Service Bartender w/6am-2p:30pm

Hotel Monteleone•New Orleans, LA

20h

About The Position

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented bartender to join our team for the early shift from 6:00am to 2:00pm, Thursday through Monday. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the timely and efficient preparation and serving of beverages, maintaining the cleanliness of the service bar, and completing essential prep work for the day and upcoming shifts. This position requires strong organizational skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to work independently while ensuring smooth operations during peak hours in the morning.

Requirements

Previous bartending or relevant food and beverage experience preferred.
Strong knowledge of cocktail recipes, bar tools, and techniques.
Ability to work independently and efficiently with minimal supervision.
Exceptional organizational skills and ability to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Must be available to work early morning and maintain punctuality.
Ability to lift and carry items up to 30lbs for restocking and bar setup.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Must be at least 21 years of age and have a valid alcohol server’s permit (if required by local laws).
Effectively interact and communicate with people from diverse industries
Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
Write simple correspondence in the English language
Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other associates of the hotel
Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
Compute rate, ratio and percent
Apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
Deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
The ability to operate a Micros system
A high school diploma or general education degree (GED)
One (1) year of customer service experience
One (1) year of high volume bartender experience

Responsibilities

Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to customers, ensuring high-quality drinks and service.
Adhere to all restaurant and bar standards when preparing drinks, garnishes, and cocktails.
Monitor customer orders and ensure timely and accurate delivery of drinks.
Provide exceptional customer service, addressing guest needs and questions promptly.
Preparing garnishes for the day and the next day (e.g., cucumber slices, strawberries, lemon curls, orange peels).
Prepping large quantities of simple syrup (4 gallons) and other necessary mixers.
Cleaning and refilling juice bottles and syrups (including vanilla syrup).
Preparing tea and other non-alcoholic ingredients for mocktails and other drinks.
Clean and maintain the service bar area throughout the shift, ensuring it is organized and fully stocked.
Keep bar tools, glasses, and surfaces sanitized and ready for use.
Ensure the bar area is presentable and well-maintained throughout the entire shift.
Complete daily inventory counts and requisitions, ensuring the bar is stocked with necessary items for the next day.
Monitor inventory levels and notify management when supplies are running low, ensuring timely reordering.
Keep track of product usage and trends to help manage stock efficiently.
Follow all food safety and alcohol service regulations.
Ensure that all drinks are made and delivered in a timely and accurate manner.
Work effectively with other team members to maintain a smooth bar operation.
Maintain a positive attitude and strong communication skills with guests and staff.