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BARTENDER — NIGHTLIFE (2 Openings) — Part-Time

Job Title: Bartender – Nightlife (Part-Time)
Location: 325 S Clinton St, Syracuse, NY 13202
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $11.00 per hour + tips

About the Role

Erma's Bistro in downtown Syracuse is hiring two part-time Nightlife Bartenders. These are late-night, high-volume shifts — Thursday through Saturday, running past close. You own the bar itself: setup, stock, cleanliness, and the quality of every drink that leaves it.

We're looking for bartenders who know their craft, keep pace under pressure, and can hold a busy bar together on a packed Saturday night.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and serve cocktails, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages to recipe and standard at high volume
• Maintain the bar top to bottom: opening setup, restocking, product rotation, ice, garnishes, glassware, and closing duties
• Track inventory levels and flag needs before you run out
• Provide full service to bar guests — greet, take orders, run tabs, and close checks
• Keep the bar clean, organized, and compliant with health and safety standards throughout service
• Handle cash and card transactions accurately in a fast-moving environment
• Verify IDs and serve alcohol responsibly; recognize and manage over-service situations
• Work alongside security and floor staff to keep the room safe and running smoothly
• Complete full breakdown, restock, and clean-down at end of night

What We're Looking For

• Prior experience maintaining and running a bar (stock, prep, inventory, cleanliness)
• Mixology experience — solid knowledge of classic cocktails, technique, and build order
• Service experience: bartenders who have also worked the floor or handled full guest service at the bar
• Proven ability to handle high-volume, late-night crowds
• Reliable and punctual — these shifts depend on a full bar team showing up
• Must be at least 18 years of age to serve alcohol in New York State
• Able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 lbs

Schedule

Part-time:

• Thursday: 8:00 PM – 1:30 AM
• Friday: 9:00 PM – 3:00 AM
• Saturday: 9:00 PM – 3:00 AM

Availability for all three late-night shifts is required.

Compensation

$11.00 per hour plus tips.

How to Apply

Apply directly through this posting. Qualified candidates will be contacted to schedule an interview.

Erma's Bistro is an equal opportunity employer.

Hiring for Erma's Bistro at 325 S Clinton St, Syracuse, NY 13202.