Bartender Job at Festival Cafe, New York, NY

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  • Festival Cafe
  • New York, NY

Job Description

FESTIVÁL Café (UES) Hiring Part-Time Bartender/Barista (WEEKEND) – $35-$45/hr w/ Tips

FESTIVÁL Café, a cocktail-forward café and restaurant on the Upper East Side, is hiring a full-time Bartender/Barista to lead our daytime service. 

This is a high-responsibility, high-upside role for someone who can handle both coffee + craft cocktails while owning the bar during slower dayparts and building relationships with regulars. Must have solid waitering, bartending and barista skills. Must have fine dining experience.

Position Details:

  • Schedule: Saturday 10am-12 and Sunday 10am-12pm (approx. 24 hours/week)
  • Compensation: Tipped minimum wage + tips + event pay
  • Expected Earnings: ~$35–$45/hour all-in
  • Tip Pool: Small team no support staff

You Must Be Available for ALL Shifts:

  • Saturday: 10am-12am
  • Sunday: 10am-12am

Only applicants who can commit to the full schedule will be considered.

What We’re Looking For:

  • 5+ years NYC hospitality experience (required)
  • Fine dining experience (required)
  • Strong background in craft cocktails + bar service
  • Experience with espresso + coffee programs (or desire to take ownership and grow one)
  • Ability to work independently and manage a shift with minimal supervision. Solo rockstar!
  • Comfortable working in a 2-person team environment
  • Must be able to handle volume and stay composed “in the weeds”
  • Strong hospitality instincts — great with regulars and neighborhood clientele
  • Fluent English required; Spanish strongly preferred

Who You Are:

  • Punctual, reliable, and detail-oriented
  • Takes ownership of your station and performance
  • Genuinely passionate about coffee, cocktails, and hospitality
  • Looking for a stable, long-term role with growth potential

About FESTIVÁL:
We are a cocktail-driven café and neighborhood restaurant focused on quality ingredients, strong hospitality, and creating a fun, high-energy environment on the Upper East Side.

To Apply:
Please reply with:

  • Resume
  • A brief introduction
  • Your favorite cocktail

Job Tags

Minimum wage, Full time, Part time, All shifts, Shift work, Weekend work

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