Bartender

Fulton Alley; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulton Alley in New Orleans is seeking an experienced Bartender to ensure exceptional dining and entertainment experiences for guests. Responsibilities include preparing the bar, serving food and beverages, and maintaining cleanliness. The ideal candidate should have previous bartending experience and excellent communication skills. Knowledge of food service and cocktails is essential, along with necessary certifications. This position offers an engaging work environment in a bustling setting.

Qualifications

• Previous bartending experience required.
• Must speak English fluently and be able to write in basic English.
• Good telephone speaking and listening ability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bar for service by setting up decorations and menu items.
• Serve orders and respond to patron requirements.
• Maintain bar cleanliness and adhere to safety regulations.

Skills

Excellent oral communication skills

Positive interpersonal skills

Fluent in English

Education

Alcohol and/or Food Handlers Card Certification

Job description

Bartenders play an integral role in ensuring our guests have exceptional event, dining and entertainment experiences that reflect our brand promise. They are responsible for positive Guest interactions while serving Guests in a friendly and efficient manner. At all times, bartenders are expected to be attentive to our Guests' needs, making them feel welcome, comfortable, important and relaxed.

The right person will be passionate about hospitality, cocktails, and food service and thoroughly enjoy creating excellent experiences for our customers. The ideal candidate will have a friendly, outgoing disposition and previous experience working as a bartender in a bustling, fast-paced bar, restaurant and/or entertainment setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bar for service by setting decorations, glasses, placemats, menus, condiments, candles, napkins, service plates, and utensils as necessary.
• Protect establishment and patrons by adhering to sanitation, safety and alcohol beverage control policies.
• Help patrons select food and beverages by presenting menu; offering cocktails; suggesting courses; explaining the chef's specialties; identifying appropriate wines; answering food and beverage preparation questions.
• Stay updated on current menu choices, specialties and menu deviations, knowing if the bar or kitchen staff is running out of any items, etc.
• Transmit orders to kitchen by recording patrons' choices; identifying patrons' special dietary needs and special requests and properly and effectively communicating them.
• Serve orders by picking up and delivering patrons' choices; delivering accompaniments and condiments from service bars prior to food or beverage presentation.
• Respond to additional patron requirements by inquiring of needs; observing dining process.
• Maintain bar and table setting by removing courses as completed; replenishing utensils; refilling water glasses; being alert to patron spills or other special needs.
• Properly open and pour wine at the bar and tableside.
• Conclude dining experience by acknowledging guest choice; inviting patrons to return.
• Obtain revenues by totaling charges; issuing bill; accepting payment; delivering bill and payment to host; returning change or credit card and signature slip to patrons.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Provide welcoming greeting and follow Guest ordering procedures.
• Perform basic cleaning tasks as needed or directed by supervisor.
• Fill in for absent staff as needed.
• Assist with special events as needed.
• Adhere to grooming and appearance standards consistently.
• Promptly address customer service issues and refer customers to management when necessary.

Qualifications

• Previous bartending experience required.
• Excellent oral communication skills required.
• Positive interpersonal skills required.
• Must speak English fluently and be able to write in basic English.
• Necessary Alcohol and/or Food Handlers Card Certification.
• Good telephone speaking and listening ability.

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Compensation: To be discussed