Bartender

Tipsy Trumpet; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Tipsy Trumpet in New Orleans is seeking a friendly, professional bartender to join our lively bar team. You will balance cash, take drink orders, and ensure guests have a great experience.

Responsibilities include checking IDs, mixing cocktails, stocking the bar, and keeping work areas clean. Experience in a restaurant setting is preferred and a courteous demeanor is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant bartending experience preferred.
• Ability to stand or walk for prolonged periods of time.
• Must have a courteous, friendly and professional demeanor.
• Ability to multitask efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Collect money for drinks served.
• Check identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
• Balance cash receipts.
• Stock bar with beer, wine, liquor and related supplies.
• Mix ingredients to prepare cocktails.
• Serve wine and bottled or draft beer.
• Take beverage orders from serving staff or directly from patrons.
• Clean bars, work areas, and tables.
• Slice fruit for garnishing drinks.
• Arrange bottles and glasses to make attractive displays.

Skills

Bartending

Customer service

Stand/walk for long periods

Active listening

Job description

Collect money for drinks served, Check identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol, Clean glasses, utensils, and bar equipment. Attempt to limit problems and liability related to customers' excessive drinking by taking steps such as persuading customers to stop drinking, or ordering taxis or other transportation for intoxicated patron, Balance cash receipts, Stock bar with beer, wine, liquor, and related supplies such as ice, glassware, napkins, or straws, Serve wine, and bottled or draft beer, Take beverage orders from serving staff or directly from patrons, Clean bars, work areas, and tables. Mix ingredients, such as liquor, soda, water, sugar, and bitters, to prepare cocktails and other drinks, Serve food items to customers seated at the bar, Slice fruit for garnishing drinks, arrange bottles and glasses to make attractive displays.

Qualifications:

• Previous restaurant bartending experience preferred
• Ability to stand or walk for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to effectively listen to and respond to guests' needs
• Must have a courteous, friendly and professional demeanor

Ability to multitask efficiently