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Bartender
Company : Highgate
Location : New Orleans, LA, 70130
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Date Posted : 15 January 2026
Compensation Type
HourlyHighgate Hotels
Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America.
With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate continues to demonstrate success in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, featuring contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value.
With an executive team of seasoned hospitality leaders and corporate offices worldwide, Highgate is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. www.highgate.com
Location
La Quinta New Orleans Airport
2610 Williams BlvdKenner, LA 70062Overview
The Bartender is responsible for the complete set up of the bar area and the mixing of drinks for all guests and servers. Need to maintain the service and cleanliness of the bar area, ensuring quality service, guest satisfaction and control over liquor inventory.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
- Employees must at all times be attentive, friendly, helpful, and courteous to all guests, managers and fellow employees.
- Set up the bar according to hotel standards and ensure that guests are served promptly and efficiently.
- Prepare beverages and cocktails according to the hotel’s mixing and presentation standards.
- Serve guests with all beverage requirements in a friendly, courteous and professional manner.
- Break down bar after the completion of functions, storing liquor, supplies and equipment according to the hotel’s standards.
- Follow all state liquor laws.
- Know hotel services and facilities.
- Abide by all hotel policies and safety rules.
- Follow prescribed procedures in serving liquor with care to avoid problems with intoxicated guests.
- Respond to guests’ problems, complaints and accidents.
- Be familiar with all fire exit locations and fire extinguisher locations and know how to operate.
- Ensure that the bar and service areas are kept clean and tidy during service.
- Ensure overall guest satisfaction.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in hotel or a related field preferred.
- Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
- Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
- Ability to stand during entire shift.
- Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
- Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
- Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
- Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
- Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
- Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
- Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and nametag.
- Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
- Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
- Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
- Must be able to understand and apply complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.
- Must be able to cross-train in other hotel related areas.
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
- Must be able to show initiative, including anticipating guest or operational needs.
- Perform other duties as requested by management.
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Frequently asked questions
New Orleans has a vibrant hospitality scene, making bartender roles highly sought after. The demand is consistent, especially near airports and tourist hubs like Kenner. Candidates with strong customer service skills and mixology knowledge often stand out amid local competition.
Yes, bartenders in Louisiana typically must comply with state liquor laws, which include obtaining a Responsible Vendor or ServSafe Alcohol certification. These credentials help ensure legal compliance and responsible alcohol service within New Orleans’ bustling bar and hotel environments.
Key skills include mastery in cocktail preparation, excellent interpersonal communication, and efficient bar management. Given New Orleans’ lively culture, adaptability and maintaining a friendly demeanor amid busy shifts are crucial for delivering memorable guest experiences.
Bartenders can advance to supervisory or management roles, such as bar manager or beverage director positions. Gaining expertise in customer service, inventory control, and team leadership opens pathways within hotels and nightlife venues, especially in a hospitality-rich city like New Orleans.
Highgate emphasizes innovation and digital tools in hospitality management, offering bartenders a chance to work with industry-leading revenue strategies and diverse hotel brands. This environment fosters professional growth through exposure to upscale venues and rigorous service standards.
Highgate requires bartenders to uphold high standards of cleanliness, guest interaction, and inventory control while adhering to strict safety and liquor laws. Bartenders must also be versatile, ready to cross-train, and proactive in addressing operational challenges in a fast-paced airport hotel setting.
Hourly pay for bartenders in New Orleans generally ranges from $12 to $18, influenced by experience and venue prestige. Airport hotel bartenders like those at Highgate often earn competitive hourly rates complemented by tips, reflecting the dynamic guest mix and service expectations.
Bartenders manage full bar setups, craft cocktails to specification, maintain cleanliness, and provide attentive guest service. They also handle inventory control and compliance with state liquor laws, often multitasking during peak hours to ensure smooth beverage operations.
Bartenders often stand for long durations and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds, requiring stamina and physical endurance. Tasks include stocking supplies, setting up and breaking down bars, and moving equipment, demanding a medium level of physical exertion.
Highgate supports continual learning through mandatory trainings and cross-training opportunities. Bartenders develop skills in guest interaction, inventory management, and safety compliance, gaining a holistic understanding of hotel operations and elevating their hospitality expertise.