Cocktail Server

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests, take their drink orders, relay order to bartender, process order, deliver order to guest and receive payment for order.
• Have knowledge of which garnishes go in each drink.
• Process credit card and room charges.
• Clear and clean tables when guests leave, return glasses to be washed.
• Keep lounge area clean and free from debris at all times.
• Follow all cash handling policies, and prepare closing report for night audit.
• Perform all side work duties according to the schedule.
• Full knowledge of state liquor laws.
• Be familiar with the computer system.
• Help the bartender prepare drinks when needed.
• Auxiliary duty: Assist bartender with hors d’oeuvres tables for cocktail hour in set up and breakdown.
• Ensure overall guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.
• Must be of legal age to serve alcoholic beverages, according to local state laws.
• Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
• Light work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 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.
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
• Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.