Events Bartender

Hotel Saint Vincent • New Orleans, LA

7d

About The Position

The Events Bartender prepares and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks at events while providing attentive, guest-focused service. The role requires compliance with laws and responsible alcohol-service practices, knowledge of beverages and food, accurate order and payment handling, and coordination with the team to maintain clean, stocked, and effective service areas.

Requirements

• Must be of legal age to serve alcohol.
• Must hold the applicable state health and/or alcohol compliance card.
• Must pass the Responsible Service of Alcohol Test with a score of 90% or better.
• Basic mathematical skills and ability to handle money and give correct change.
• Basic reading skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic knowledge of beer, wine, and spirits, and familiarity with standard drink recipes.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask.
• Knowledge of the Company’s food and beverage specifications.
• Knowledge of workplace safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Follow rules for identifying underage guests and refrain from serving intoxicated guests in compliance with federal law.
• Welcome guests enthusiastically and remain attentive to their tone, body language, and signals.
• Make guests feel appreciated and cared for through attentive service.
• Work with others to keep service areas clean and stocked to Company standards.
• Mix, garnish, and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks according to standard recipes using a jigger.
• Enter drink orders into the computer immediately after making the drinks.
• Collect payment for drinks and provide correct change.
• Maintain strong knowledge of the menu and food offerings.
• Count drinks served and track open bar tabs.
• Anticipate guests’ needs, acknowledge them, and communicate when you will assist them.
• Serve alcohol responsibly and remain aware of guests’ level of intoxication.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Stay organized and think and act quickly and effectively while remaining composed.
• Work as part of a team to maintain an effective atmosphere and efficient food and beverage service.
• Arrange bottles and glasses for an attractive display, keeping labels facing guests on bottles in view.
• Wash and sterilize stemware, mixing tools, and surfaces.
• Provide guest-sensitive service with an appropriate sense of timing.
• Maintain personal appearance and demonstrate dedication to the job.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed