Dynamic Bartender: Wine, Cocktails & Guest Experience

Aluminiosteverga; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Aluminiosteverga in New Orleans is seeking an energetic bartender to deliver exceptional dining and entertainment experiences, reflect our brand, and ensure guests feel welcome and attended. The right candidate will bring passion for wine, cocktails, and food service in a bustling setting.

The ideal applicant has bartending experience, excellent English communication, and a personable, team-oriented approach; responsibilities include wine and cocktail service, menu guidance, safety, sanitation,

Qualifications

• Previous bartending experience required.
• Excellent oral communication skills required.
• Positive interpersonal skills required.
• Must speak English fluently and be able to write in basic English.
• Good telephone speaking and listening ability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bar for service by setting decorations, glasses, placemats, menus, condiments, candles, napkins, service plates and utensils as necessary.
• Protect establishment and patrons by adhering to sanitation, safety and alcohol beverage control policies.
• Help patrons select food and beverages by presenting menu; offering cocktails; suggesting courses; explaining the chef's specialties; identifying appropriate wines; answering food and beverage preparation questions.
• Stay updated on current menu choices, specialties and menu deviations, knowing if the bar or kitchen staff is running out of any items.
• Transmit orders to kitchen by recording patrons' choices; identifying patrons' special dietary needs and special requests and properly and effectively communicating them.
• Keep kitchen staff informed by noting timing of meal progression as necessary.
• Serve orders by picking up and delivering patrons' choices; deliver accompaniments and condiments from service bars prior to food or beverage presentation.
• Respond to additional patron requirements by inquiring of needs; observing dining process.
• Maintain bar and table setting by removing courses as completed; replenishing utensils; refilling water glasses; being alert to patron spills or other special needs.
• Properly open and pour wine at the bar and tableside.
• Conclude dining experience by acknowledging guest choice; inviting patrons to return.
• Obtain revenues by totaling charges; issuing bill; accepting payment; delivering bill and payment to host; returning change or credit card and signature slip to patrons.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Provide welcoming phone greeting and following Guest ordering procedures.
• Convey menu information over the phone to Guests and give accurate estimate of delivery time.
• Perform basic cleaning tasks as needed or directed by supervisor.
• Fill in for absent staff as needed.
• Assist with special events as needed.
• Adhere to grooming and appearance standards consistently.
• Promptly address customer service issues and refer customers to management when necessary.

Skills

Bartending experience

Oral communication

Interpersonal skills

English fluency

Telephone skills

Job description

Aluminiosteverga in New Orleans is seeking an energetic bartender to deliver exceptional dining and entertainment experiences, reflect our brand, and ensure guests feel welcome and attended. The right candidate will bring passion for wine, cocktails, and food service in a bustling setting.

The ideal applicant has bartending experience, excellent English communication, and a personable, team-oriented approach; responsibilities include wine and cocktail service, menu guidance, safety, sanitation,