Server - Sports & Social Washington

Live! Hospitality & Entertainment; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 11,365 - 16,186; Part time

Job summary

A popular entertainment venue in Washington is seeking a Server to provide exceptional service to guests. The role requires greeting guests, taking orders, and serving food and beverages while ensuring guest satisfaction. Ideal candidates should have at least 1 year of serving experience in a fast-paced environment and fluency in English. The position offers $10.00 per hour plus tips, with a requirement to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of serving in a fast-paced food and beverage venue, preferably nightlife.
• Must speak fluent English; other languages preferred.
• Alcohol awareness certification or food service permit as required.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

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, preferrably 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.

This is a tipped position. The hourly rate is $10.00 per hour plus tips.

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