Donations for Houston

Saludos,

Greetings cigar family. If you would like to donate goods and provisions for the flood victims in Texas, you can drop them off in our Baton Rouge location by Sunday September 3. Jeff Groover one of our cigar brokers is driving them over and is offering a 5 pack (including HR and Kristoff) if you donate $100 worth.

Until the next post, siempre fumando,
Habana Port

Davidoff Master Selection 2010 Cigar

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Greetings, Davidoff disciples. The Davidoff Master Selection Series is blended by longtime master blender and quality control chief, Eladio Diaz, and are his personal blends. Six are to be released in small lots and the 2010 has a Dominican wrapper, San Andres binder, and 10 year DR and Nicaragua filler.

Until the next post, siempre fumando,
Habana Port

Todos Las Dias Cigar

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Greetings, full-bodied folks. Todos Las Dias cigar from Steve Saka's Dunbarton Tobacco is one of his strongest to date. Incorporate this blend in your lineup everyday!

Until the next post, siempre fumando,
Habana Port

Padrón 1964 Tube Cigars

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Greetings, Paddy peeps.  The Padrón 1964 Anniversary Series offer square tubed formats in the Soberano (5x52) and the Presidente (6x50) and both in Maduro & Natural.

Until the next post, siempre fumando,
Habana Port

Did you know?

Saludos,

Greetings, curious cigarians. Didnyoy know the modern day cigar (wrapper, binder and filler) was invented in Sevilla Spain in 1676?

We are proud to continue this tradition.

Until the next post, siempre fumando,
Habana Port

The Perfect Weekend

Saludos,

Greetings, epicureans. Finish the weekend nicely with a demitasse of espresso paired with a fine cigar.

Until the next post, siempre fumando,
Habana Port

Now Hiring - Retail Cigar Associate at the Riverwalk New Orleans

Retail Cigar Sales

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500 Port of New Orleans Place

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compensation: starting hourly rate is $12 per hour
employment type: part-time 

Overview:
Applicants for this position preferably must possess a thorough, in-depth knowledge of cigars but it is not necessary for employment. The applicant must be willing to learn as knowledge of product is crucial for sales. The ability to maintain superior customer service skills to drive sales within either of the company's 2 locations in Greater New Orleans is mandatory.

Responsibilities:
Assists in developing sales and providing assistance to customers.
Continues to develop knowledge of store products.
Works as part of a team to keep the department and store organized and effectively merchandised; this includes moving, stocking and staging product.
May be required to work in either store location (1700 Veterans Blvd, Metairie and Riverwalk New Orleans).
Must possess tact, presentable hygiene and an outgoing sales type personality.
Will abide by company dress code.
Must use a POS/cash register and handle payments perhaps deposits.

Qualifications:
Must be able to demonstrate detailed knowledge of cigars or willing to learn about the trade.
Ability to effectively communicate with customers and managers.
Ability to repeatedly lift 40-50 pounds.
Ability to attend tasting events to better assist customers with their selections.
Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays, as scheduled.
Must attain and pay for a Louisiana Responsible Servers Permit if you are to work in a retail setting that serves tobacco. A manager will help you with this state requirement and we must keep a copy on file.
Must be at least 18 years old and be a U.S. Citizen or have valid worker's permits.
Must keep the shop and humidor in an orderly and clean fashion. You will be called on to sweep and mop the floors, clean the restrooms, clean the ashtrays, wash glass windows, and perform any other janitorial task.
Must take a drug screen test and submit to a background check.

If interested please email a resume to jobs@habanaport.com and if we accept your candidacy an interview will be scheduled at our 1700 Veterans Blvd, Suite 300, Metairie, LA 70005 location.