Cocktail Server

HMSHost; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Cocktail Server at a bustling airport location! This role is perfect for those who thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy providing exceptional service. You will take and deliver food and beverage orders, ensuring guests have a pleasant experience. With a focus on teamwork and communication, you'll work closely with kitchen staff to guarantee timely service. If you have a passion for hospitality and a friendly demeanor, this position is a fantastic way to grow your career in the food and beverage industry while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of the airport.

Qualifications

• 6 months of serving experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs and maintain a clean station.

Responsibilities

• Take and deliver food and beverage orders promptly.
• Maintain table appearance and ensure guest satisfaction.
• Follow cash handling and customer service policies.

Skills

Customer Service

Food and Beverage Service

Cash Handling

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Airport Location: Seattle Airport

Advertised Compensation: $19.71

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 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 on local requirements.

Essential Functions:

1. 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.
2. Maintains table appearance by pre-bussing, checks drink levels, removes clutter, and provides adequate napkins, etc.
3. Presents check for payment and provides change as needed.
4. Follows HMSHost customer service, adult beverage, and cash handling policies and procedures.
5. 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.

To learn more about HMSHost and additional career opportunities, visit https://www.hmshost.com/.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V). Drug-Free Workplace (DFW).

Source: HMSHost