Cocktail Server PT

Cherokee Nation Businesses; Mississippi; On-site; USD 12,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Cherokee Nation Businesses at Gold Strike Casino in Mississippi is seeking a part-time Cocktail Server to deliver food and alcoholic beverages to guests, ensuring an exceptional guest experience.

Role is hourly; part-time with a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays. Requires a high school diploma and at least 6 months of cocktail/food service experience, plus knowledge of beverages and strong customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of beverages on the menu, including wine and champagne by the glass.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Able to lead and mentor a team.
• Able to take initiative and exhibit flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Take orders and serve food and drinks efficiently and accurately in the work area.
• Place orders, garnish, and serve cocktails to guests.
• Maintain knowledge of menu items, liquor brands, beers, and non-alcoholic selections.
• Respond to guest inquiries about hotel services and local attractions.
• Perform opening/closing duties and keep station clean and stocked.
• Resolve guest complaints or escalate to management as needed.

Skills

Beverage knowledge

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Initiative

Flexibility

Menu knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

PRIMARY PURPOSE:
As a Cocktail Server, you will be responsible for excellent customer service by delivering food and alcoholic beverages throughout the casino ensuring an exceptional guest experience.

Position: Hourly, Part-Time
Location: Gold Strike Casino

Responsibilities

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Take orders and serve food and drinks efficiently and accurately in the work area as applicable.
• Place orders, garnish, and serve cocktails to guests.
• Maintain complete knowledge of menu items, liquor brands, beers, and non-alcoholic selections available.
• Knowledge of hotel services, features, local attractions, and activities to respond to guest inquiries accurately.
• Perform opening and closing duties based upon shift assignment including folding/stacking cocktail napkins, stock swizzle sticks, straws, matches, line cocktail trays, stock glassware, restock supply cabinet, inspect the cleanliness and condition of assigned station and service areas; rectify any deficiencies.
• Resolve guest complaints within the scope of authority; otherwise, refer the matter to management, and/or notify the supervisor and/or Security of all unusual events, circumstances, missing items, or alleged theft.
• Perform other job-related duties as requested.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six (6) months of experience as a cocktail and/or food server in a similar environment.
• Experience working in a similar resort setting, preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of beverages on the menu, including characteristics of wine and champagne by the glass, major wines, liquor brands, beer, non-alcoholic beverages, designated glassware, terminology, and garnishes.
• Highly motivated and energetic personality.
• Able to take initiative and exhibit flexibility.
• Excellent customer service skills as well as interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all business contacts.
• Able to lead and mentor a team.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This position may require strenuous physical activities and exposure to pipe, cigar, and/or cigarette smoking. An ability to work a flexible schedule, including extended hours, weekends, and holidays may also be required.

This is not intended to include every duty or responsibility of the job nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do this job.

Job Info

• Job Identification 31885
• Job Category Food and Beverage
• Posting Date 08/31/2026, 02:44 PM
• Job Schedule Part time
• Locations Gold Strike Casino (MS) (On-site)