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Cocktail Server

Birchwood Inn
St. Petersburg, United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 13 Mar 2026

About the role

Job Purpose:

Serves patrons by providing information to help food and beverage selections; presenting ordered choices; maintaining dining ambiance.

Duties:

  • Prepare rooftop for service by setting tables condiments, napkins, service plates, and utensils
  • Protect establishment and patrons by adhering to sanitation, safety, and alcohol beverage control policies
  • Help patrons select food and beverages by presenting menu; offering cocktails and aperitifs; suggesting courses; explaining the chef's specialties; identifying appropriate wines; answering food preparation questions
  • Transmit orders to bar and kitchen by recording patrons' choices; identifying patrons' special dietary needs and special requests
  • Keeps kitchen staff informed by noting timing of meal progression
  • Serves orders by picking up and delivering patrons' choices from bar and kitchen; delivering accompaniments and condiments from service bars
  • Respond to additional patron requirements by inquiring of needs; observing dining process
  • Maintain table setting by removing courses as completed; replenishing utensils; refilling water glasses; being alert to patron spills or other special needs
  • Conclude dining experience by acknowledging choice of restaurant; inviting patrons to return
  • Obtain revenues by totaling charges; issuing bill; accepting payment; delivering bill and payment to guest; returning change or credit card and signature slip to patrons
  • Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 Years High Volume Serving Experience
  • Must be able to lift 30 pounds
  • Exposure to extreme weather conditions, including heat, humidity, and cold
  • High energy level
  • Intermediate Knowledge of Liquor, Beer and Wine
  • General Math Skills
  • Selling to Customer Needs

Benefits

Health Insurance, 401K, Discounted Meals

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Company

Birchwood Inn

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