VIP Cocktail Server House of Blues New Orleans

Job Summary:

WHO ARE YOU?

Passionate and motivated. Driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on!

WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO

• Anticipate and respond to guests’ needs
• Strong working knowledge of all beverages
• Answer guest questions, make recommendations, suggestively sell beverages and menu items; take orders
• Communicate drink orders to bar through Point of Sales system
• Deliver drinks, maneuvering trays through large crowds
• Maintain line of sight/atmosphere control by circulating through your work area throughout shift
• Remove dirty glasses and dishes from tables including the lifting/moving of bus tubs up to 25lbs.
• Keep tables clean/wiped
• Clean spills, remove food, trash or other obstacles from floor using proper lifting techniques
• Maintain House of Blues safety and sanitation standards
• Follow housekeeping standards per HOB policy
• Keep current on all standard operating procedures
• Request identification from any guest who appears to be under 30 years of age
• Ensure responsible alcohol service per local ordinance alcohol awareness training and HOB alcohol policies
• Recognize when guests are becoming too intoxicated and refuse further service of alcohol in a courteous and safety-minded manner, bringing it to the attention of the manager
• Receive payment and process cash, credit card or Traveler’s check transactions according to HOB policy
• Ensure that comp and void checks are processed according to HOB policy
• Articulate vocabulary with the ability to adapt and socialize with current audience
• Exemplary and professional grooming standards
• Assist other servers and staff as needed
• Attend pre-shift meeting conducted by Manager on Duty prior to the start of each shift
• Ability to understand and execute flawlessly the standards and procedures of Bottle Service

WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Flexible schedule and ability to work late hours
• Working knowledge of cocktail tray service, basic food service, responsible alcohol service, drink recipes and garnishes, point of sales systems
• Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience serving in an upscale dining and night life venue
• Tolerance of all cultures, music and art forms
• Responsible Alcohol Awareness Training Certification or Equivalent
• Ability to deal with intoxicated guests in a positive and safety minded manner

Preferred:

• Cash handling experience
• Basic knowledge of wines, spirits, and Mixology
• Experience recognizing valid ID’s
• Experience in a live music environment

Physical Demands/Working Environment:

• Working environment is fast-paced, often loud and stressful
• Position requires extended periods of prolonged standing and working on your feet
• Must be able to lift or move up to 25 lbs. using proper lifting techniques

Live Nation Entertainment will never request payment or equipment purchases as part of the hiring process. Recruiters will only contact candidates from official Live Nation or affiliated brand email domains.