Sweetbitter

22-year-old Tess moves to New York City for a blank slate, without friends or a specific ambition. After an intense interview at one of the city’s best restaurants, she’s invited to train to be a back-waiter. On her first day, she attempts to keep up with this fast-paced world of serving while observing the complicated dynamics among her new coworkers.

Tess discovers after-hours shift drinks for staff, where she becomes enthralled with Simone. When Sasha recruits her to find his missing wife, Tess finds out where everyone goes after work.

Tess struggles with the three-plate carry, which leads to a romantic encounter. After meeting restaurant alumna Serena, Simone advises the impressed Tess not to believe everything she sees.

Tess goes exploring on her day off and has an unsettling chance meeting. Tess visits Simone at home, but her abrupt exit from Simone’s place leaves Tess feeling lonelier than ever.

Following a chaotic, stressful night at the restaurant, Tess and Sasha embark on a drug-fueled night of dancing and adventure to unwind…but the night takes an unexpected and dangerous turn.

Tess faces final exam day at the restaurant, but the day’s events are fraught with revelations about coworkers, an injury to herself, and a mistake that may ruin her chances of being hired.