Bartender at Kabawa

Position Bartender
Posted 14 Feb 2026
Expired 16 Mar 2026
Company Kabawa
Location New York | US
Job Type Full Time

Job Description:

Latest job information from Kabawa for the position of Bartender. If the Bartender vacancy in New York matches your qualifications, please submit your latest application or CV directly through the updated Jobkos job portal.

Please note that applying for a job may not always be easy, as new candidates must meet certain qualifications and requirements set by the company. We hope the career opportunity at Kabawa for the position of Bartender below matches your qualifications.

Momofuku

Momofuku was founded by chef David Chang in 2004 with the opening of Momofuku Noodle Bar in New York City. Credited with “the rise of contemporary Asian-American cuisine” by the New York Times and named the “most important restaurant in America” by Bon Appétit magazine, Momofuku has restaurants in the New York, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas as well as Momofuku Goods, a line of restaurant-grade products for home cooks.

About Kabawa

Kabawa and Bar Kabawa are the forthcoming projects from Chef Paul Carmichael and Momofuku. They are dedicated to celebrating Caribbean culture in the East Village and reflect Chef Paul’s culinary journey.

The Kabawa Bartender embodies a warm sense of hospitality and our core values to our guests. Bartenders construct and serve alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages while guiding guests through the Momofuku experience. Momofuku bartenders provide service that is knowledgeable, approachable, efficient, and energetic while upholding company standards.

Compensation Band: $16.50 per hour plus applicable tips

Why Momofuku?

At Momofuku, we value our team members and make it a priority to offer competitive compensation packages that encourage longevity with the company and long-term growth. We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including vision/dental/medical, 401k, paid time off, flexible spending account, employee assistance program, and dining discounts, plus more after required wait periods. We encourage our team members to grow and learn, and offer many opportunities for personal and career development.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and guide guest’s complete restaurant and bar experience
  • Construct and serve all alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages for bar guests and table service
  • Provide knowledgeable, approachable, efficient, and energetic service at all times
  • Maintain full menu knowledge for both food and beverage items, including all allergen information
  • Maintain all approved beverage recipes to the provided specifications
  • Adhere to all company service standards and protocols
  • Utilize the POS system correctly for order entry and payment processing
  • Stock and prepare bar related items
  • Maintain professional and warm guest communications
  • Recognize key people in the industry, VIP guests and contacts related to the company and follow company protocol related to their visit
  • Communicate respectfully and clearly with service team and management
  • Engage management for any escalated guest situations
  • Adhere to Momofuku's Cleaning and sanitation SOPs
  • Additional service and/or operational tasks as determined by manager
  • Adhere to grooming and dress code standards
  • Assist teammates to anticipate all other FOH needs

      Required Qualifications

      • Minimum one year of restaurant experience in a beverage-focused role
      • A positive and enthusiastic attitude, as well as a desire to learn, grow, and develop new skills
      • Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
      • Ability to remain calm under pressure and resolve guest conflict
      • Willing to accept guidance in a positive manner and implement the direction in a way that is productive for both you and the team
      • Able to work in a standing/walking position for long periods of time
      • Ability to demonstrate quick thinking and adaptability in a constantly changing environment

        Preferred Qualifications

        • 2+ years of experience as a Head Bartender, Bartender, or related role in a restaurant with a comparable service style and/or cuisine
        • Ability to train new Bartenders in all aspects and responsibilities of the role
        • A proven track record of dependability and a continuous focus on learning and development

        Physical Demands

        • The physical demands for this position are seeing, hearing, speaking, reaching, frequently lifting up to 25 pounds, occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, sitting, standing, for 4 to 8 hours, bending, and moving intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations. The duties of this position may change from time to time. Momofuku reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of Momofuku or its managers. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive.

        Momofuku is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, ancestry, national origin, alienage or citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other protected status.

        More detail about Kabawa part of Momofuku Restaurants, please visit

        Job Info:

        • Company: Kabawa
        • Position: Bartender
        • Work Location: New York
        • Country: US

        How to Submit an Application:

        After reading and understanding the criteria and minimum qualification requirements explained in the job information Bartender at the office New York above, immediately complete the job application files such as a job application letter, CV, photocopy of diploma, transcript, and other supplements as explained above. Submit via the Next Page link below.

        THIS JOB POSTING HAS EXPIRED (Over 30 days ago).
        Please search for the latest job opportunities on our Homepage.

        Similar Job Vacancies