Bartender

Olde Nola Cookery; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Olde Nola Cookery in New Orleans seeks an experienced bartender to mix drinks, take orders, and ensure guest satisfaction at the bar. You will balance cash, check IDs, stock supplies, and serve wine and beer in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires excellent multitasking, a courteous demeanor, and the ability to stand for long periods while providing friendly, attentive service to guests.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant bartending experience preferred.
• Ability to stand or walk for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to listen to and respond to guests' needs.
• Courteous, friendly and professional demeanor.
• Ability to multitask efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Collect money for drinks served.
• Check identification to verify age requirements for alcohol.
• Balance cash receipts.
• Stock bar with beer, wine, liquor, ice, glassware, napkins, and straws.
• Mix ingredients to prepare cocktails and other drinks.
• Serve wine and bottled or draft beer.
• Take beverage orders from staff or patrons.
• Clean bars, work areas, and tables.
• Serve food items to customers seated at the bar.
• Slice fruit for garnishing drinks.
• Arrange bottles and glasses for displays.

Skills

Bartending

Customer service

Multitasking

Communication

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