Beverage Server

reitmr; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee discounts

Educational assistance

Hotel discounts

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels in New Orleans is seeking a Beverage Server to deliver energetic beverage service across our restaurants, lounges, bars, pool areas, banquets, and events. You will engage guests, maintain standards, and work with a collaborative Food & Beverage team to create a welcoming, elevated guest experience.

If you are outgoing, service-driven, and passionate about hospitality, we’d love to meet you.

Qualifications

• Previous beverage service, restaurant, bar, hospitality, hotel, banquet, or customer service experience preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and guest service skills with a friendly and engaging personality.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide beverage service across restaurants, bars, lounges, pool areas, banquets, and events.
• Take beverage orders accurately and deliver alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages while maintaining presentation.
• Maintain knowledge of cocktails, beer, wine, spirits, and menu offerings to assist guests with recommendations.
• Monitor guest satisfaction and respond quickly to guest requests or concerns.
• Process orders and transactions accurately using POS systems and cash handling procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization across beverage stations and service areas.

Skills

Beverage service

Guest service

Communication

Multitasking

Tools

POS systems

Cash handling

Job description

We're People People. Are you?

We're Sonesta International Hotels-the 8th largest hotel company in the U.S. (and growing fast).

With a dynamic mix of full-service and focused hotels across major cities, our diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties means we're everywhere our guests need us to be.

But here's the thing-we're not just in the business of hotels, we're in the business of people. We bring service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and create experiences that genuinely connect-delivering quality, value, and memorable stays across 1,000+ properties in eight countries (and counting).

What this role is all about

At Sonesta, exceptional hospitality is all about creating memorable moments - and our Beverage Servers help bring energy, service, and connection to every guest interaction. As a Beverage Server, you'll deliver outstanding beverage service across restaurants, lounges, bars, pool areas, banquets, and event spaces while helping create a fun, welcoming, and elevated guest experience.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced hospitality environment, enjoys engaging with guests, and loves being part of a collaborative Food & Beverage team.

If you're outgoing, service-driven, and passionate about hospitality - we'd love to meet you.

What you'll be doing

• Provide friendly, professional, and attentive beverage service to guests across restaurants, bars, lounges, pool areas, banquets, and events.
• Take beverage orders accurately and deliver alcoholic and non‑alcoholic beverages efficiently while maintaining presentation and service standards.
• Maintain strong knowledge of cocktails, beer, wine, spirits, specialty beverages, and menu offerings to assist guests with recommendations.
• Monitor guest satisfaction and respond quickly and professionally to guest requests or concerns.
• Process guest orders, payments, and transactions accurately using POS systems and cash handling procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization across beverage stations, service areas, bars, and guest‑facing spaces.
• Support opening and closing duties, restocking, side work, inventory support, and operational setup tasks.
• Follow responsible alcohol service standards, food safety regulations, sanitation procedures, and hotel operational policies at all times.
• Partner closely with Bartenders, Servers, Culinary teams, Banquets, and Food & Beverage leadership to support smooth daily operations.
• Assist with banquet functions, special events, pool service, and high‑volume hospitality operations as needed.
• Help create a welcoming, energetic, and guest‑focused atmosphere aligned with Sonesta's People People culture.
• Any other duties as assigned.

What great looks like

• Previous beverage service, restaurant, bar, hospitality, hotel, banquet, or customer service experience preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and guest service skills with a friendly and engaging personality.
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast‑paced hospitality environment.
• Knowledge of beverage service, cocktails, wine, beer, spirits, and responsible alcohol service practices preferred.
• Experience using POS systems and handling cash transactions accurately preferred.
• Strong attention to cleanliness, organization, presentation, and guest experience standards.
• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, holidays, and event support as needed.
• Food Handler Certification, TIPS Certification, or alcohol service certification preferred where required.
• A passion for hospitality, teamwork, guest engagement, and creating memorable food & beverage experiences.

Anticipated Pay Range & Additional Job Information

How we reward you

At Sonesta, we know showing up for our guests starts with showing up for our people. That means supporting your health, your financial future, and everything in between.

Here's a snapshot of what we offer:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Educational Assistance
• Sonesta Hotel Discounts (yes, you'll want to use these)
• Additional Perks & Employee Discounts

Our Commitment to You

Sonesta is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.