Carousel Cocktail Server - PART TIME- Sundays Required

Carousel Waitstaff

This position is part-time. The Carousel Waitstaff serves both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to guests seated at tables and bars, compute bill and accept payment, takes orders for and serve light meals and request identification from customers when legal age is in question.

To perform the Carousel Waitstaff position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The essential duties and responsibilities of the Carousel Waitstaff position are as follow:

• Welcome and greet guests; make all guests feel comfortable and let them know you're there to personally take care of them
• Take beverage orders from guests, enter orders in our order/sale system which relays orders to the kitchen and bar
• Deliver beverages from kitchen and bar to guests in a timely manner
• Perform side work at the start and end of each shift as required by service station assignment
• Maintain clean service areas
• Monitor and observe the dining experience of your guests; ensure that they are satisfied with the food and service; respond promptly and courteously to any requests
• Prepare the bar bill, present check to guest, accept payment, process credit card charges or make change (if applicable)
• Is ready and willing to assist fellow servers as situations arise
• Is ready and willing to assist bus persons with clearing and resetting tables
• Thanks guests for their visit and invite them to return
• Is available to fill in as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant as directed by the restaurant manager of immediate supervisor
• Other duties may be assigned

To perform the Carousel Cocktail Waitstaff successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Customer Service - Manage difficult or emotional customer situations; respond promptly to customer needs; solicit customer feedback to improve service; respond to requests for service and assistance; meet commitments
• Interpersonal - Focus on solving conflict, not blaming; maintain confidentiality; listen to others without interrupting; keep emotions under control; remain open to the ideas of others and try new things
• Oral Communication - Speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listen and get clarification; respond well to questions; participate in meetings
• Team Work - Balance team and individual responsibilities; exhibit objectivity and openness to the views of others; give and welcome feedback; contribute to building a positive team spirit; put success of team above own interests; support team's efforts to succeed
• Ethics - Treat people with respect; keep commitments; inspire the trust of others; work with integrity and ethically; uphold hotel's organizational values
• Organizational Support - Follow policies and procedures; complete administrative tasks correctly and on time; support hotel's goals and values; respect diversity
• Adaptability - Adapt to changes in the work environment; manage competing demands; change approach or method to best fit the situation; ability to deal with frequent changes, delays or unexpected events
• Attendance and Punctuality - Consistently arrive at work on time; ensure work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrive at meetings and appointments on time
• Dependability - Follow instructions, respond to management direction; take responsibility for own actions; keep commitments; commit to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; complete tasks on time or notify appropriate person with an alternate plan
• Initiative - Volunteer readily; undertake self-development activities; seek increased responsibilities; take independent actions and calculated risks; look for and take advantage of opportunities; ask for and offer help when needed
• Judgment - Display willingness to make decisions; exhibit sound and accurate judgment; support and explain reasoning for decisions; include appropriate people in decision-making process; make timely decisions.
• Planning and Organizing - Use time efficiently
• Professionalism - Approach others in a tactful manner; react well under pressure; treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accept responsibility for own actions; follow through on commitments
• Quality - Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; look for ways to improve and promote quality; apply feedback to improve performance; monitor own work to ensure quality
• Quantity - Meet productivity standards; complete work in timely manner; strive to increase productivity; work quickly
• Safety and Security - Observe safety and security procedures; determine appropriate action beyond guidelines; report potentially unsafe conditions; use equipment and materials properly

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required for an individual to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the Carousel Cocktail Waitstaff position:

• Language Ability The individual selected for the Carousel Cocktail Waitstaff position must demonstrate the ability to:
• Effectively interact and communication with people from diverse backgrounds
• Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos
• Write simple correspondence
• Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other associates of the hotel
• Math Ability The individual selected for the Carousel Cocktail Waitstaff position must demonstrate the ability to:
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Compute rate, ratio and percent
• Reasoning Ability The individual selected for the Carousel Cocktail Waitstaff position must demonstrate the ability to:
• Ability to apply common sense in understanding directions to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
• Computer Skills The individual selected for the Carousel Cocktail Waitstaff position must:
• Demonstrate the ability to utilize a computer
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the Micro System or ability to quickly grasp proficiency in the Micros system
• Certificates and Licenses The individual selected for the Carousel Cocktail Waitstaff position must:
• Possess a valid Louisiana Responsible Vendor's Permit or
• Possess the ability and willingness to attend a Responsible Vendor's Class and pass the test with a score of 90% or better
• Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of the Carousel Cocktail Waitstaff position:
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• The position is located in a fast paced, bar setting with controlled temperatures
• Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of the Carousel Cocktail Waitstaff position:
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Regularly talk or hear
• Frequently stand, use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally walk
• Safely navigate mulitple flights of stairs
• Position Status and Availability The individual selected for the Carousel Cocktail Waitstaff position must be available to work:
• A part-time, flexible (AM or PM) shift, Monday – Sunday including holidays
• Education and Experience The individual selected for the Carousel Cocktail Waitstaff position must possess:
• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Two (2) years of Server experience in a face-paced, high volume restaurant or bar setting

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