Model Lounge Server GATSBYS COCKTAIL LOUNGE

Gatsby's Cocktail Lounge; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Gatsby's Cocktail Lounge in Las Vegas is seeking friendly servers and cocktail specialists to welcome guests and guide them through a premium lounge experience. You will demonstrate menu knowledge, craft cocktails, and deliver attentive service in a fast-paced setting while maintaining cleanliness, teamwork, and effective communication with management and staff.

Must be 21+ in Nevada, possess an alcohol awareness card, and be able to work nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• 2-year experience as a server or cocktail in a high-volume restaurant.
• 1 year marketing/nightlife-related experience preferred.
• Must read and speak English proficiently; 21+ in Nevada.

Responsibilities

• Greeting guests in a positive, friendly manner and making them feel welcome.
• Guiding guests through all phases of their experience.
• Exhibiting proper menu knowledge, selling techniques and service delivery of beverages and menu items.
• Deliver to guest table according to steps of service.
• Assist in running items, bussing tables and setting tables when necessary.
• Provides direction to and assistance to support staff to ensure proper service.
• Maintaining cleanliness and organization of side stations, tables and POS stations.
• Anticipating guests' needs and responding with a sense of urgency.
• Maintaining professionalism to encourage guests to return.
• Bidding farewell to guests and encouraging return visits.
• Performing opening and closing duties as assigned.
• Adhering to weekly table and guest list requirements.
• Encouraging weekly table reservations.
• Assist in developing restaurant database through networking and data cards.
• Building and establishing a personal clientele.
• Participate in weekly marketing requirements.
• Communicating with management, bartenders and service staff to address issues.

Skills

Server experience

Cocktail knowledge

High-volume service

Social media familiarity

English proficiency

Team player

Cash handling

Tools

POS systems

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS

To include but not limited to:

• Greeting guests in a positive, friendly manner and making them feel welcome.
• Guiding guests through all phases of their experience.
• Exhibiting proper menu knowledge, selling techniques and service delivery of both non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages, and any menu items offered.
• Deliver to guest table according to steps of service.
• Assist in running items, bussing tables and setting tables when necessary.
• Provides direction to and assistance to support staff to ensure proper service.
• Maintaining cleanliness and organization of side stations, tables and POS stations.
• Greeting guests in a positive, friendly manner and making them feel welcome.
• Anticipating the guests’ needs and responding appropriately with a sense of urgency.
• Maintaining a level of professionalism, that will make guests want to return.
• Bidding farewell to guests, using guest’s name when known, and encourage them to return.
• Performing all opening and closing duties, based upon shift assignment.
• Adhere to weekly table and guest list requirements.
• Encourage guests to make weekly table reservations.
• Assist in developing restaurant database through networking and completing data cards.
• Building and establishing a personal clienteles.
• Participate in weekly marketing requirements.
• Effectively communicating with management, Bartenders and service staff in order to fulfill and address any issues or needs requested by guests and or other employees.
• Working as a team, assisting all guests’ and employees’ needs and inquiries.
• Always be positive, show enthusiasm, be humble, be thankful, and be respectful to all team members.
• Following all procedures and policies set forth by the company, division, department and all health and safety regulations set by County health department.
• Conforming to the department grooming standards, uniform or attire, and jewelry policy.
• Responsible for a cash bank or impressed bank issued at the beginning of service.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: (Include equipment knowledge/use)

• 2-year experience as a server/cocktail in a similar, high-volume restaurant environment or 1-year experience in a fine dining establishment required.
• 1 Year experience in marketing nightclubs or restaurants and/or related experience in a Retail or marketing internship or related university marketing course work preferred.
• Experience with social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, etc. and active participant in social media
• Must have a working knowledge of Spirits, Wine and Food.
• Basic computer skills and experience with POS systems and cash handling skills.
• Good communication skills; multilingual is a plus.
• Must be able to speak and to read in English proficiently.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a high stress & high-volume environment.
• Ability to follow directions well, make quick decisions, and keep organized while under pressure.
• Positive attitude, self motivated, energetic and is a willing learner.
• Ability to perform a variety of duties with extreme care, concern and detail.
• Professionally groomed in a manner consistent with department grooming standards.
• Physically able to lift and carry heavy trays and equipment as well as delicate china and glassware up to 50 lbs.
• Physically able to walk without assistance on various surfaces for an extended period of time.
• Must be 21 years of age to serve food and beverages in the State of Nevada.
• Must possess an alcohol awareness card and a Food Handler Safety Training Card.