Bartender, Emeril's Kitchen (Caesars New Orleans)

Bartender

The Bartender at Emeril's Kitchen provides friendly, excellent service to every customer who approaches the bar. Prepares and pours drinks for customers.

How You Will Create the Extraordinary

• Prepares ordered drinks with proper portions and ingredients such as wine, liquor and related bar service to guests at assigned stations.
• Operates a cash register, ringing the proper amount into the register and giving the guest or server the correct change.
• Provides a great experience for every guest every time through courteous interaction.
• Possesses complete knowledge and service of food/drinks, and as such, is responsible for guest satisfaction. Maintains a respectful control over guests at all times.
• Anticipates the needs and situations before they happen.
• Possesses a keen sense of timing and is capable of discreetly speeding up or slowing down his/her station as necessary. Sets the tone and style of his/her station. Acts in an enthusiastic manner.
• Presents a positive and helpful attitude to all guests.
• Mixes drinks according to prescribed recipes; keeps station stocked with all liquor, glasses and accessories necessary; accounts for all beginning cash register bank, all cash, complimentary drinks and charge receipts.
• Resourceful with beverages, fruit and supplies in order to maintain low beverage costs.
• Acts as a role model to other employees and always presents oneself as a credit to Caesars and encourages others to do the same.
• Meets the attendance guidelines of the job and adheres to regulatory, departmental and company policies.

What You Will Need

• Must be at least 21 years old or older
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous bartending experience required. Knowledge of operating cash register and bar equipment is required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and must be a certified bartender.
• Flexibility in fingers and hands to operate cash register and beverage guns; pickup glasses, ice scoop and use a shot glass to measure liquor according to procedure.
• Mathematical ability including the ability to add and subtract. Ability to work with hands in ice for period up to 4 hours. Ability to stand and walk for periods of up to 4 hours.
• Must have excellent customer service and communication skills. Must be able to get along with co-workers and work as a team.
• Must present a well-groomed appearance.
• Meets the attendance guidelines of the job and adheres to regulatory, departmental and company policies.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to maneuver inside assigned bar area in the casino.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Must be able to use hand motions when preparing and pouring all types of drinks for customers and servers. Must be able to use hand motion when cleaning and wiping bar areas.
• Must be able to bend, pull and carry bar stock to and from refrigerators and cabinets. Must be able to complete required paperwork or cash transactions.
• Must be able to continuously and quickly maneuver around assigned areas for an entire shift. Must have the dexterity to grip necessary items (glasses, pens, pads, garnishments, money, etc.).
• Must be able to operate the following equipment: cash register, juice guns, cutting boards, liquor guns, soda guns, ice machines, shot glasses, mixers, pourers, knives, coffee machines, frozen drink machine, ice tea machines, and other necessary equipment.
• Must be able to tolerate areas containing secondary smoke.
• Must be able to work at a fast pace and in stressful situations.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English. Must be able to respond to visual and aural cues.

About Us

Caesars New Orleans Casino & Hotel earned recognition as a City Business "Best Places to Work" honoree and was named "#1 Large Employer" in the New Orleans area by the "Times-Picayune" Top Workplaces program. A destination property in the heart of the city, we are continually striving to attract the best talent to provide exceptional experiences for our guests.

Caesars New Orleans Casino is a Caesars Entertainment company. Our Team Members create the extraordinary. We are the largest casino-entertainment company in the U.S. and one of the world's most diversified casino-entertainment providers. Since beginning in Reno, Nevada, in 1937, Caesars Entertainment has grown through the development of new resorts, expansions and acquisitions. Our resorts operate primarily under the Caesars®, Harrah's®, Horseshoe® and Eldorado® brand names. We focus on building loyalty and value with our guests through a combination of impeccable service, operational excellence and technological leadership. The company is committed to its Team Members, suppliers, communities and the environment through its PEOPLE PLANET PLAY framework.

Our Caesars family is driven by our Mission, Vision and Values. We take great pride in living these values – Together We Win, All In On Service and Blaze the Trail – every day. Our mission, "Create the Extraordinary". Our vision, "Create spectacular worlds. That immerse, inspire and connect you. We don't perform magic; we create it with excellence. #WeAreCaesars". If you are ready to create some magic, we invite you to explore our dynamic, yet unique, career opportunities.

Job Info

• Job Identification 79683
• Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Caesars New Orleans (On-site)