Job Description

Maxwell Social Club Tribeca: Lead Bartender

Maxwell Social is a private members club in Tribeca designed to feel like a home, not a nightclub. Our 8,000 square foot space has three main rooms, two kitchens, and a warm, curated atmosphere built around a small, intentional membership community. We host private events and member gatherings throughout the week, with consistent programming Wednesday through Sunday.

We are not a high volume bar. We are a place where every drink matters, where the cocktail program is part of the identity of the club, and where the person behind the bar is as important as the person in the room.

The Role

We are looking for a talented, creative bartender to lead our cocktail program. This is a hands on role: you will be behind the bar making drinks most nights, but you will also have full creative ownership of what those drinks are. You will design our seasonal cocktail menus, develop signature drinks for events, and shape the drinking experience at Maxwell from the ground up.

This is not a management position. You will not be managing staff, handling ordering or vendor relationships, or running operations. What you will have is something rarer: a blank canvas. If you have been bartending at a great spot and want to build something that is yours, this is the opportunity.

What You Will Do

• Design and execute Maxwell Social's cocktail program, including seasonal menu development and signature drinks for our events
• Bartend evenings Wednesday through Sunday on a 40 hour schedule, with heavier volume on Friday and Saturday
• Craft exceptional drinks with precision and creativity. We care about technique (infusions, clarifications, fat-washing, house-made syrups) and we also know when a perfectly made classic is the right call
• Work with the rest of our bartending team to ensure quality stays consistent across every shift
• Create custom cocktails for event themes, member preferences, and seasonal ingredients
• Maintain a clean, organized, well-stocked bar and keep all equipment in good working order
• Engage with members warmly and authentically. This is a private club; relationships matter. You are part of the experience, not just behind it
• Process transactions accurately through our Toast POS system. We do not accept cash
• Collaborate with the events and operations team on programming, themed nights, and special occasions

Who You Are

We are looking for someone coming from a top tier NYC cocktail program. Think the calibre of The Polo Bar, Sip & Guzzle, Schmuck, Double Chicken Please, or Attaboy. We want to see where you have worked and what you have made there.

• Strong technical knowledge of cocktail preparation, spirits, and flavor profiles, and a real interest in what is happening in the industry right now
• Creative and opinionated about drinks. You have a vision for a program, not just the ability to follow recipes
• Personable, warm, and comfortable in an intimate setting where you will know members by name
• Composed under volume during events without sacrificing quality

Compensation

Salary: $80,000 to $120,000, commensurate with experience and the strength of your portfolio. Creative ownership of the cocktail program at a growing private members club. Opportunities for growth as the club expands.

How to Apply

Submit your resume and a brief cover letter. In your cover letter, tell us about a drink you created that you are proud of and why. We want to understand how you think about cocktails, not just that you can make them.

Maxwell Social Club Tribeca Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

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