Cocktail Server

Bazaar Holdings Hotel Development LLC•New York, NY

9h•$17•Onsite

About The Position

The Cocktail Server at our restaurant The Bazaar Bar plays an integral role in ensuring our guests have an exceptional dining experience. Through consistency, efficiency, and passion for the Hospitality Industry, we curate a personalized experience for each guest by following our Core Values - create a memorable service for each other and guests alike.

Requirements

Open availability a must: minimum of 3 days per week, including weekends and holidays, with flexibility
Passion for hospitality, guest engagement, and serving others
1 - 2 years full-service, high volume restaurant experience in a server position
Ability to articulate an appealing description of every item we offer. Explain how various menu items are prepared, describing ingredients and cooking methods.
Strong understanding of communication skills to build trusting relationships with colleagues and guests
Maintaining a positive, calm, and collected attitude at all times, under pressure and not under pressure
A yearning to grow and learn
Have a strong work ethic while leading by example
Must be able to walk up and down stairs - stand for 8 to 10 hours at a time
A basic understanding of classic cookery, wine, beer, and cocktails
Previous experience with restaurant point-of-sales(POS) systems

Nice To Haves

Culinary and/or Beverage Degree/Certification, a plus
Hospitality Degree/Certification, a plus

Responsibilities

Work in team-oriented, fast-paced, guest-centric environment
Partner with team members to serve food and beverages that exceed guests’ expectations
Carry beverages on tray
Accurately take food and beverage order, clear tables, reset tables, and polish glassware/silverware/flatware
Provide friendly, attentive, and efficient service
Deliver wine service as detailed by Management
Carry food to guests in a timely manner, speaking to the rule of threes upon delivery
Follow opening, running, and closing sidework responsibilities
Ability to carry a minimum of 40 lbs. when needed
Guide guests through menu while demonstrating memorization of food and beverage menus
Memorize and comprehend allergens within menu to aid guests in deciding correct items
Maintain cleanliness + sanitization of tables and work space
Knowledge of appropriate table settings and service ware.
Train current and new employees following the JAG training guidelines to achieve high performance.
Thorough knowledge of menu items and service procedures.
Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours in length.
Must be able to exert a well-paced ability to maneuver between functions occurring simultaneously.
Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis.
May be required to lift trays of food or food items weighing up to 30 lbs. occasionally.
Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.
Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests and employees.
Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.