Cocktail Server

Dufry Careers; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 9,643 - 12,398; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Holiday pay

Meal and Transportation Benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company m​

Employee assistance program

Training and exciting career growthOp​

Referral program

Job summary

The Cocktail Server position at HMSHost Corporation at Louisville International Airport is a fast-paced, customer-focused role. You will take food and beverage orders, enter orders promptly, and serve guests while coordinating with the kitchen to ensure timely service.

Minimum qualifications include state minimum age for alcohol service and at least 6 months of serving experience in a high-volume setting. This non-exempt role offers base hourly pay with tips and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Must meet state minimum age for serving alcoholic beverages
• Requires at least 6 months of closely related serving experience in high-volume or fast casual dining environments
• Demonstrates ability to interact with the public and coworkers in a friendly, enthusiastic manner

Responsibilities

• Takes food and beverage orders, places orders, delivers orders and checks back for guest satisfaction
• Maintains table appearance, pre-bussing, checks drink levels and clears clutter
• Presents check for payment and handles cash as needed
• Follows customer service and cash handling policies
• Keeps station clean and organized

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Multitasking

Job description

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off (vacation, flex or sick)
• Holiday pay
• Meal and Transportation Benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Employee assistance program
• Training and exciting career growth opportunities
• Referral program – refer a friend and earn a bonus

*Benefits may vary by position so ask your recruiter for details.

Airport Location: Louisville International Airport
Advertised Compensation: $2.96 to $8.49

Summary

The Cocktail Server is responsible for taking food and beverage orders; entering orders quickly and in proper sequence; serving food and beverages for guests in their section as well as other sections; coordinating with the kitchen to ensure timely service and quality of the food; and providing the highest quality of service to the customer at all times; performs all other responsibilities as directed by the business or as assigned by management. This is a non‑exempt position and typically reports to the Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager, or General Manager depending up local requirements.

Essential Functions

• Takes food and beverage orders, places orders, delivers orders, checks back after delivery of food to ensure guest satisfaction, observes guests to respond to any additional needs
• Maintains table appearance by pre‑bussing, checks drink levels, removes clutter and provides
• Presents check for payment and provides change as needed
• Follows HMSHost customer service, adult beverage and cash handling policies and procedures
• Keeps station clean, sets up and takes down station tables appropriately

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment

• Must meet state minimum age for serving alcoholic beverages
• Requires at least 6 months of closely related serving experience, work experience in high volume or fast casual dining restaurant environment preferred
• Demonstrates the ability to interact with the public and coworkers in a friendly, enthusiastic and outgoing manner
• Requires the ability to lift and/or move up to 20 lbs
• Requires the ability to walk, bend, twist, and stand to perform normal job functions
• Requires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with customers
• Frequently immerses hands in water and water diluted with chemical solutions

Avolta, including Dufry, HMSHost Corporation, Hudson, and affiliates (“the Company”), is an equal opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity in all aspects of employment and to comply with anti‑discrimination laws and regulations. The Company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal opportunities to applicants and team members without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, age, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, national origin, disability, military service and veteran status, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances (referred to as “protected characteristics”).