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Cocktail Server
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What they do
A Waiter or Waitress takes orders and serves food and beverages to customers in restaurants. Answers customer questions about menu items, prepares checks and collects payment, and assists with clearing dishes and tables. May work in banquet or dining halls.
$31,108 / year median in Florida
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Southern Charm Bistro is seeking an outgoing, polished, and hospitality-focused Cocktail Server to provide exceptional beverage and food service to our guests. The ideal candidate is personable, attentive, knowledgeable, and comfortable working in an upscale yet welcoming restaurant environment. Responsibilities Greet guests warmly and provide attentive table and cocktail service. Take accurate cocktail, wine, beer, and food orders. Learn and confidently explain our cocktail and food menus. Make recommendations and appropriately suggest additional menu items. Accurately enter orders into the POS system. Deliver beverages and food promptly and professionally. Check on guests throughout their experience. Maintain clean and properly set tables and service areas. Communicate effectively with bartenders, kitchen staff, servers, and management. Process guest payments accurately. Follow responsible alcohol-service requirements and verify identification when required. Assist with opening, closing, restocking, and side-work duties. Help create the warm Southern hospitality experience associated with Southern Charm Bistro. Qualifications Previous serving, cocktail, or hospitality experience preferred. Must meet Florida requirements for serving alcoholic beverages. Excellent communication and customer-service skills. Professional appearance and demeanor. Comfortable recommending and selling food and beverages. Ability to handle multiple tables and priorities during busy service. Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented. Must be available for evenings, weekends, special events, and holidays as scheduled. What We're Looking For We want someone who understands that great service is more than taking an order. Our Cocktail Servers should be able to read the room, anticipate guest needs, create genuine connections, and contribute to the sophisticated but comfortable atmosphere of Southern Charm Bistro.