Server - Tavern on Fourth

About the Role

We are seeking energetic and professional Servers to join our team at Tavern on Fourth, a vibrant venue combining a sports tavern with interactive games, high-quality food, and beverages. This role is perfect for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, fun environment while delivering outstanding guest service.

Responsibilities

• Greet all guests and take beverage and food orders promptly and professionally.
• Serve cocktails and menu items to bar guests; up-sell when taking orders.
• Maintain an energetic, outgoing, and fun demeanor while upholding professionalism.
• Provide outstanding and professional service with a smile to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Communicate effectively and clearly with co-workers and kitchen staff, both verbally and using the point-of-sale system.
• Engage with guests clearly, patiently, and with good humor.
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of all menu items and concept products to guide the guest experience and drive sales.
• Consistently check guests' identification to ensure compliance with minimum age requirements for alcohol consumption.
• Monitor guest behavior and alcohol consumption to determine when service should cease; notify management of incidents involving excessive consumption or impaired guests.
• Complete all assigned side work accurately.
• Account for all sales and payments from guests accurately.
• Alert management of any service or safety issues.
• Perform service recovery gestures according to established guidelines to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication with other departments.
• Coordinate with bartenders and kitchen staff for ordering and receipt of food and beverages.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of serving experience in a fast-paced food and beverage venue, preferably in a nightclub environment.
• Knowledge of liquor brands, beer, wine, champagne, non-alcoholic beverages, designated glassware, preparation methods, and garnishes is preferred.
• Must meet state legal age requirements for serving alcohol.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Must be courteous, pleasant, and good-natured.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with guests, bartenders, wait staff, cooks, and supervisors.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state regulations.
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills for taking orders, handling cash, and completing paperwork.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays as required.

Skills

• Handling, carrying, or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds (e.g., barware, carts, boxes, bottles).
• Ability to stand and move efficiently and safely throughout the facility during each shift.
• Safe and effective handling of food, objects, products, and utensils.
• Physical tasks including bending, stooping, kneeling, and lifting.