Job Summary:

The Role:

Serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and food to guests in a restaurant and music hall atmosphere with a cheerful attitude and in an efficient, professional manner.

Responsibilities:

• Welcome and acknowledge Foundation Room members, Live Nation Executives and VIP's to instill appreciation for their membership and patronage

• Impeccable knowledge in the steps of delivering service for up-scale dining

• Stays current and is knowledgeable on the latest drink trends

• Understands the fundamentals of Mixology and ability to uphold our Beverage Culture

• Deep knowledge of how food, wine, beer, spirits and other beverage work in harmony with food selection

• the ability to suggest wines that will best complement particular foods off the food menu

• Ensure responsible alcohol service per local ordinance alcohol awareness training and House of Blues alcohol policies

• Request proper identification for anyone appearing under 30 years of age

• Interact with guests in a natural, friendly demeanor

• Cultivate regular guests and repeat business

• Successfully complete a pour test prior to every shift, where applicable

• Suggestively sell both beverages and menu items to guests at the bar

• Deliver food items and beverage orders promptly

• Prioritize and organize drink orders

• Consistently prepare beverages according to standard recipes and venue specifications, abide by all control systems

• Record any equipment failure and/or safety hazards in bar log

• Recognize when guests are becoming too intoxicated and refuse further service of alcohol in a courteous and safety-minded manner, bringing it to the attention of a manager

• Ensure responsible alcohol service per local ordinance alcohol awareness training and HOB policies

• Maintain HOB safety and sanitation standards

• Perform Opening/Running/ Closing duties according to HOB policy

• Prepare guest checks ( on point of sales terminal) and process payment according to HOB policy

• Maintain bartender bank

• Perform cash pull/check out procedures

• Maintain appropriate Comp and Spill checks

• Attend pre-shift meeting conducted by Manager on Duty prior to start of each shift

Qualifications:

Required:

• Louisiana Responsible Awareness Training Certification or Equivalent

• Minimum of 3 years experience bartending in a up-scale dining and night life establishment

• The ability to up sell and offer food and drink suggestions to guests

• Articulate vocabulary with the ability to adapt and socialize with current audience

• Exemplary and professional grooming standards

• Flexible schedule and ability to work late hours and at nights

• Cash handling experience

• Strong working knowledge of all beverages

• Physically able to pass a pour test and a Mixology drill ( timed )

• Ability to deal with intoxicated guests in a positive and safety minded manner

• Skill in interpersonal communication and teamwork

• Tolerance of all cultures, music and art forms

Preferred:

• 3 years work experience in high volume environment

• Experience recognizing valid ID's

• Experience in a live music environment

Physical Demands/Working Environment:

• Working environment is fast-paced, often loud and stressful

• Position requires extended periods of prolonged standing and working on your feet

• Must be able to lift or move up to 25 lbs using proper lifting techniques

If the above description sounds like you and fits your background, apply online at http://www.livenation.com/careers/index.html to join the Live Nation Entertainment team today!