Cocktail Server - Avenue

Live! Hospitality & Entertainment; Long Branch (NJ); On-site; USD 8,000 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant entertainment venue in Long Branch, New Jersey, is seeking a Cocktail Server to provide excellent service in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will greet guests, take orders, serve drinks, and ensure guest satisfaction while monitoring alcohol consumption. A minimum of one year of relevant experience is required. Compensation starts at $5.62 per hour plus tips.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of serving experience in a fast-paced food and beverage venue, preferably a nightclub environment.
• Knowledge of liquor brands, beer, wine, and garnishments preferred.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit as required.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and take beverage and food orders.
• Serve cocktails and menu items to guests.
• Monitor guest behavior related to alcohol consumption.

Skills

Fluent English

Good communication skills

Knowledge of liquor brands

Job description

We are seeking a Cocktail Server to join our team. The successful candidate will be energetic, outgoing, and fun, while maintaining professionalism at all times.

Responsibilities

• Greet all guests and take beverage and food orders in a prompt and professional manner.
• Serve cocktails and/or menu items to bar guests; up-sell when taking orders.
• Communicate effectively and clearly with co-workers and kitchen staff both verbally and utilizing the point of sales system.
• Communicate with guests clearly, patiently and with good humor.
• Consistently check guests' identification to ensure they meet the minimum age requirements for consumption of alcohol beverages.
• Monitor guest behavior and amount of alcohol consumption to determine when alcohol service to the guests should cease; notify management of incidents involving excessive alcohol consumption or impaired condition of guests.
• Complete all side work assigned and accurately account for all sales and payments from the guest.
• Alert Management of any service and/or safety issues and make appropriate service recovery gestures according to established guidelines.
• Coordinate with bartenders and kitchen for ordering and receipt of food and beverages.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of serving experience in a fast-paced food and beverage venue, preferably a nightclub environment.
• Knowledge of liquor brands, beer, wine, champagne, non-alcoholic beverages, designated glassware, preparation methods, and garnishments preferred.
• Must meet state legal age requirements and speak fluent English; other languages preferred.
• Must be courteous, pleasant, and good-natured, with excellent communication skills.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.

Working Conditions

• Handling, carrying, or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to efficiently and safely stand and move about the entire facility during each shift.
• Bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting.

Compensation: $5.62 per hour plus tips. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.