Festivál Café Full-Time Bartender/Barista (Days) - $25-$35Pr Hr

FESTIVÁL Café, a cocktail-forward café and restaurant on the Upper East Side, is hiring a full-time Bartender/Waiter/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. 35 hours/week)

Compensation: Tipped minimum wage + tips + event pay

Expected Earnings: ~$25–$35/hour all-in

Tip Pool: Small team (typically 2 people)

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

Ability to work independently and manage a shift with minimal supervision

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.

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