BARTENDER - DOUBLETREE BY HILTON NEW ORLEANS

Reports To: F&B Supervisor, F&B Manager, Dir of F&B

Supervises: N/A

Home of the iconic DoubleTree cookie, the DoubleTree by Hilton New Orleans is located in the heart of downtown New Orleans and only a short walk from the French Quarter, Harrah’s Casino, Aquarium of the American and the Riverwalk. Our hotel offers excellent benefits, rewards and opportunities for our team members!

• Exclusive Team Member savings with Hilton Hotels Travel Program and Dimension Hospitality Room Discounts
• Complimentary employee lunch and 50% discount in our F&B outlets including our in-house PJ's Coffee
• Year-round Team Member Recognition Events and Initiatives
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Purpose: To mix and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to patrons of beverage outlets, following standard recipes, and to promote food sales.

Job Responsibilities:

• Mix ingredients, such as liquor, soda, water, sugar and bitters to prepare cocktails and other drinks.
• Serve wine draught, bottled beer, non-alcoholic beverages and food.
• Collect money for drinks served.
• Orders and requisitions liquors and supplies. Stock and replenish glasses, beverages, mixes, fruit, and guest supplies.
• Place bottled goods and glasses to make an attractive display.
• Wash glasses, bar, and equipment.
• Slice and pit fruit for garnishing drinks; prepare appetizers, such as pickles, cheese and cold meats.
• Take the initiative to greet guests in a friendly and warm manner.
• If functioning in a Lead Capacity: (a) take responsibility for assigned associates in the absence of the Supervisor, (b) assign work, and ensure proper performance of assigned associates.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Skills:

• Use arithmetic to total costs and make change.
• Communicate with different kinds of people to find out what services they want and to give them information.
• Stand or walk for varying lengths of time, sometimes for long periods.
• Move fingers and hands easily and quickly to handle dishes, money, merchandise, etc. Lift and carry heavy items, such as trays.

Education

• HS Diploma or equivalent.

Experience

• Previous bartending experience preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

• Must have TIPS certification and meet state law age requirements for tending bar.