Bartender

La Quinta New Orleans Downtown•New Orleans, LA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The bartender will be responsible for preparing and serving alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, processing guest payments, maintaining a clean and organized bar area, monitoring inventory, and providing friendly and professional guest service. The bartender must follow all company policies and local alcohol-service regulations.

Requirements

Previous bartending, restaurant, or food and beverage experience is preferred.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Knowledge of basic drink preparation, beverage service, and responsible alcohol-service practices.
Ability to prepare and serve the property’s limited food menu according to established recipes and food-safety standards.
Current food handler certification or the ability to obtain certification within the required timeframe.
Responsible alcohol-service certification, such as Louisiana Responsible Vendor certification, or the ability to obtain it.
Ability to accurately operate a POS system and process credit and debit card transactions in a cashless environment.
Strong guest-service and communication skills.
Ability to remain professional and organized in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to stand for extended periods and lift, carry, or move supplies weighing up to 30 pounds.
Must be dependable, punctual, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Must be available to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events as business needs require.
Ability to follow hotel policies, sanitation requirements, safety procedures, and local alcohol-service regulations.
High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

Greet guests and provide friendly, professional, and attentive service.
Prepare and serve alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages according to recipes and company standards.
Prepare and serve the property’s available food items in accordance with established recipes, portion standards, and food-safety requirements.
Enter all beverage and food orders accurately into the POS system.
Process credit and debit card payments, as the property is cashless.
Verify guest identification and comply with all alcohol-service laws, company policies, and responsible beverage-service requirements.
Monitor guest alcohol consumption and refuse service when necessary.
Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary bar and food-preparation area.
Follow proper food-handling, sanitation, and temperature-control procedures.
Restock liquor, beer, wine, mixers, garnishes, food items, glassware, and other supplies.
Monitor inventory levels and notify management when products or supplies are running low.
Complete opening and closing duties, including setting up, cleaning, restocking, and securing the bar area.
Clean glassware, utensils, equipment, counters, and food-preparation surfaces.
Respond to guest questions and concerns in a professional and timely manner.
Work closely with other hotel departments and assist during busy periods, special events, and high-occupancy dates.
Follow all hotel safety, sanitation, security, and cashless payment procedures.