F&B Comp. Beverage Server PT

Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino Hotel; Victoriano Hernandez Colonia (TX); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino Hotel is seeking a Beverage Server to provide top-notch drink service to guests on the casino floor and in designated bars. You will maintain a fun, friendly attitude while adhering to all regulatory and company standards.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year of beverage serving experience, strong English skills, and the ability to manage cash and interact with guests in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year food/beverage/cocktail server experience preferred.
• TABC certification required.
• English communication skills; Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide beverage service to guests while maintaining Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino standards.
• Maintain friendly guest service attitude and respond to guest needs.
• Handle cash and reconcile bank.
• Operate beverage stations and equipment as needed.
• Ensure compliance with laws, policies, and Safe Server protocols.
• Attend required trainings and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Customer service

English proficiency

Cash handling

Teamwork

Multitasking

Alcohol knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

POS system

Job description

Reports to:

F&B Beverage Supervisor

Job Summary:

Provide beverage service to guests while maintaining the standards of Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino by providing outstanding guest service, and displaying a fun and friendly attitude at all times.

Essential Functions:

• Ensure compliance with the applicable Tribal, Federal and other laws and gaming regulations and Kickapoo Lucky Eagle policies and procedures.
• Ensure the highest possible standards of guest services by properly listening and responding to guest and team member concerns and questions.
• Maintain friendly and effective working relationships with members of all departments.
• Promote a friendly atmosphere by smiling, welcoming guests with friendly greetings, making eye contact with guests and offering kind departure statements.
• Provide superior cocktail service in designated areas by offering complimentary and alcohol refreshments to guests.
• Practice responsible alcohol service to prevent and recognize potential alcohol related concerns and maintain Safe Server certification.
• Assist with supplying and cleaning all comp beverage stations on the floor.
• Handle cash and reconcile bank.
• Alert management immediately of any issues and problems.
• Operate and handle cash registers, juice guns, cutting boards, soda guns, ice machines, shot glasses, mixers, pourers, knives, coffee machines, alcoholic frozen drink machines, iced tea machines and other utensils equipment as necessary.
• Demonstrate and promote KLECH core values and EGET skills.
• Manage and maintain security of confidential information entrusted to position.
• Attend and satisfactorily complete all required training as assigned.
• Monitor compliance with property established Anti-Money Laundering policies.
• The essential functions listed above are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities pertinent to this position. The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and/or deemed necessary by the Director.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements to Qualifications:

• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• One (1) year experience as a food and beverage/cocktail server, preferred.
• Experience with tray service, preferred.
• Experience in the sale and knowledge of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain current TABC certification.
• Strong communication skills in English both written and oral. Spanish or other language skills a plus.

Qualified Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas Members and qualified Native American preference is observed.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with the General Manager, Directors, Managers and all staff.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced, stressful environment.
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines and multi-task.
• Ability to have strong critical thinking, analytical and guest service skills.
• Must possess a positive attitude with strong organizational and leadership qualities.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions.
• Ability to understand complex instructions and material.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds and with co-workers of all levels.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals and demonstrate leadership and team building skills with empathy and enthusiasm.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to follow and comply with established Casino guest service programs.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this position, the team member is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, push, pull, bend for extended periods; reach with hands and arms; talk and listen on a regular basis.
• The team member must be able to concentrate for prolonged periods.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
• The team member must be able to communicate effectively in person or using telecommunications equipment.
• The team member must have the hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to operate a keyboard, touch-screen display, telephone and calculator.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 30 lbs.

Work Environment:

• Casino floor and normal office setting.
• Frequent walking and standing in a smoke filled environment and frequent contact with the general public.
• Temperature controlled environment with varying noise levels. May be exposed to high levels of noise throughout the day.
• Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to perform under pressure and work long hours under stressful conditions.
• May be exposed to the risks associated in attempting to resolve issues with difficult guests and extremely irate staff members.
• May be exposed to various types of lighting including, but not limited to: artificial fluorescent lights, flashing lights, strobe lights, multiple colored lights, etc.
• Travel may be required to perform one or more essential functions of this position.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be able to obtain and retain a KTTT Gaming Commission License, including successful completion of background check necessary to obtain and maintain license. Responsible to keep all documents current and valid at all times.
• Must be able to provide authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have access to reliable transportation to commute to and from work.
• Must comply with KLEC handbook, internal policy and procedures, and gaming regulations set within KLEC.
• Must participate in tip reporting program.