Beverage Server (Part Time)

Gila River Resorts & Casinos; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Gila River Resorts & Casinos in Phoenix, AZ seeks a beverage host to deliver attentive service in a busy casino bar. You will answer questions, promote menu items, and handle sales in a fast-paced environment. A high school diploma is preferred, with certifications to be obtained. The role emphasizes the GILA WAY: greet, interact, listen, and appreciate guests.

Join a team that supports guest satisfaction and strives for excellence in service standards within a dynamic casino setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-volume bar, restaurant or nightclub is preferred.
• In-depth wine and alcohol knowledge preferred.
• Must acquire and maintain health & safety trainings including Food Handlers Card and Alcohol Awareness Certification.
• Ability to follow the GILA WAY: greet, interact, listen, appreciate.

Responsibilities

• Promotes and provides excellent guest service experiences to both internal and external guests.
• Answers menu or beverage questions posed by guests.
• Maintains knowledge of the dining or beverage menu and any special items offered.
• Observes guests and anticipates needs and completes all steps of service.
• Provides quick, attentive, friendly, and professional service to casino guests.
• Accurately records all sales in the POS system.
• Ensures and collects appropriate guest payment for beverage service.
• Maintains a professional and tidy appearance at all times.
• Communicates in a positive, respectful manner to guests.
• Educate guests on new technologies on the floor.
• Sell in a fast paced environment using a variety of sales tactics.
• Builds knowledge of food and beverage offerings to answer questions accurately.
• Maintains dependable attendance with minimal lateness.

Skills

Guest service

Fast-paced

Wine knowledge

Communication skills

Telephone etiquette

Self-starter

Team collaboration

Policy knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Closing Date: September 24, 2026, at 4:00 PM

Pay Range: $12.15 per hour, plus tips

Thisposition provides ultimate hospitality for guests in a casino environment by performing the following duties, as well as demonstrating the GILA WAY.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promotes and provides excellent guest service experiences to both internal and external guests.
• Answers menu or beverage questions posed by guests.
• Maintains knowledge of the dining or beverage menu and any special items being offered.
• Observes guests and anticipates needs and completes all steps of service as assigned.
• Provides quick, attentive, friendly,and professional service to casino guests while communicating in a clear and concise manner.
• Accurately records all sales in ths POS system.
• Ensures and collects appropriate guest payment for beverage service.
• Maintains a professional and tidy appearance at all times.
• Communicates in a positive, respectful manner to both internal and external guests.
• Educate guests on new technologies on the floor
• Sell in a fast paced environment using a variety of sales tactics.
• Builds and maintains knowledge of food and beverage offerings or beverage offerings to ensure all questions answered appropriate and accurately.
• Maintains a dependable work attendance record with extremely infrequent absences and/or lateness.
• Performs other special projects and duties as assigned

Skills/ Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume bar, restaurant or nightclub is preferred.
• In-depth wine and alcohol knowledge preferred.
• Must acquire and maintain a valid Gila River Environmental Health Food Handlers Card, Alcohol Awareness Certification, Blood-Borne Pathogens (BBP) and other required compliance trainings.
• Ability to perform the GILA WAY which is as follows; Greet our guest, Interact positively with our guest, Listen actively to our guest, Appreciate our guest.
• Must possess excellent guest service skills, strong telephone etiquette, and be aself-starter with the ability to follow-up and complete tasks in a timely manner with minimum supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as well as to gain the cooperation of guests and fellow team members.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
• This position must have, or an ability to acquire within one year, an in-depth knowledge and thorough understanding of Enterprise Policies and Procedures, governmental regulations, and technical rules relevant to their responsibilities.