Drink Runner

Gekko•Miami, FL

About The Position

Gekko employs team members who demonstrate a passion for hospitality and dedication to company values and customer service. We are a diverse organization that provides the opportunity to excel in a fast paced multicultural environment. We are always looking for passionate people who will embrace our belief of hospitality, company growth and customer experience. Our commitment to diversity, teamwork, and integrity are indicative of the service we provide to our guests. We offer career opportunities with work/life balances, as well as a rewarding career experience. As a Drink Runner, you help set the standards by which our restaurant is judged in your personal appearance, your disposition, and your attitude towards the guest. You are always in full view of the guest. You only get one opportunity to make a first impression. Good communication skills are a must. Your working relationship with the entire staff is vital to the operation of the restaurant. You must be able to anticipate guest needs, as well as communicate those needs to your service staff. Many times, you will be asked to take care of the problem yourself. A good Drink Runner needs to have a positive attitude at all times and be able to maintain that attitude in any situation. Our goal is to be busy. When our restaurant is busy, we all make money. Being busy is not an excuse to not be friendly or forgetting to smile and acknowledge the guests. Due to the nature of our business, this position is required to work weekends and holidays. The day-to-day responsibilities include but are not limited to: General Duties and Responsibilities: · Attends all restaurant required meetings and trainings. · Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Groot hospitality standards. · Full time availability with flexibility to work a variable schedule, including evenings, holidays and weekends. · Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform. · Follow food safety and sanitary guidelines issued by the Health Department. · Complete assigned side-work in allocated timeframe. · Has strong knowledge on classic cocktails and spirits. · When bringing out drinks, be certain the glass is clean, filled to the proper level, and that the garnish is correct, fresh and attractive. · Assure trays are always cleaned and organized at the service bar station. · Must know table and position numbers. · Make sure the orders are fully completed before taking out drinks to tables. · Serve drinks and clean empty glassware of the table from the right of the guest when possible. · Serve drinks to the correct person without auctioning. · Always serve the drinks according to the seat numbers (never auction drinks at the table) · Provide timely beverage service in a friendly and courteous manner.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Minimum of 1 year of experience in the position applying for or similar to
Excellent communication skills
Ability to multi-task
Attention to detail, cleanliness and safety
Patience and customer-oriented approach
Excellent people skills with a friendly attitude
Responsible and trustworthy
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Ability to be mobile for a minimum of 6 hours.

Responsibilities

Attends all restaurant required meetings and trainings.
Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Groot hospitality standards.
Full time availability with flexibility to work a variable schedule, including evenings, holidays and weekends.
Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform.
Follow food safety and sanitary guidelines issued by the Health Department.
Complete assigned side-work in allocated timeframe.
Has strong knowledge on classic cocktails and spirits.
When bringing out drinks, be certain the glass is clean, filled to the proper level, and that the garnish is correct, fresh and attractive.
Assure trays are always cleaned and organized at the service bar station.
Must know table and position numbers.
Make sure the orders are fully completed before taking out drinks to tables.
Serve drinks and clean empty glassware of the table from the right of the guest when possible.
Serve drinks to the correct person without auctioning.
Always serve the drinks according to the seat numbers (never auction drinks at the table)
Provide timely beverage service in a friendly and courteous manner.