Bartender - Meril

The Emeril Group; New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Merchandise discounts

Dining discounts

Management development program

Pre-shift meals

Job summary

The Emeril Group's Meril Restaurant in New Orleans is seeking enthusiastic bartenders to join a fast-paced, refined dining team. You will set up, maintain, and operate the bar, take orders, and craft both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for guests with courtesy and hospitality.

Candidates should have at least two years of bartending experience, solid knowledge of food, wine and spirits, and a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years bartending experience preferred.
• Solid knowledge of food, wine and spirits.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, refined dining environment.
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Set up, maintain and operate the bar.
• Take orders and prepare alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
• Serve meals and bar drinks for service staff.
• Promote positive guest relations with a hospitable demeanor.

Skills

Bartending experience

Guest service

Fast-paced environment

Education

Culinary school training (preferred)

Tools

Bar tools knowledge

Job description

We are now looking for enthusiastic, service-oriented people to work as bartenders. Our bartenders are responsible for the set-up, maintenance and operation of the bar. They take orders, prepare and serve alcoholic, non-alcoholic beverages and meals to guests courteously and prepare bar drink orders for service staff. All Emeril's employees must always promote positive guest relations and have an enthusiastic sense of hospitality with a professional, friendly demeanor.Minimum 2 years bartending experience preferred.Preferred candidates will have a solid knowledge of food, wine and spirits with a background in creating and crafting cocktails.Must have good grooming, get along well with others, and be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

At Emeril's we strive to create an environment that attracts and cultivates talent from across the industry. We are devoted to our customers and our employees. We have high standards and want employees with an enthusiastic sense of hospitality and eagerness to learn and improve every single day. We hold ourselves to the same high standards in creating an atmosphere that promotes and encourages everyone to be the best they can be. As a team we can have fun, work hard and enrich our lives by being of service to others. We are looking for candidates that have experience in a fast-paced, refined, fine dining atmosphere. Culinary school training is preferred but not required for back of house positions. Candidates must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.
Restaurant position benefits package:

• Health, dental, vision and life insurance program (Company makes generous contribution to health and dental premiums)
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plan
• Merchandise and dining discounts
• Management development program (for eligible and selected staff)
• Pre-shift meals

Location

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Meril Restaurant

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