Required Years of Experience
5 years
Job Details
The iconic Columns hotel, located uptown on St. Charles Avenue, is seeking an experienced and passionate full-time bartender to join our team. Our bar has been a New Orleans favorite since 1953. Today we serve a craft cocktail program to hotel guests and locals alike. We're looking for a hospitality-minded, creative bartender who does well in a high-volume setting and takes pride in every drink. Hourly pay, plus tips. This is a full-time position of 4–5 shifts per week.
Benefits:
- All full-time employees are eligible for health/dental insurance after 90 days
- Family meal every shift
- 50% employee discount when dining at the Columns
About the Job:
As a bartender, your main responsibilities will include setting up and breaking down the bar, prepping garnishes, syrups and batches, stocking and keeping par levels, and making every cocktail to recipe and spec at a high-volume pace. You'll create a warm, engaging experience for guests at the bar while also handling service bar tickets for the restaurant and porch. You'll work closely with the F&B team to keep service running smoothly. You'll also keep a clean, organized and well-maintained bar and follow all responsible alcohol service practices.
Requirements:
- At least 5 years of bartending experience in high-volume, craft cocktail–driven programs
- Lead or head bartender experience is a plus
- Full, open availability, including all weekends, holidays and Mardi Gras
- Strong knowledge of classic and modern cocktails, spirits, beer and wine
- Valid Louisiana Responsible Vendor card (or ability to obtain one)
Above all, we're looking for someone with a passion for outstanding service and hospitality.
The Columns is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Resumes should be submitted by email to [email protected], or directly via this posting. We will contact you to set up an interview time.
Thanks for your interest in our organization and we hope to hear from you soon!
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($8.00) plus tips
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Dining Discounts
Required Skills
Customer Service Skills
Attention to Detail
Time Management
Team Collaboration
Creativity
Ability to Work Under Pressure
Organizational Skills
Communication Skills
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Part of The Columns
The Columns, 2024 and 2025 Michelin Key in Hotel Excellence winner, is no ordinary hotel. Built in 1883 as a private residence, it was converted into a boarding house during World War I. In 1953, a local family turned it into a hotel and the bar on the porch became a star. Listed on the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places, in 2019 it was sold to Jayson Seidman and his family. Now it’s time for the next chapter of this beloved setting. As locals, we love this hotel as much as you do, and we’re excited to keep it a family property with the attention and respect it deserves.
Awards / Distinctions
2026
2025
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