Server - Pizza Bar Louisville

Xfinity Live!; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 16,531 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A lively bar in Louisville seeks an enthusiastic Server to greet guests and take orders promptly while providing outstanding service. Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of experience in a fast-paced venue and enjoy interacting with guests. Knowledge of various beverages and strong communication skills are key for success in this bustling environment. The role requires lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds and may involve night and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of serving in a fast paced food and beverage venue.
• Must speak fluent English, other languages preferred.
• Communication skills are essential for interacting with guests.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and take beverage and food orders promptly.
• Serve cocktails and up-sell menu items.
• Monitor guest behavior regarding alcohol consumption.

Skills

Customer service

Effective communication

Teamwork

Knowledge of liquor brands

Basic math skills

Education

Alcohol awareness certification

Food service permit or valid health/food handler card

Job description

Pizza Bar Louisville is your go-to bar that has a hint of sarcasm, a sniff of nostalgia, and a slice of home because you know in your heart you belong here. It’s a slice of Louisville’s good life. Serving New York style pizza in the comfortable atmosphere.

Server Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Greet all guests and take beverage and food orders in a prompt and professional manner.
• Serve cocktails and/or menu items to bar guests; up-sell when taking orders.
• Must be willing and able to show that you are energetic, outgoing, fun person while maintaining professionalism at all times.
• Must be willing to provide outstanding and professional service with a smile to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and clearly with co-workers and kitchen staff both verbally and utilizing the point of sales system.
• Communicate with guests clearly, patiently and with good humor.
• Must be well-versed in all concept products and menu items in order to guide the guest experience and sell food and beverage items.
• Consistently checks guests' identification to ensure they meet the minimum age requirements for consumption of alcohol beverages.
• Monitor guest behavior and amount of alcohol consumption to determine when alcohol service to the guests should cease; notify management of incidents involving excessive alcohol consumption or impaired condition of guests.
• Must be able to complete all side work assigned.
• Accurately account for all sales and payments from the guest.
• Alert Management of any service and/or safety issues. Make appropriate service recovery gestures according to established guidelines in order to ensure total guest satisfaction.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.
• Coordinate with bartenders and kitchen for ordering and receipt of food and beverages.

Server Qualifications

• At least 1 year of serving in a fast paced food and beverage venue, preferably nightclub environment.
• Knowledge of liquor brands, beer, wine, champagne, non-alcoholic beverages, designated glassware, preparation methods and garnishments preferred.
• Must speak fluent English, other languages preferred.
• Must be courteous, pleasant, and good natured.
• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with guests, bartender, wait staff, cooks, and supervisors.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.
• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when taking orders, completing paperwork, etc.
• Basic math skills are frequently used when handling cash and credit.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

The Server position requires the ability to perform the following:

• Handling, carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds (bar ware, carts, boxes, bottles, etc.).
• Must be able to efficiently and safely stand and move about the entire facility during each shift.
• Handling food, objects, products and utensils effectively and safely.

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