Server - Sports & Social BPV

Xfinity Live!; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular sports bar in St. Louis is looking for a Server to provide exceptional service in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities include greeting guests, taking orders, serving food and drinks, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Candidates should have at least one year of experience in a fast-paced venue, excellent communication skills, and knowledge of beverage preparation. The role may require evening, weekend, and holiday shifts, along with physical capabilities to handle food and equipment.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of serving in a fast-paced food and beverage venue.
• Knowledge of liquor brands, beer, wine, and preparation methods preferred.
• Must speak fluent English, other languages preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and take food and beverage orders.
• Serve cocktails and menu items while up-selling.
• Ensure outstanding service and guest satisfaction.

Skills

Fast-paced service experience

Knowledge of liquor brands

Fluent English

Basic math skills

Education

Alcohol awareness certification

Food service permit

Job description

SL Sports & Social
601 Clark Street
St. Louis, MO 63101, USA

The Sports & Social Club is a relaxed sports bar offering classic pub food and tremendous sports viewing, in a comfortable tavern setting. Serving lunch, dinner and a dynamic nightlife, The Sports & Social Club also offers bowling, live entertainment, and a fully equipped private party room. The restaurant and bar is equipped with state of the art technology including the ultimate sports viewing room equipped with two 100 inch high definition projectors and digital surround sound, making the S&SC the perfect venue to watch sports and party with friends. Combining the traditional elements of a sports tavern with classic interactive games, Sports & Social Ballpark Village 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 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.

Physical and Safety Requirements

• Handling, carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds (barware, 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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