Part-Time Afternoon & Evening Café Server — Thai Aperitivo & Wine (West Villa

• Part-Time Afternoon & Evening Café Server — Thai Aperitivo & Wine (West Village)

Sunrisét Café & Víno is NYC's first Thai Aperitivo Café, located at 112 Greenwich Avenue in the West Village. We serve specialty espresso, natural wines, and Thai-inspired bites including our signature edible insect program. We are hiring afternoon and evening team members to own the wine and aperitivo experience.

• This is a hospitality-forward role for someone who loves natural wine, evening dining culture, and connecting with guests in a warm, distinctive environment.

The Role

• You'll run the floor and bar during our afternoon and evening service, guide guests through our natural wine list and Thai aperitivo menu, and be the face of Sunrisét after noon. You'll build relationships with regulars, represent our edible insect program with confidence, and help create the kind of evening experience guests talk about.

Available Shifts

• Thursday: 2:45pm – 11:00pm
• Friday: 2:45pm – 11:00pm
• Saturday: 3:15pm – 11:00pm
• Sunday: 3:15pm – 9:00pm

PAY

• $16/hour during 3-week training period
• $17/hour after training + tips
• Higher base rate available for experienced candidates
• ⚠️ IMPORTANT — EDIBLE INSECT MENU

Our menu features real edible insects — crickets, silkworm, and others — served as part of our Thai aperitivo experience. This is a core and celebrated part of what we do.

You MUST be comfortable with

• Talking about insects on the menu with confidence and curiosity
• Guiding guests through our bug program with enthusiasm
• Turning nervous or curious guests into excited ones
• If insects make you uncomfortable, this role isn't the right fit — we respect that, but we need a teammate who can represent this part of our menu proudly.

What You'Ll Do

• Welcome and seat guests, manage the floor during evening service
• Guide guests through our natural wine and Thai aperitivo menu
• Serve wine, cocktails, Thai-inspired bites, and edible insect dishes
• Handle POS transactions (Otter)
• Keep the space clean, organized, and beautiful through service
• Support closing duties and hand off the space cleanly at end of shift

Who We'Re Looking For

• At least 1 year of hospitality or service experience preferred
• Warm, confident, and natural with guests
• Interest in natural wine, Thai culture, or wellness is a big plus
• Comfortable serving and explaining edible insects to guests
• Reliable and calm under an evening rush
• NYC Food Handler card a plus (we'll help you get one)

Why Work With Us

• Be part of NYC's most distinctive café and wine concept
• Small team where your presence and hospitality genuinely matter
• Women-owned, calm, supportive work environment
• Opportunity to grow as the café and brand expand

How To Apply

Reply to this ad with

A brief introduction about yourself

• Your hospitality experience and any wine knowledge
• Which shifts you are available for (Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)

Would you be comfortable serving and explaining edible insects to guests?

Personality, warmth, and reliability matter most. Principals only. Recruiters please do not contact.

• Sunrisét Café & Víno
• 112 Greenwich Avenue, West Village