Bartender Apprentice, Nobu (Caesars New Orleans)

The Bartender Apprentice at Nobu is responsible for maintaining a high standard of customer service while assisting the Bartender with beverage orders and ensuring bar(s) are stocked and cleaned. Success at Nobu Restaurant is defined by traits like a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, meticulous attention to detail, and a demonstrated history of anticipatory service. Previous experience of at least one year in a high-volume, fine dining establishment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and pours drinks for bartender and servers upon request.
• Stocks assigned bar with product and supplies throughout the shift; maintaining proper product pars - through bar pulls & inventories.  Stocks drink related items such as liquor, beer, wine and glassware throughout the shift.
• Ensures that ice bins, soda tanks, and beer kegs are filled at all times.
• Cleans bar area, including bar tops, sinks, glasses, refrigerators, coolers and other bar appliances in accordance with established policies as well as the Louisiana Health Standards
• Ensures bar is set-up properly including all soda gun products, fruit garnishes, and mixes meets service standards.
• Properly sanitizes equipment, utensils, and glassware.
• Performs opening, closing & side duties - setting up/breaking down the bar, cleaning glass/countertops, sweeping the floor; empties and cleans all trash containers on a regular basis.
• Responsible for collecting and disposing of all bottles, caps, corks and boxes.
• Acknowledges and greets customers who approach the bar
• Completes special assignments as requested.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Bartender in a high-volume nightclub or high-volume restaurant required. 
• Knowledge of drink recipes and preparation.
• Remaining calm in a hectic, fast-paced atmosphere.
• Strong customer service skills, with the ability to engage with guests in a warm and welcoming manner.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the demands of the hospitality industry.
• Demonstrating a high level of organization, attention-to-detail and a sense-of-urgency.
• Displaying a positive and outwardly friendly attitude toward guests.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be neat and clean in appearance and physically fit to perform the duties required.
• Ability to move throughout the outlet (standing, walking, kneeling, bending) for extended periods of time.
• Ability to make repeating movements of the arms, hands, and wrists.
• Ability to express or exchange ideas verbally and perceive sound by ear.
• Manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and ability to work with hand above shoulders.
• Ability to occasionally, regularly, frequently move objects (lift, push, pull, balance, carry) up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to turn or twist body parts in a circular motion.
• Ability to tolerate exposure to heat, cold, chemicals, and loud/noisy environment. 

GAMING PERMIT:  N/A

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