Guest-Experience Cocktail Server

Sarasota Art Ovation Hotel; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarasota Art Ovation Hotel is seeking a restaurant service associate to take orders and serve food and drinks to guests in our downtown property. The role requires a friendly, professional demeanor and the ability to work a flexible schedule.

You will ensure safety and quality, handle payments, and help maintain the dining area and equipment. Prior guest-facing experience and a 21+ age requirement apply; bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a public-facing role.
• Must be 21+ to serve alcohol.
• Ability to communicate clearly with guests and colleagues.
• High school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred.
• ServSafe and/or food safety training completed.
• Alcohol awareness training (TIPS) completed.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• Knowledge of local activities and attractions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Take orders and serve beverages and food to guest tables courteously and efficiently.
• Retrieve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to hotel specs.
• Process payments.
• Assist in the maintenance of the restaurant area and equipment.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college preferred

Tools

ServSafe/food safety training

Alcohol awareness (TIPS)

Job description

Sarasota Art Ovation Hotel is seeking a restaurant service associate to take orders and serve food and drinks to guests in our downtown property. The role requires a friendly, professional demeanor and the ability to work a flexible schedule.

You will ensure safety and quality, handle payments, and help maintain the dining area and equipment. Prior guest-facing experience and a 21+ age requirement apply; bilingual English/Spanish a plus.