Cocktail Server

Accor Hotels; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Fairmont Dallas as a Cocktail Server in the vibrant Arts District. This role involves providing exceptional service, knowledge of menu items, and maintaining a positive atmosphere for guests. Ideal candidates should have relevant experience, certifications, and a passion for food service, contributing to a memorable guest experience.

Benefits

Paid time off

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Complimentary Shift Meal

Employee benefit card for discounts

Learning programs

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience as a Cocktail Server or Food Server.
• Certification in alcohol awareness and food handling.
• Ability to communicate legibly and compute basic arithmetic.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional service and anticipate guests’ needs.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas.
• Comply with state liquor regulations.

Skills

Fluency in English

Customer Service

Cash Handling

Education

High school graduate or equivalent vocational training certificate

Job description

Company Description

Fairmont Dallas, located in the Arts District of downtown Dallas, offers 545 elegant guestrooms and suites, with over 73,000 square feet of flexible meeting space. For over 50 years, Fairmont Dallas has been the setting for countless civic, social cultural, convention and corporate events, setting the stage for countless memories.

Job Description

This position as a Cocktail Server is for a passionate food service individual who will provide an exceptional experience to ourguests.

• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies/service procedures/standards (i.e., FAME, LQA guidelines).
• Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment. Use equipment only as intended.
• Anticipate guests’ needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests, however busy and whatever time of day.
• Maintain positive guest relations at all times.
• Be familiar with all Hotel services/features and local attractions/activities to respond to guest inquiries accurately.
• Resolve guest complaints, ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned work areas.
• Maintain complete knowledge of all menu items, liquor brands, beers and non-alcoholic selections available in the assigned outlet.
• Maintain knowledge of the particular characteristics and description of every wine/champagne by the glass and major wines on the wine list.
• Maintain complete knowledge of designated glassware and garnishes for each drink.
• Maintain complete knowledge of and strictly abide by state liquor regulations, particularly those prohibiting service to minors, intoxicated persons and drunk driving.
• Maintain complete knowledge of table/seat/station numbers, proper table set ups, room capacity, hours of operation, menus, price range and dress code of assigned outlet.
• Obtain assigned bank and ensure accuracy of contracted monies. Keep bank secure at all times.
• Maintain complete knowledge of P.O.S. (MICROS) and manual systems

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent vocational training certificate.
• Minimum of 18 years of age to serve alcoholic beverages.
• 1-year experience as a Cocktail Server, Food Server or Host/Hostess.
• Fluency in English, both verbal and non-verbal.
• Experience in bartending and handling cash.
• Certification in an alcohol awareness program.
• Certification of previous training in liquor, wine and food service.
• Food handling certificate.
• Certification of CPR
• Provide legible communication.
• Ability to input and access information in the property management system/computers/point of sales system.
• Compute basic arithmetic.

Additional Information

What’s in it for you:

• Paid time off
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Complimentary Shift Meal
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide.
• Learning programs through our Academy designed to sharpen your skills.
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, such as Planet 21
• Career development opportunities with national and international promotion opportunities