Osteria - Bartender/Server at Paradies Lagardère OKC

Paradies Lagardère•Oklahoma City, OK

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Osteria, named one of USA Today’s Top 10 Airport Restaurants, is a fast-paced, scratch-made Italian concept that takes pride in every plate and every guest. Paradies Lagardère is an award-winning and innovative Airport Concessionaire looking for passionate individuals to fill roles in a diverse and inclusive retail and dining environment. This position offers part-time and full-time opportunities within an award-winning concept that has kept travelers coming back year after year. The role involves delivering exceptional, attentive service in a fast-paced airport setting, guiding guests through a scratch-made Italian menu, preparing and serving beverages, and creating a welcoming atmosphere for travelers. It also requires ensuring cleanliness, organization, and compliance with food safety standards, and working collaboratively with team members.

Requirements

Previous serving and/or bartending experience preferred
Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Positive attitude and team-first mindset
Dependability and flexibility (including weekends/holidays)
Passion for hospitality and guest experience

Nice To Haves

Experience in high-volume or airport environments
Knowledge of Italian cuisine, wine, or craft cocktails
A natural ability to connect with guests and create memorable experiences

Responsibilities

Deliver exceptional, attentive service to guests in a fast-paced airport setting
Guide guests through our scratch-made Italian menu, including food and beverage recommendations
Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages (bartenders)
Maintain strong knowledge of menu items, ingredients, and daily features
Create a welcoming, energetic atmosphere for travelers from all over the world
Ensure cleanliness, organization, and compliance with all food safety standards
Work collaboratively with team members to keep service smooth and efficient
Warmly greets, acknowledges, and takes guests drink and food order within 30 seconds of them entering the concept.
Accurately total, process and collect payments from guests to include, but not limited to, using the point-of-sale system.
Handles money, processes credit and debit card, makes change, while complying with the company’s Cash Handling and Loss Prevention Standard Operating Procedures.
Knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the restaurant's menu and products. Make recommendations to guests to fit their needs, especially when questioned about potential food allergens.
Create and deliver first-class experiences for the traveling public.