Cocktail Server - LAVO Tampa

Tao Group Hospitality•Tampa, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

In early 2027, Tao Group Hospitality is bringing two distinct dining experiences to Hotel Cala on Tampa’s waterfront. LAVO will make its Tampa debut with signature coastal Italian cuisine and hospitality, while BarOnda will bring a vibrant atmosphere to the Riverwalk with curated cocktails, bites, and waterfront views. We’re building our opening teams now. Join Tao Group Hospitality and be part of bringing two exciting new destinations to Tampa. This role actively takes orders, conducts full and complete beverage/food service, and monitors guests’ lounge/bar experience. It involves interacting with lounge/bar guests, fellow team members, and supervisors in a polite and courteous manner to ensure gracious hospitality.

Requirements

Tao Group Hospitality in-venue cocktail server training
Ability to write, read, and verbally communicate
Must have good positive energy throughout the day
Must be able to print legibly for Team Members, management, and guests to read
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
Must be able to move quickly
Must be able to push and lift up to 75 lbs. with or without assistance
Maintain a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance adhering to Company standards
Must be effective as part of a team; ability to interact with internal and external customers, managers, and co-workers in a professional, courteous manner
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment

Nice To Haves

Previous hospitality experience preferred
Previous cocktail server or floor server experience preferred
Experience in a high-volume restaurant/nightclub/lounge

Responsibilities

Anticipate and accommodate all needs of the guests
Provides professional and exceptional service
Presents menus, answers questions, and makes suggestions for all beverage and food items.
Inform guests of all food and beverage specials, with prices
Solicit any allergy or dietary restrictions from each guest and communicate to the kitchen
Accurately enters all orders into the POS system
Ensures the delivery of all food and beverage to the guests
Maintain general cleanliness of assigned stations and the entire venue
Reports all breakage, and damage of equipment or furniture immediately to management
Follow supervisor’s instructions, communicate with and support co-workers, and be a team player
Possesses in-depth knowledge of all food and beverage menus and the company
Serves all beverages in accordance with all state regulations and alcohol awareness training standards
Follows all company procedures when providing bottle service
Follows proper cash/payment card procedures
Complies with Department of Health and company sanitation standards
Accurately completes all end-of-shift financial procedures
Communicates the needs of the guests to Front-of-House and Heart-of-House support staff, managers, and chefs
Properly sets-up cocktail lounge/bar and side stations, performs side-work and other opening/closing procedures as directed by management, including: Ensures all lounge furniture is clean and free of debris, Sets tables with proper settings, Stocks side-stations with prescribed supplies, Completes opening duties as assigned or directed, Completes closing duties as assigned or directed
Attends and participates in daily pre-service meetings
Attends and participates in any training sessions or departmental meetings
Learn by listening, observing other team members, and sharing knowledge while leading by example
Portrays a positive and professional attitude
Demonstrates knowledge of Tao Group Hospitality, its partners, and supporting hotel environments
Works as part of a team and provides help and support to all team members
Assist and/ or complete additional tasks as assigned