Bartender

Highgate Hotels • New Orleans, LA

11d

About The Position

The Bartender is responsible for setting up the bar and mixing drinks for guests and servers. The role maintains service and cleanliness in the bar area, supports quality service and guest satisfaction, and helps control liquor inventory. The position also includes cashiering, stocking, preparing garnishes, and following applicable liquor laws and service procedures.

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 local and state laws.
• Previous bartending experience is helpful.
• Ability to stand for the entire shift.
• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force 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

• Experience in a hotel or related field.
• Previous bartending experience.

Responsibilities

• Remain attentive, friendly, helpful, and courteous to guests, managers, and fellow employees.
• Process guest checks, collect cash, and process credit cards and room charges according to standards.
• Perform opening and closing side work to help ensure prompt and efficient service.
• Prepare beverages and cocktails according to standards for mixing, portion control, and presentation.
• Serve food and beverage requirements in a warm, friendly, courteous, and professional manner.
• Keep lounge areas clean and tidy, and assist with cleaning tables and lounge areas as needed.
• Be familiar with the computer system and carry out cashiering functions, including closing checks and servicing guests.
• Follow all state liquor laws and prescribed procedures for serving liquor responsibly; report concerns involving intoxicated guests to management when necessary.
• Assist in maintaining beverage cost and complete beverage requisitions 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 all garnishes.
• 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

What This Job Offers

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