Bartender Pool Lounge

FAIRMONT; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairmont New Orleans seeks an experienced Bartender to deliver warm, professional beverage service at poolside and lounge areas. You will prepare cocktails per recipes, recommend pairings, maintain knowledge of offerings, and uphold safety and sanitation standards in a luxury hotel setting.

The role requires excellent communication, flexibility, and the ability to work outdoors in warm, humid weather, with a schedule including days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Previous bartending experience preferred.
• Luxury hotel, upscale resort or lounge experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong guest service and relationship-building abilities.
• POS and cash-handling experience preferred.
• Alcohol awareness certification preferred.
• Food safety certification required or ability to obtain.
• Ability to work outdoors in warm and humid weather.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must meet Louisiana alcohol service requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide warm, professional, engaging, and personalized beverage service.
• Welcome and acknowledge guests promptly while anticipating their needs.
• Prepare cocktails and beverages according to established recipes and presentation standards.
• Demonstrate knowledge of spirits, cocktails, wine, champagne, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages.
• Assist guests with beverage selections and provide thoughtful recommendations.
• Open and properly serve wine and champagne when required.
• Monitor guest consumption and exercise appropriate judgment regarding alcohol service.
• Accurately process guest checks and payments according to hotel procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar and surrounding poolside service areas.
• Coordinate with Servers, Barbacks, Runners, Hosts, Culinary, and leadership to ensure seamless service.

Skills

Bartending experience

Luxury hotel experience

Cocktails knowledge

Guest service

POS experience

Alcohol awareness

Food safety certification

Outdoor work

Flexible schedule

US work authorization

Louisiana alcohol service rules

Job description

Job Description

• Provide warm, professional, engaging, and personalized beverage service.
• Welcome and acknowledge guests promptly while anticipating their needs.
• Maintain complete knowledge of all Pool Lounge food and beverage offerings.
• Prepare cocktails and beverages according to established recipes and presentation standards.
• Demonstrate knowledge of spirits, cocktails, wine, champagne, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages.
• Assist guests with beverage selections and provide thoughtful recommendations.
• Maintain knowledge of food offerings to provide appropriate food and beverage pairing recommendations.
• Maintain knowledge of glassware, ingredients, garnishes, preparation methods, and presentation standards.
• Open and properly serve wine and champagne when required.
• Follow all applicable Louisiana alcohol regulations and responsible beverage service procedures.
• Monitor guest consumption and exercise appropriate judgment regarding alcohol service.
• Accurately process guest checks and payments according to hotel procedures.
• Maintain proper cash-handling and credit-card procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar and surrounding poolside service areas.
• Coordinate with Servers, Barbacks, Runners, Hosts, Culinary, and leadership to ensure seamless service.
• Assist with VIP guests, cabana service, special occasions, private events, and hotel functions.
• Monitor guest needs and communicate requests or concerns promptly to leadership.
• Maintain awareness of poolside guest comfort and promptly communicate safety or operational concerns to appropriate hotel leadership.
• Maintain knowledge of Fairmont New Orleans amenities, outlets, events, and local attractions.
• Participate in pre-shift meetings, beverage tastings, training, and departmental meetings.
• Assist with opening and closing duties, inventory, stocking, cleaning, and side work.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, health, and pool-area safety procedures.
• Maintain a polished appearance consistent with Fairmont New Orleans standards.
• Uphold Fairmont's luxury hospitality standards and New Orleans sense of place.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Qualifications

• Previous bartending experience preferred.
• Luxury hotel, upscale restaurant, resort, pool, cocktail bar, or lounge experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong guest service and relationship-building abilities.
• Previous POS and cash-handling experience preferred.
• Alcohol awareness certification preferred.
• Food safety certification required or ability to obtain.
• Ability to remain polished and composed in a high-volume environment.
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in warm and humid weather.
• Ability to work flexible schedules including days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must meet applicable Louisiana requirements for alcohol service.

Additional Information

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