Server - Sports & Social Arlington

ENT1009ECIL; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Sports & Social Arlington is hiring a Server to greet guests, take orders, and deliver drinks and meals with enthusiasm and professionalism.

Requirements include at least 1 year in a fast-paced food and beverage setting, knowledge of liquor, and a valid alcohol service permit where required. Nights, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Qualifications

• Must meet state legal age requirements.
• Must speak fluent English; other languages preferred.
• Reading, writing and basic math used in orders and cash handling.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and take beverage and food orders promptly and professionally.
• Serve cocktails and menu items; up-sell when taking orders.
• Maintain professionalism, energy, and friendliness at all times.
• Communicate clearly with guests and kitchen staff; operate POS system.
• Ensure guests meet minimum age for alcohol and monitor service accordingly.
• Accurately account for all sales and payments.

Skills

Fluent English

Excellent communication

Customer service oriented

Teamwork

Education

Alcohol awareness certification / food service permit

Job description

The ultimate fan clubhouse for Rangers fans during home games, away games and all-year round. A celebration of Rangers heritage past, present and future, Sports & Social Arlington is a two-level, 30,000 square foot, family-friendly dining and entertainment venue that allows fans unprecedented access to the Texas Rangers. Equipped with skeeball, table tennis, shuffle puck, air hockey, and virtual golf simulators, Sports & Social Arlington serves beer, cocktails, and an eclectic menu of plates for sharing. Combining the traditional elements of a sports tavern with classic interactive games, Sports & Social Arlington is the perfect destination for groups, professionals and all whose competitive spirit thrives.

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 meet state legal age requirements.
• 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.
• Bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting.