FOH - Head Bartender

SA Hospitality Group is Italian at heart, the vision of Gherardo Guarducci and Dimitri Pauli who have translated old-world sensibilities to appeal to modern-day New York City clientele. Since 2003, SA Hospitality Group has expanded to a selective group of iconic New York neighborhoods with its three brands: Sant Ambroeus, Casa Lever, Felice with 24 restaurant locations in Manhattan, Southampton, NY, East Hampton, NY, Aspen, CO, Milan, Italy, and Palm Beach, FL.

Position Purpose: this person is responsible for overseeing and maintaining the bar.  

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:   

• Partner with the Director of Cocktail Programming to carry out and execute a cocktail program that reflects fine dining standards — classic cocktails with precision and seasonal creations with elegance. 

• Collaborate actively in the creative process of menu updates and cocktail development. 

• Support Management in leading beverage operations and service of the bar. 

• Maintain bar organization, mise-en-place, beverage par levels, and cleanliness. 

• Lead and inspire a team of bartenders and barbacks, ensuring efficiency and refinement. 

• Deliver polished guest service at the bar, anticipating needs and engaging with discretion. 

• Conduct tastings, pre-shift trainings, and skill-development sessions for the team. 

• Support FOH management, sommelier, and culinary teams to create harmonized pairings and seasonal experiences. 

• Provide tailored beverage experiences for private events and VIP guests. 

Minimal Essential Requirements:  

• Proven experience as a Head Bartender or Lead Mixologist in a fine dining or luxury hospitality environment. 

• Mastery of classic cocktail techniques, premium spirits, and luxury bar standards. 

• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to mentor a team. 

• Knowledge of wine, vermouths, and amari is an advantage. 

• Impeccable grooming, professionalism, and attention to detail. 

• Passion for creating memorable guest experiences through hospitality. 

• The ability to work late nights, weekends, and holidays. 

• Adherence to cleanliness, safety, and sanitation standards. 

• Ability to communicate effectively in English and interact with team members and guests. 

• Time management and multitasking skills required to manage high-volume production. 

• Discipline to follow set standards. 

• Must hold or be able to provide the New York City Department of Health (DOH) Food Protection Permit within the first days of employment. 

• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. 

ADA: SA Hospitality Group will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.  

This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.