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Hotel Monteleone in New Orleans is seeking a Carousel Cocktail Waitstaff member for Sundays on a part-time basis. You will greet guests, take and relay beverage orders, deliver drinks, and assist with side work to keep the dining area clean and efficient.
Prior server experience and a valid Louisiana Vendor permit or willingness to obtain one are preferred. The role emphasizes strong customer service, teamwork, and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced hotel bar environment while supporting the
Job Category: Food & Beverage/Culinary/Bar/Restaurant
The Carousel Waitstaff serves both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to guests seated at tables and bars, compute bill and accept payment, takes orders for and serve light meals and request identification from customers when legal age is in question.
Essential Functions
To perform the Carousel Waitstaff position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential duties and responsibilities of the Carousel Waitstaff position are as follow:
Welcome and greet guests; make all guests feel comfortable and let them know you’re there to personally take care of them
Take beverage orders from guests, enter orders in our order/sale system which relays orders to the kitchen and bar
Deliver beverages from kitchen and bar to guests in a timely manner
Perform side work at the start and end of each shift as required by service station assignment
Maintain clean service areas
Monitor and observe the dining experience of your guests; ensure that they are satisfied with the food and service; respond promptly and courteously to any requests
Prepare the bar bill, present check to guest, accept payment, process credit card charges or make change (if applicable)
Is ready and willing to assist fellow servers as situations arise
Is ready and willing to assist bus persons with clearing and resetting tables
Thanks guests for their visit and invite them to return
Is available to fill in as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant as directed by the restaurant manager of immediate supervisor
Other duties may be assigned
Summary
This position is part-time.
The Carousel Waitstaff serves both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to guests seated at tables and bars, compute bill and accept payment, takes orders for and serve light meals and request identification from customers when legal age is in question.
Essential Functions
To perform the Carousel Waitstaff position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential duties and responsibilities of the Carousel Waitstaff position are as follow:
Welcome and greet guests; make all guests feel comfortable and let them know you’re there to personally take care of them
Take beverage orders from guests, enter orders in our order/sale system which relays orders to the kitchen and bar
Deliver beverages from kitchen and bar to guests in a timely manner
Perform side work at the start and end of each shift as required by service station assignment
Maintain clean service areas
Monitor and observe the dining experience of your guests; ensure that they are satisfied with the food and service; respond promptly and courteously to any requests
Prepare the bar bill, present check to guest, accept payment, process credit card charges or make change (if applicable)
Is ready and willing to assist fellow servers as situations arise
Is ready and willing to assist bus persons with clearing and resetting tables
Thanks guests for their visit and invite them to return
Is available to fill in as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant as directed by the restaurant manager of immediate supervisor
Other duties may be assigned
Requirements
Competency
To perform the Carousel Cocktail Waitstaff successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Customer Service - Manage difficult or emotional customer situations; respond promptly to customer needs; solicit customer feedback to improve service; respond to requests for service and assistance; meet commitments
Interpersonal - Focus on solving conflict, not blaming; maintain confidentiality; listen to others without interrupting; keep emotions under control; remain open to the ideas of others and try new things
Oral Communication - Speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listen and get clarification; respond well to questions; participate in meetings
Team Work - Balance team and individual responsibilities; exhibit objectivity and openness to the views of others; give and welcome feedback; contribute to building a positive team spirit; put success of team above own interests; support team’s efforts to succeed
Ethics - Treat people with respect; keep commitments; inspire the trust of others; work with integrity and ethically; uphold hotel’s organizational values
Organizational Support - Follow policies and procedures; complete administrative tasks correctly and on time; support hotel’s goals and values; respect diversity
Adaptability - Adapt to changes in the work environment; manage competing demands; change approach or method to best fit the situation; ability to deal with frequent changes, delays or unexpected events
Attendance and Punctuality - Consistently arrive at work on time; ensure work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrive at meetings and appointments on time
Dependability - Follow instructions, respond to management direction; take responsibility for own actions; keep commitments; commit to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; complete tasks on time or notify appropriate person with an alternate plan
Initiative - Volunteer readily; undertake self-development activities; seek increased responsibilities; take independent actions and calculated risks; look for and take advantage of opportunities; ask for and offer help when needed
Judgment - Display willingness to make decisions; exhibit sound and accurate judgment; support and explain reasoning for decisions; include appropriate people in decision-making process; make timely decisions.
Planning and Organizing - Use time efficiently
Professionalism - Approach others in a tactful manner; react well under pressure; treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accept responsibility for own actions; follow through on commitments
Quality - Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; look for ways to improve and promote quality; apply feedback to improve performance; monitor own work to ensure quality
Quantity - Meet productivity standards; complete work in timely manner; strive to increase productivity; work quickly
Safety and Security - Observe safety and security procedures; determine appropriate action beyond guidelines; report potentially unsafe conditions; use equipment and materials properly
Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required for an individual to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the Carousel Cocktail Waitstaff position:
Language Ability
The individual selected for the Carousel Cocktail Waitstaff position must demonstrate the ability to:
Effectively interact and communication with people from diverse ackgrounds
Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos
Write simple correspondence
Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other associates of the hotel
Math Ability
The individual selected for the Carousel Cocktail Waitstaff position must demonstrate the ability to:
Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
Compute rate, ratio and percent
Reasoning Ability
The individual selected for the Carousel Cocktail Waitstaff position must demonstrate the ability to:
Ability to apply common sense in understanding directions to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
Deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
Computer Skills
The individual selected for the Carousel Cocktail Waitstaff position must:
Demonstrate the ability to utilize a computer
Demonstrate a working knowledge of the Micro System or ability to quickly grasp proficiency in the Micros system
Certificates and Licenses
The individual selected for the Carousel Cocktail Waitstaff position must:
Possess a valid Louisiana Responsible Vendor’s Permit or
Possess the ability and willingness to attend a Responsible Vendor’s Class and pass the test with a score of 90% or better
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of the Carousel Cocktail Waitstaff position:
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
The position is located in a fast paced, bar setting with controlled temperatures
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of the Carousel Cocktail Waitstaff position:
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
Regularly talk or hear
Frequently stand, use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms
Occasionally walk
Safely navigate mulitple flights of stairs
Position Status and Availability
The individual selected for the Carousel Cocktail Waitstaff position must be available to work:
A part-time, flexible (AM or PM) shift, Monday – Sunday including holidays
Education and Experience
The individual selected for the Carousel Cocktail Waitstaff position must possess:
A high school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Two (2) years of Server experience in a face-paced, high volume restaurant or bar setting
Advanced
Advanced
Server Experience
Equal Opportunity Employer
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