Overview

A Cocktail Server (In-Seat) is responsible for preparing and serving a wide range of cocktails and beverages to customers in a bar, restaurant, or event setting. This role involves providing excellent customer service, ensuring the quality of drinks, managing bar inventory, and maintaining a clean and organized bar area. 

This role will pay an hourly rate of $16.00-$17.00 and is tip eligible.  

Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching. 

This position will remain open until August 31, 2025.  

Responsibilities

• Mix and serve cocktails and other beverages according to recipes or customer preferences. 

• Ensure that all drinks are prepared to a high standard and meet quality control guidelines. 

• Greet and interact with customers in a friendly and professional manner. 

• Take drink orders and provide recommendations based on customer preferences. 

• Monitor and manage bar inventory, including ordering and restocking supplies as needed. 

• Keep track of alcohol and other beverage stock to prevent wastage and ensure availability. 

• Maintain a clean and organized bar area, including washing glasses, cleaning countertops, and disposing of waste. 

• Ensure all bar equipment is functioning properly and report any issues for repair. 

• Adhere to all local and state regulations regarding the serving of alcoholic beverages. 

• Check customer identification to verify legal drinking age and refuse service to underage or intoxicated individuals. 

• Process transactions accurately, including handling cash, credit cards, and making change. 

• Maintain a cash register or point-of-sale system and ensure accurate reporting of sales. 

• Work closely with other staff members, such as servers and kitchen personnel, to ensure smooth operation and high service standards. 

• Participate in team meetings and training sessions to stay updated on new drink recipes and service techniques. 

Qualifications

• Previous experience in bartending or cocktail serving is preferred but not required. 

• Familiarity with a wide range of cocktail recipes and techniques is advantageous. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with customers. 

• Strong multitasking abilities and the capacity to work efficiently under pressure. 

• Attention to detail to ensure drink quality and accuracy in orders. 

• Bartender’s license or alcohol service certification may be required depending on local regulations. 

• Food safety certification might be needed in some establishments. 

• Ability to stand for long periods and lift heavy items, such as kegs or boxes of supplies. 

• Good manual dexterity for mixing and serving drinks. 

• Friendly, outgoing, and customer-focused demeanor.