Bartender (Full Time)

Higgins Hotel Bartender Position

The Higgins Hotel, located in the heart of New Orleans, is seeking an outgoing and friendly Bartender to join our team in our Lobby Bar - Kilroy's! As a Bartender, you will be responsible for crafting and serving a variety of drinks to our guests, providing exceptional customer service, and ensuring a memorable experience for our guests. The ideal candidate should possess a passion for mixology, a strong work ethic, and excellent communication skills. If you are someone who loves interacting with people, is knowledgeable about a wide range of drinks, and is committed to delivering exceptional service, then we want to hear from you!

The Higgins Hotel & Conference Center's name reflects the contributions of the extraordinary entrepreneur, Andrew Higgins, who designed and built over 20,000 boats in New Orleans that were used in every major amphibious assault of World War II.

Conveniently located directly across the street from The National WWII Museum, the hotel offers 230 era-inspired guest rooms and specialty suites, premium amenities, full-service restaurant, lounge, and a rooftop bar, as well as a second-floor conference center with more than 18,000 square feet of meeting and event space.

Higgins Hotel proudly welcomes veterans and individuals with disabilities. We value diverse experiences and are committed to an inclusive workplace.

Responsibilities:

• Display knowledge of basic drink service and bar terminology
• Maintain work areas clean and organized
• Prepare and serve cocktail orders in a timely manner
• Clean bar, bar walk-ins, and liquor storage areas as assigned
• Stock bars at wells as assigned
• Check guests for proper identification
• Balance bank and daily receipts
• Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor to include cross training
• Attend required meetings

Qualifications:

• Prefer 1 year of bartending experience
• Food/Beverage Service Worker Permit, where applicable
• TiPS Certification required; must obtain within 90 days of hire
• Display knowledge of drink recipes, drink and wine merchandising specials
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Read, write and speak English fluently
• Working knowledge of drink service and bar terminology
• Meet minimum age requirement of jurisdiction
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays

Benefits:

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US. In keeping with the company's heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.

• Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• 24/7 Teledoc service
• Free Maintenance Medications
• Pet Insurance
• Hotel Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays).
• 401K Match

EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual OrientationDavidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace. Pre-employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E-Verify.

Davidson Hospitality Group