What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bar Team--Shanghai Speakeasy position at New Land Enterprises?
New Land Hospitality
Bar Team
New Land Hospitality Team Members are the ambassadors to each of the brands we represent by providing an exceptional experience for guests through excellent customer service and teamwork. NLH businesses include Shanghai, a speakeasy accessible only through Black Cat Alley; Canopy Bar, a private bar located on the 25th floor of the Ascent apartment building; and more growth coming in 2026. In 2025, we celebrated Shanghai Speakeasy winning 'Best Speakeasy in the Country' from USA Today's Reader's Choice Awards.
Current Opening
We are currently looking for an experienced bartender who is interested in craft cocktails and providing a one-of-a-kind guest experience through excellent customer service, drink knowledge, and best practices. The ideal candidate has evening availability Weds-Sun.
Core Skills and Qualifications
Required
- One or more years of bartending experience
- Available to work nights and weekends
- Must maintain a valid bartender’s license for duration of employment
- Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with both colleagues and guests through excellent communication, customer service skills, and teamwork
- Ability to multitask and adapt to a fast-paced environment
Job Duties, including but not limited to:
- Stocking the bar before and after each shift with all required ingredients and supplies, including following recipes for batches, syrups, cutting garnishes, juices, etc
- Prepping recipes for batching during non-peak hours
- Consistently preparing all menu items according to their instructions; including craft cocktails, classic cocktails, beer, wine, and N/A options
- Putting orders away as they are delivered
- Preparing light snacks from the bar menu
- Greeting all customers and providing excellent customer service to all guests
- Maintaining a clean and tidy space
- Completing assigned opening/closing duties and side-work throughout shift
- Ringing in all orders through the POS system, processing payment, and cash handling
- Ability to work as a team in different roles throughout the night, depending on business needs, which may include cocktail serving, bar-backing, or bartending
General Notes
- This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; additional details will be specified by the supervisor. The employee will also perform other reasonable business duties as assigned by the supervisor.
- This is a part-time/tipped position.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Must be able to use a telephone and POS system, stand for long periods of time, and lift up to 50 lbs.
Benefits
- Part-time: employee discounts on housing, limited access to New Land property amenities, opportunities for growth
- Full-time: partial health insurance reimbursement, 401K matching, employee discounts on housing, limited access to New Land property amenities, opportunities for growth