The “How Does a Club Doorman Work?” Edition
To manage the rope line, guest list, and celebrity clientele at a New York venue, it helps to be something of a socialite—and to know when to call security.
Photo illustration by Juliana Jiménez. Photo courtesy J. Bobé Photography.
Listen to this episode of Working with guest Aleksey Kernes:
Aleksey Kernes is the guy to know if you’re trying to skip the line outside a New York City hotspot. The front of house manager at Hotel Chantelle, a nightclub on the Lower East Side, talks nightlife, table service, and how being a doorman is a lot like being a lifeguard. (It may not surprise you that he is also the founder of Hooch App, a cocktail membership program.)
In a Slate Plus extra, Kernes gives advice on how to get a bartender’s attention should you find yourself in a crowded bar. If you’re not a member, enjoy bonus segments and interview transcripts from Working, plus other great podcast exclusives. Start your two-week free trial at slate.com/workingplus.
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