Bartender

Oceana Grill; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A bustling bar and restaurant in New Orleans is seeking an experienced bartender. Responsibilities include mixing drinks, serving customers, and ensuring a clean work environment. Candidates must have prior bartending experience and be able to engage effectively with guests while multi-tasking efficiently. The role requires a friendly, professional demeanor and the ability to stand for long periods.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Collect money for drinks served.
• Check identification of customers to verify age requirements.
• Clean glasses, utensils, and bar equipment.
• Mix ingredients to prepare cocktails and other drinks.
• Serve food items to customers seated at the bar.

Skills

Bartending experience

Listening skills

Customer service

Multitasking

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