Bartender

New Orleans, LA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $9.50 - $17.75

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

flexible schedule

Employee assistance program

Job Description

Our establishment is a vibrant hospitality venue known for delivering exceptional event, dining, and entertainment experiences that align perfectly with our brand promise. We take pride in creating memorable moments for our guests by combining outstanding service, a welcoming atmosphere, and top-notch food and beverage offerings. As a key player in the hospitality industry, we cater to a diverse clientele, offering a bustling environment that brings together those seeking relaxation, celebration, and social interaction. Our focus on quality, attention to detail, and commitment to guest satisfaction make us a standout destination for anyone looking to enjoy a superior hospitality experience.

We are currently seeking a passionate, skilled, and personable Bartender to join our dynamic team. This role is integral to our mission of exceeding guest expectations by providing friendly, efficient, and attentive service. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about the craft of bartending and the art of hospitality, thriving in a fast-paced environment where excellent communication and multitasking skills are paramount. You will be responsible for preparing the bar for service, engaging warmly with guests, suggesting and preparing cocktails, and ensuring every guest feels welcomed, comfortable, and valued throughout their visit. This role demands a keen eye for detail, a thorough knowledge of beverage menus, and the ability to maintain a clean, organized, and safe bar area. Previous experience in busy bar, restaurant, or entertainment settings will equip the candidate to handle the varied and rewarding challenges this position offers. Beyond mixing drinks, the role encompasses food service support, team collaboration, and adherence to all sanitation, safety, and alcohol beverage control standards. Your contribution will elevate our guests' overall dining and entertainment experience, reinforcing our brand’s reputation for excellence.

Job Requirements

Previous bartending experience required
Excellent oral communication skills required
Positive interpersonal skills required
Must speak English fluently and be able to write in basic English
Necessary Alcohol and/or Food Handlers Card Certification
Good telephone speaking and listening ability

Job Qualifications

Previous bartending experience required
Excellent oral communication skills required
Positive interpersonal skills required
Must speak English fluently and be able to write in basic English
Necessary Alcohol and/or Food Handlers Card Certification
Good telephone speaking and listening ability

Job Duties

Prepare bar for service by setting decorations, glasses, placemats, menus, condiments, candles, napkins, service plates and utensils as necessary
Protect establishment and patrons by adhering to sanitation, safety and alcohol beverage control policies
Help patrons select food and beverages by presenting menu, offering cocktails, suggesting courses, explaining the chef's specialties, identifying appropriate wines, answering food and beverage preparation questions
Stay updated on current menu choices, specialties and menu deviations, knowing if the bar or kitchen staff is running out of any items
Transmit orders to kitchen by recording patrons' choices, identifying patrons' special dietary needs and special requests and properly and effectively communicating them
Serve orders by picking up and delivering patrons' choices, deliver accompaniments and condiments from service bars prior to food or beverage presentation
Respond to additional patron requirements by inquiring of needs, observing dining process
Maintain bar and table setting by removing courses as completed, replenishing utensils, refilling water glasses, being alert to patron spills or other special needs
Properly open and pour wine at the bar and tableside
Conclude dining experience by acknowledging guest choice, inviting patrons to return
Obtain revenues by totaling charges, issuing bill, accepting payment, delivering bill and payment to host, returning change or credit card and signature slip to patrons
Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Provide welcoming greeting and following Guest ordering procedures
Perform basic cleaning tasks as needed or directed by supervisor
Fill in for absent staff as needed
Assist with special events as needed
Adhere to grooming and appearance standards consistently
Promptly address customer service issues and refer customers to management when necessary