Cocktail Waitress Job Description

Cocktail Waitress Job Description

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Cocktail waitress provides quality service to both internal and external guests, specifically maintaining established quality standards for timely food and beverage.

Cocktail Waitress Duties & Responsibilities

To write an effective cocktail waitress job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included cocktail waitress job description templates that you can modify and use.

Sample responsibilities for this position include:

To maintain complete knowledge of all food and beverages
Experience and working knowledge of quality wines, products and cocktails would be beneficial
Moves quickly with good balance carrying up to 20 lb
Converses with guests, makes suggestions, and answers questions regarding beverages constantly
Maintains cleanliness of tables at all times - clearing empty glassware, plates
Needs to have a TAM/Health card
Must carry a health and tam card
To ensure good communication with all your superiors
To use a tray at all times when serving or clearing tables
To service and be responsible for your assigned section

Cocktail Waitress Qualifications

Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.

Education for Cocktail Waitress

Typically a job would require a certain level of education.

Skills for Cocktail Waitress

Desired skills for cocktail waitress include:

Food and beverages
Food and beverage standards
Menu items and specials
Service standards
Quality wines
Food Hygiene Regulations
Range of drinks available and understand the pricing
Specialized diets and allergens

Desired experience for cocktail waitress includes:

To prepare and check tables before service
To present and explain menus
To ensure that all procedures concerning bar tabs and the transfer of tables are met
To ensure that you are clear on policies concerning the entry of guests and the guest list and that these are adhered to at all times
To clear and reset tables
To ensure the overall cleanliness of your section at all times

Cocktail Waitress Examples

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Cocktail Waitress Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is hiring for a cocktail waitress. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for cocktail waitress
  • To be in full uniform at all times whilst on duty
  • To report to housekeeping at any point that uniform is damaged or spoilt
  • Assist with Set up in service area
  • Record and deliver orders with accuracy
  • Collect and balance money
  • Work neatly and efficiently
  • Be an exceptional team player
  • Have a passion for delivering an outstanding guest experience
  • Be an excellent and confident communicator
  • Have the ability to interact with guests and clients to ensure a fantastic experience
Qualifications for cocktail waitress
  • Must be able to serve alcohol
  • Ensure that service is personal to each of our guests and represents this award-winning bar Entry requirements
  • Fantastic guest service skills
  • Experience working in a quality, busy hospitality environment
  • A strong interest in high quality food and drinks
  • A keen eye for detail and immaculate presentation
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Cocktail Waitress Job Description

Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a cocktail waitress. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for cocktail waitress
  • Good food and wine knowledge
  • A love for "wow"ing the customer and going the extra mile
  • Ensure that service is personal to each of our guests and represents this award-winning bar
  • To be competent in the use
  • Taking food and drinks orders within the bar area and looking after a section
  • Clearing and resetting tables and communicating with the Reception team regarding table movements
  • Delivering drinks orders to the tables in fitting with the Cycle of Service
  • Taking payments for the tables around the bar, and assisting in the restaurant when necessary
  • Maintaining cleanliness of work areas
  • Assisting the bartenders when necessary
Qualifications for cocktail waitress
  • Cocktail and bar experience
  • Passion for guest service and hospitality
  • Previous experience is desirable but not necessa
  • Have previous cocktail waitress / waiter experience in a quality restaurant / bar environment
  • Have a real flair and passion for service and working with quality products and interesting drinks and food menus
  • Have previous experience of taking both drinks and food orders
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Cocktail Waitress Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is hiring for a cocktail waitress. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for cocktail waitress
  • Interacting with customers by taking their orders, making recommendations, providing them
  • Have a minimum of 1-year experience in working in high quality Restaurants / Bars, great presentation and excellent spoken English
  • Previous experience serving drinks food
  • Interacting with customers by taking their orders, making recommendations, providing them wi
  • Provide prompt and efficient food and beverage service to our guest
  • Familiarization of menu items to ensure optimal guest satisfaction
  • Provide a warm, friendly and professional service at all times
Qualifications for cocktail waitress
  • Impeccable appearance with an engaging personality
  • An excellent team player with exceptional communication skills
  • Previous Cocktail Waiter / Waitress experience in a quality restaurant/bar, private members' club or high end luxury venue
  • A real flair and passion for service and working with quality products and interesting drinks and food menus
  • Previous experience of taking both drinks and food orders
  • Attentive and proactive with the ability to respond quickly to needs of the customer
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Cocktail Waitress Job Description

Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of cocktail waitress. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for cocktail waitress
  • An ability to thrive under pressure and work in a high paced environment
  • Must possess eye for detail and be able to manage a section by themselves
  • Excellent personal presentation, strong communication skills with a true passion for customer service
  • Must be available to work on a rotating roster especially on weekends
  • A current NSW RSA Certificate
Qualifications for cocktail waitress
  • Are attentive and proactive with the ability to respond quickly to needs of the customer and managers
  • Are excellent team players with exceptional communication skills
  • Full time Cocktail Waitress
  • At least 1 year experience in busy London cocktail bar (please no time wasters only serious candidates)
  • Presentable and well kept
  • Previous experience is desirable but not necessary

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