Bartender

Seed Library NYC is a neighborhood cocktail bar rooted in curiosity, creativity, and genuine hospitality. As part of the Mr Lyan family, we explore familiar ingredients in unexpected ways, drawing inspiration from the seasons, our community, and the stories behind what we serve. We believe that great hospitality begins with care—for our guests, our craft, and one another—and that creativity flourishes through collaboration, generosity, and a constant desire to learn. Our bar is a place where thoughtful drinks meet warm, intuitive service, and every team member is encouraged to share ideas, challenge convention, and grow. If you're passionate about hospitality, eager to develop your craft, and excited to contribute to an evolving cocktail program, you'll feel right at home at Seed Library.

Bartenders at Seed Library are more than drink-makers—they’re hosts, storytellers, and stewards of the guest experience. We’re looking for individuals who bring poise, precision, and personality to every pour.

What You’ll Do

As a Bartender, you’ll be expected to uphold the Mr. Lyan and Renwick Hospitality’s standards of excellence while contributing your unique self to the team. Responsibilities include:

• Master Program, strive for exceptional quality in every build with attention to detail, balance, and presentation—including table-side service where applicable. Superb guest experiences begin with consistency in execution.
• Support bar prep and mise en place, ensuring syrups, garnishes, and ingredients are stocked and ready.
• Monitor inventory actively, communicating stock levels and low counts clearly to help control waste and avoid outages. Understanding of goals includes knowing what’s on hand and what’s missing.
• Learn and execute service standards, both current and evolving through opening. Being better than yesterday means embracing growth and refinement.
• Understand and sell the full menu, including food, cocktails, wine, and beer, with confidence and care. Superb guest experiences begin with knowledge and enthusiasm.
• Engage guests with warmth and confidence, creating golden moments through storytelling, pairing suggestions, and genuine hospitality.
• Maintain a clean, organized bar, showing up on time and ready to contribute. Consistency in execution is a daily commitment.
• Collaborate with team members and managers, prioritizing team success and seamless service. Team prioritization means no one works in isolation.
• Stay curious and adaptable, embracing new techniques, seasonal changes, and evolving standards. Contribute your unique self to a culture of growth and creativity.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum availability of 4 days per week, including weekends and holidays
• Completion of standards training
• A strong foundation in classic cocktails and bar technique
• A willingness to learn, grow, and be part of a special team
• An openess to supporting all roles. Bartenders at Lyan Bars not only bartend but also split their time in service on the floor.

What We Offer

• Competitive benefits: health, dental, vision, 401k, and life support systems
• Dining discounts at sister properties
• Real opportunity for growth—many of our leaders began in hourly roles
• A team culture rooted in respect, creativity, and shared success

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