Front Counter Server/Bartender

Front Counter Host / Bartender

Meals From The Heart Café | French Market, New Orleans

Part-Time or Full-Time | Weekends Required | Tips Included

About Us

Meals From The Heart Café has been a French Market favorite for over 15 years — known for serving heart-healthy, New Orleans-inspired food with soul and integrity. We blend a warm café vibe with a craft bar experience and are looking for a reliable, upbeat team member to help us keep that energy alive.

Position Overview

We’re seeking a Front Counter Host/Bartender who takes pride in great service, thrives in a fast-paced setting, and understands how to balance hustle with hospitality. This hybrid role combines front-of-house service and bar responsibilities — greeting guests, taking orders, preparing drinks (including cocktails), and ensuring the café runs smoothly and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Welcome guests with genuine hospitality and positive energy
• Take, process, and deliver food and drink orders accurately
• Prepare and serve both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to café standards
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the front counter, bar, and dining area
• Handle transactions and operate the POS system with accuracy
• Upsell menu items and promote specials to increase sales
• Assist with restocking, light prep, and opening/closing duties as assigned
• Work collaboratively with the kitchen and management team to keep service running efficiently

Qualifications

• Previous experience in food service, bartending, or café operations preferred
• Excellent communication and multitasking skills
• Dependable, punctual, and detail-oriented
• Strong sense of salesmanship and guest engagement
• Team-oriented with a proactive attitude — sees what needs doing and does it
• Flexible availability including weekends and holidays
• Must have or be willing to obtain a Louisiana Responsible Vendor Permit

Why Meals From The Heart?

We’re a small, established New Orleans restaurant with a strong reputation and a team that takes pride in what we do.

We offer competitive pay, no late-night hours, a free shift meal, participation in the tip pool, and a relaxed, professional work environment.

If you’re reliable, take pride in your work, and can be trusted to run your station and support the team without constant supervision, we’d like to hear from you.

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Food provided
• Paid training

Experience:

• Restaurant: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Work Location: In person