Premium Cocktail Runner & Bar Service Specialist

ENT1009ECIL; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

ENT1009ECIL in Washington, DC seeks a Cocktail Runner to support our bar team. You will maintain professional appearance, anticipate guest needs, and deliver all beverages with polished service.

You will describe drinks, wine and beer, assist bartenders, keep stations clean, participate in daily pre-shift meetings, and follow health and safety standards, including lifting up to 50 pounds and occasional nights/weekends. This role requires teamwork and a positive attitude.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of serving in a fast-paced food and beverage venue.
• Must meet state legal age requirements.
• Must speak fluent English; other languages preferred.
• Must be courteous, pleasant and good natured.
• Communication skills are used frequently with guests and staff.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or health handler card as required.
• May be required to work nights, weekends or holidays.

Responsibilities

• Maintain professional appearance standards as directed in the Live! Hospitality Employee Handbook.
• Anticipate and accommodate all the needs of the guests.
• Serve all drinks to the guest’s right, using the right hand.
• Able to carry a tray.
• Describe all drinks, specialty cocktails, wine and beer.
• Provide professional and exceptional service.
• Deliver beverages to guests; maintain cleanliness of stations and venue.
• Follow supervisor’s instructions and work as part of a team.
• Communicate guest needs to Front-of-House and Heart-of-House staff and managers.
• Set up cocktail lounge/bar and side stations; perform opening/closing procedures.
• Attend daily pre-shift meetings and trainings.
• Learn by listening and leading by example.

Skills

Fluent English

Team player

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

Alcohol awareness certification

Food safety/health handler card

Job description

ENT1009ECIL in Washington, DC seeks a Cocktail Runner to support our bar team. You will maintain professional appearance, anticipate guest needs, and deliver all beverages with polished service.

You will describe drinks, wine and beer, assist bartenders, keep stations clean, participate in daily pre-shift meetings, and follow health and safety standards, including lifting up to 50 pounds and occasional nights/weekends. This role requires teamwork and a positive attitude.