COCKTAILS - Part time

Caesars Entertainment; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Time

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Team Member Discounts

Job summary

Caesars Entertainment is seeking a cocktail server to walk the casino floor, take beverage requests and provide drinks with exceptional guest service.

Responsibilities include prompt, courteous service, age verification, and maintaining a professional standard while supporting a seamless guest experience. This role offers tips-based earnings and full-time benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Prior serving experience required.
• Must obtain & maintain an active Illinois Gaming License.
• Must have alcohol awareness training and be certified.
• Ability to be physically mobile, and stand/walk during shifts.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Walk the casino floor and take beverage requests.
• Provide beverages with exceptional guest service.
• Give prompt, pleasant, courteous and efficient service.
• Verify legal drinking age of guests.
• Complete all side work and keep work area ready for the next shift.
• Offer a unique service while maintaining professionalism.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Guest service

Communication

Alcohol awareness

Cash handling

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

POS system

Job description

WE ARE CAESARS

At Caesars Entertainment, our Mission, Vision & Values reflect our unique purpose, providing people with possibilities and places to have fun. Our Mission, Vision & Values represent a unifying and inspiring way forward, and all Team Members are expected to uphold them.

Our Mission: “Create the Extraordinary”

Our Vision: “We create spectacular worlds that immerse, inspire and connect you. We don’t perform magic; we create it with excellence.”

Our Values: “Blaze the Trail, Together We Win, All-In on Service”

Our corporate social responsibility framework, People Planet Play, represents our continuous dedication to enhancing economic development, uplifting the wellbeing of our Team Members and their families, and making positive contributions to the communities we operate in.

Job Summary

A cocktail server is responsible for walking the casino floor and take requests for beverages. Providing beverages to guests while maintaining exceptional guest service.

How You Will Create the Extraordinary

Give prompt, pleasant, courteous and efficient service.

Always utilize alcohol awareness training while acknowledging all guests with a prompt and friendly greeting

Anticipate all guests’ needs and respond appropriately with a sense of urgency.

Verify legal drinking age of guests.

Complete all side work duties and ensure work area is prepared for succeeding shift.

Offer a unique service while sustaining a level of professionalism that encourages guests to return.

Other duties as assigned

What You Will Need

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Prior serving experience required.

Must be able to obtain & maintain an active Illinois Gaming License.

Must have alcohol awareness training and be certified.

• Ability to be physically mobile, and stand/walk during shifts.
• Must be able to move around in small spaces.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Requires bending, stooping pushing, kneeling, and reaching overhead.
• Excellent guest service and communication skills.
• Ability to handle money and make correct change utilizing a POS system.
• Must be able to work in areas containing dust, varying noise and temperature levels, lighting, vibrations, crowds and air quality.
• Must always present a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Always display a high level of confidentiality and integrity.
• Capacity to work well with others and handle stressful situations with ease.
• Possess effective learning skills.
• Ascend and descend stairs and maintain equilibrium for an extended period.

Salary Range: $9.00 per hour + tips

Benefits:

• Full Time
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Education Assistance, Team Member Discounts

TOGETHER WE WIN

We believe in delivering family-style service—an approach that fosters warmth, connection, and a genuine sense of belonging. Our team treats every guest and colleague with the same care and hospitality we would extend to family, creating a welcoming environment built on respect, teamwork, and personalized attention. Whether assisting customers or collaborating with coworkers, we prioritize service that is thoughtful, supportive, and rooted in genuine relationships.

DISCLAIMER

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. The Company reserves the right to make changes to the job description whenever necessary.

As part of the onboarding process for new hires, candidates will be required to complete a background check. In addition, pre-employment drug testing is mandatory for any role operating a motor vehicle (Valet, Bus Drivers, Limo Drivers), Facilities and/or Engineering, Lifeguards, Pilots, Security and Surveillance roles. Pre-employment screenings will be completed prior to an offer being extended, except where applicable law requires that such pre-employment screening may occur post-offer. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants based on race, color, national origin, sex, age over 40, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

ADA

Caesars Entertainment will engage in an interactive process and make reasonable accommodations, as required by law, for individuals with disabilities or to accommodate pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, or where a conflict exists between the position and an individuals’ religious beliefs or practices.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Caesars Entertainment is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Caesars Entertainment will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based upon a person’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, age, sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, familial status, ancestry, local human rights commission activity, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other protected class.

Job Info

• Job Identification 87761
• Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary