About Us
The Goodmark is an upscale, contemporary restaurant designed to be the culinary heart of upper Westchester. With a deep appreciation for the local community and a vision for excellence, The Goodmark will offer an inviting, yet refined dining experience that emphasizes seasonality, quality, and community connection. This is more than a restaurant—it’s a destination where locals gather and tastes evolve.
The Experience
At its core, The Goodmark offers elevated cuisine with a familiar, local charm meeting the highest culinary and service standards. The menu will spotlight locally sourced produce, responsibly raised meats, and regionally crafted spirits, wines, and beers. From expertly grilled choice steaks and creative burgers to fresh seafood and handcrafted cocktails, every item will reflect both culinary expertise and community pride. As an employee of The Goodmark, you will help create a meaningful and accepting atmosphere that the customer will yearn to revisit.
This is a great opportunity to participate in the launch of an exciting new concept and to showcase your entrepreneurial spirit while be build out the restaurant and plan the launch. We anticipate opening in November 2025 with a start date for key employees on Tuesday October 14th, 2025
Position Overview
The Head Bartender & Front of House Manager is a dual role responsible for overseeing bar operations, developing a creative beverage program, and managing front-of-house (FOH) staff to deliver outstanding guest service. This individual will be both a hands-on bartender and a service leader, balancing creativity, operational efficiency, and hospitality excellence.
The Goodmark is looking for creative teammates eager to propel themselves as a strong leader and forward thinker.
Key Responsibilities

Beverage Program & Bar Management

• Develop and maintain cocktail, wine, beer, and spirits menus aligned with the restaurant’s concept.
• Create seasonal cocktails and implement consistent recipes and standards.
• Manage bar inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships while controlling costs.
• Train bar staff on mixology, service techniques, and product knowledge.
• Ensure bar cleanliness, organization, and compliance with NYC Health and SLA regulations.

Front of House Leadership

• Oversee daily FOH operations, including dining room setup, service flow, and closing procedures. Create and manage schedules for bartenders, waiters, and support staff.
• Lead, train, and motivate FOH staff (bartenders, servers, hosts, support staff) to deliver attentive and professional service.
• Collaborate with the Head Chef & Kitchen Manager to coordinate service and maintain guest satisfaction.
• Resolve guest concerns with professionalism, diplomacy, and a hospitality-first approach.
• Uphold brand standards for service, ambiance, and guest experience.

Operational & Administrative Duties

• Manage FOH scheduling, payroll input, and shift coverage.
• Monitor labor costs, bar profitability, and FOH performance metrics.
• Conduct staff meetings, tastings, and pre-shift lineups.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and alcohol service regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years bartending experience, including 2+ years in a leadership or head bartender role.
• Strong background in cocktail creation, wine knowledge, and spirits expertise.
• Previous experience managing FOH staff in a fine dining or casual fine dining setting.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Current Food Protection Certificate or similar required (accredited by the Westchester County DOH) and valid Alcohol Training Awareness Program (ATAP) certification preferred.

Provide TWO recent references and your salary requirements, along with your resume.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunities for professional growth and creative input.
• Supportive and collaborative ownership team.
• A chance to shape the culinary identity of a standout New York dining destination.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $61,000.00 per year
Work Location: In perso

• Manage FOH scheduling, payroll input, and shift coverage.
• Monitor labor costs, bar profitability, and FOH performance metrics.
• Conduct staff meetings, tastings, and pre-shift lineups.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and alcohol service regulations