Cocktail Server - Flexible Evenings, Guest Experiences

kimptonhotelsandrestaurantscareers; Oregon; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is seeking a hospitality team member in Oregon to provide guests with outstanding food and beverage service, drawing on strong wine and spirits knowledge. You will greet guests, take orders, and help in beverage preparation while maintaining a welcoming, high-energy environment.

You should bring at least 1 year of related experience, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• 1 year of previous experience in a similar or supportive role is preferred.
• Highly motivated, take initiative, and have excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent wine and spirits knowledge.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to learn, retain, and present product, menu, and allergy information to guests.
• Basic math skills, able to calculate the correct bill amount and use proper credit card and cash handling skills.
• Food Handler and Alcohol Awareness Certifications (if applicable).
• Flexible schedule, able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when needed.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome our guests and promptly serve them food and beverages, receive and process orders in the POS system in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensure that guests have an outstanding experience and look immediately into any complaints.
• Maintain cleanliness of tables, countertops, and work areas.
• Perform setup and breakdown of various stations (i.e. deli, dessert, coffee, espresso).
• Prepare drink condiments when necessary.
• Assist with seating guests and help with answering phones as business demands.
• Perform all other sidework.
• We all wear multiple hats here at Kimpton. You may need to take on responsibilities outside of this job description at times, as we all do.

Skills

Guest service

Interpersonal communication

Wine & spirits knowledge

Multitasking

Food & beverage knowledge

Job description

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is seeking a hospitality team member in Oregon to provide guests with outstanding food and beverage service, drawing on strong wine and spirits knowledge. You will greet guests, take orders, and help in beverage preparation while maintaining a welcoming, high-energy environment.

You should bring at least 1 year of related experience, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic setting.