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FESTIVÁL Café (UES) Hiring Full-Time Bartender/Barista (Daytime) – $25–$35/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.

Position Details:

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 10:00am–5:00pm (approx. 40 hours/week)
• Compensation: Tipped minimum wage + tips + event pay
• Expected Earnings: ~$25–$35/hour all-in
• Tip Pool: Small team (typically solo or 1 other person)

You Must Be Available for ALL Shifts:

• Monday: 10am–5pm
• Tuesday: 10am–5pm
• Wednesday: 10am–5pm
• Thursday: 10am–5pm
• Friday: 10am–5pm

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

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