Bartender Apprentice, Nobu (Caesars New Orleans)

Caesars Entertainment•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

The Bartender Apprentice at Nobu is responsible for maintaining a high standard of customer service while assisting the Bartender with beverage orders and ensuring bar(s) are stocked and cleaned. Success at Nobu Restaurant is defined by traits like a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, meticulous attention to detail, and a demonstrated history of anticipatory service. Previous experience of at least one year in a high-volume, fine dining establishment is preferred.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
A minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Bartender in a high-volume nightclub or high-volume restaurant required.
Knowledge of drink recipes and preparation.
Remaining calm in a hectic, fast-paced atmosphere.
Strong customer service skills, with the ability to engage with guests in a warm and welcoming manner.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the demands of the hospitality industry.
Demonstrating a high level of organization, attention-to-detail and a sense-of-urgency.
Displaying a positive and outwardly friendly attitude toward guests.
Must be neat and clean in appearance and physically fit to perform the duties required.
Ability to move throughout the outlet (standing, walking, kneeling, bending) for extended periods of time.
Ability to make repeating movements of the arms, hands, and wrists.
Ability to express or exchange ideas verbally and perceive sound by ear.
Manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and ability to work with hand above shoulders.
Ability to occasionally, regularly, frequently move objects (lift, push, pull, balance, carry) up to 100 pounds.
Ability to turn or twist body parts in a circular motion.
Ability to tolerate exposure to heat, cold, chemicals, and loud/noisy environment.

Responsibilities

Prepares and pours drinks for bartender and servers upon request.
Stocks assigned bar with product and supplies throughout the shift; maintaining proper product pars - through bar pulls & inventories.
Stocks drink related items such as liquor, beer, wine and glassware throughout the shift.
Ensures that ice bins, soda tanks, and beer kegs are filled at all times.
Cleans bar area, including bar tops, sinks, glasses, refrigerators, coolers and other bar appliances in accordance with established policies as well as the Louisiana Health Standards
Ensures bar is set-up properly including all soda gun products, fruit garnishes, and mixes meets service standards.
Properly sanitizes equipment, utensils, and glassware.
Performs opening, closing & side duties - setting up/breaking down the bar, cleaning glass/countertops, sweeping the floor; empties and cleans all trash containers on a regular basis.
Responsible for collecting and disposing of all bottles, caps, corks and boxes.
Acknowledges and greets customers who approach the bar
Completes special assignments as requested.