Bartender | NeueHouse Los Angeles

NeueHouse is a work and social club where creatives and though-leaders gather and connect. Our community of members align in their ambition to live a creative life, supported by an elevated experience bringing work and social together through iconic buildings, timeless design, thought-provoking cultural programming and gracious hospitality. NeueHouse: Home of the New.

Our Properties

NeueHouse currently operates across three different, but equally iconic properties in New York City and Los Angeles:

• Our Madison Square (MSQ) House is situated in New York’s iconic Flatiron District, was previously home for Tepper Galleries, a well-known Manhattan auction house for international artists and collectors in the 1930s – and neighbors the 69th Regiment Armory where the first International Exhibition of Modern Art was held.
• Our Hollywood House (HWD), which sits on Sunset Boulevard, is one of LA’s most celebrated buildings and occupies the original CBS Studio (the world’s first structure built intentionally for broadcast). Here genre- defining artists from Orson Wells and Lucille Ball, to Janis Joplin, the Beach Boys, and Bob Dylan built their legacy.
• Our Venice Beach House (VB) was once the creative home to some of the most influential creative luminaries in art and entertainment including Hal Ashby, Oliver Stone, and David Hockney, NeueHouse Venice Beach is a new work, social, and cultural hub for the Venice creative community. 

The Role

The ideal candidate is skilled and creative, able to call to action their vast knowledge to present options and guide all those who enter our doors. They are humble and quick to listen. While they are avid entertainers, they keep a constant eye on the bar and the needs of all around them. Building rounds of cocktails comes as second nature to them. They are fantastic multitaskers whose constant workflow of friendly greetings, drink making, resetting, wiping, and polishing provides a seamless experience for our guests. They are polite and patient with other service staff while being highly communicative and direct with their needs. No request is beneath them--they operate as part of an enthusiastic team whose sole purpose is to inspire guests to be they’re most charming, delightful selves.  

The ideal person will work to offer professional food, drink, and coffee service in a timely manner, while understanding all aspects of the menu and cocktail culture in an exclusive Membership environment. Must understand all aspects for the creation and execution of drinks and be able to develop new cocktails in accordance with brand standards. Undertake and perform all aspects of bar maintenance in terms of opening, closing, cleaning and general procedures daily.   This role will be based out of our Hollywood house, and will also require shifts at our nearby NeueHouse location within the Los Angeles area.

Bartenders represent NeueHouse in providing hospitality, warmth, and grace with all interactions, supporting, and adding to NeueHouse’s collaborative atmosphere, and making the most of every opportunity to enhance Member and Guest experience. NeueHouse’s team is lean and operates with a mindset of “no task is too small.”  

Requirements

The Bartender role requires someone who is ready to: 

• Consistently provide thoughtful and personal service with the goal to develop a rapport with members, and guests. Ensure the Gallery Bar and floor are set and ready for service.
• Maintain the cleanliness and always restock equipment of the Gallery Bar.
• Maintain thorough working knowledge of drink menus and be able to articulate to guests in an engaged and thoughtful manner.
• Proficient use of POS for ordering and billing purposes.
• Cash handling and communication skills with management done with upmost professionalism.
• Execution of the order of service in a timely and accurate manner with the goal of creating memorable service - we want Members and Guests to remember that cocktail!
• Prepare all beverages to the standards of NeueHouse and our partners. 
• Thorough working knowledge of all beverages: coffee/tea/non-alcoholic/wines/beers/spirits. 
• Communicating with servers on orders to ensure delivery of drinks to members in a timely manner and alerting the Bar Manager when running low on a particular item. 
• Develop and coordinate the organization of various areas of the Gallery Bar and other F&B outlets on property. Competency in conversing with members, guests and potential members regarding NeueHouse and our various programs and amenities.
• Set up/ breakdown of bar needs on a daily level.   
• Work multiple bar activations on the property that hosts several events weekly.  
• Knowledge of craft and classic cocktails along with strong old world/new world wines.     

We are looking to new team members who can demonstrate they are: 

•  Must be able to lift/move up to 10lbs, frequently lift/move up to 25lbs and occasionally lift/move up to 50lbs.
• Must be 21 years of age or older and possess Food Handlers cards  
• Consistently following Food & Beverage sequence of service utilizing all proper procedures standardized by Bar Managers. 
• Excellent customer service skills and eager and positive
• Committed to incredible teamwork and balance team and individual responsibilities. 
• Impeccable customer service by responding promptly to member/guest needs, soliciting feedback to improve service, and responding to all member requests (not just F&B related)

• NeueHouse values diverse educational and training backgrounds in consideration of the role.
• At least 1 year of experience in a cocktail bar with an ice program, syrups, garnish setup, beer, & wine  

The anticipated hourly rate for this position is $25.00 per hour. NeueHouse is committed to equitable and competitive compensation and benefits packages for our team members and will consider many factors when extending offers of employment. Some of the factors we consider may include: qualifications of individual applicants against the position and business needs, years of relevant experience in role or industry, specific or unique skills, certifications or professional accreditations specific to the role, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will perform the role. The anticipated range for compensation shared here does not include any other components or benefits that may available.

Diversity & Representation: NeueHouse is committed to building and supporting inclusive and representative communities, long-term career opportunities and extends Equal Employment Opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic disposition or any other reason protected by law. 

Benefits

• Salary rate: $25.00 an hour
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Training & Development
• Free Food & Snacks