Bartender

The Riverfront Hotel • New Orleans, LA

12d

About The Position

The Bartender is responsible for setting up the bar and mixing drinks for guests and servers. The role maintains the service and cleanliness of the bar, provides quality guest service, supports guest satisfaction, and helps control liquor inventory. The position is at a luxury hotel in New Orleans’ Arts District and French Quarter.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
• Must be of legal age to serve alcoholic beverages under applicable local and state laws.
• Previous bartending experience is helpful.
• Ability to stand for the entire shift.
• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds occasionally and/or 20 pounds frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Flexible and long hours are sometimes required.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or related field.
• Previous bartending experience.

Responsibilities

• Be attentive, friendly, helpful, and courteous to guests, managers, and fellow employees.
• Process guest checks and handle cash, credit cards, and room charges according to standards.
• Perform opening and closing side work to ensure prompt and efficient service.
• Prepare beverages and cocktails according to standards for mixing, portion control, and presentation.
• Serve food and beverages in a warm, friendly, courteous, and professional manner.
• Keep lounge areas clean and tidy.
• Be familiar with the computer system.
• Perform cashiering functions, including closing checks and serving guests.
• Follow state liquor laws and prescribed procedures for serving alcohol responsibly; report issues involving intoxicated guests to management when necessary.
• Assist in maintaining beverage costs.
• Complete beverage requisitions as needed to maintain par levels using the bottle-for-bottle method.
• Stock and clean glassware.
• Check that soda tanks are full and properly secured to the bar.
• Prepare garnishes.
• Assist with cleaning tables and lounge areas as needed.
• Ensure overall guest satisfaction.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave in accordance with applicable law
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Educational opportunities and tuition reimbursement
• Paid jury duty leave, personal leave, medical leave, and military leave in accordance with applicable law
• Location-specific paid holiday, vacation, and sick-leave benefits for employees based in Washington, Colorado, and California

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED