Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel Resort Position Description

POSITION TITLE:                          Dual Rate Casino Cocktail Server

DIVISION:                                           Food & Beverage

DEPARTMENT:                                Casino Bars

GRADE/FLSA STATUS:                H5/16—Non-Exempt

BADGE TYPE/COLOR:                 Key--Blue

REPORTS TO:                                  Manager, Beverage Operations; Assistant Manager, Beverage Operations

SUPERVISES:                                    Bartenders, Bar Porters, Casino Cocktail Servers

JOB SUMMARY:

As a Dual-Rate Casino Cocktail Server, you will work as a server and supervisor, depending on the department's staffing needs. As a Casino Cocktail Server, you play a pivotal role in shaping the entertainment environment for all our guests. Your courteous, friendly, and prompt beverage service is not just a task but a crucial component of their experience. You are instrumental in creating an enjoyable atmosphere for all guests. When serving in the supervisor role, you are vital to maintaining the Beverage Department’s daily performance to ensure exceptional guest service, surpass company objectives, and implement strategies to boost service scores.

JOB ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES--CASINO COCKTAIL SERVER:

• Work in assigned areas, follow designated loops and maps and provide fast, friendly, professional beverage service to all guests  

• Provide fast service to all guests by keeping service times under twenty minutes

• Provide friendly service to all guests by maintaining an upbeat personality and build relationships by learning guests’ names and beverage preferences

• Provide professional service to guests by learning and communicating information about the beverage menu, pricing, Harrah’s facilities, services, promotions, and Caesars Rewards

• Present beverage orders and payments to the Bartenders when necessary, in an organized and accurate manner

• Must work special events as needed

• Maintain a clean station and work areas by picking up trash, glasses, and litter 

• Utilize a cash wallet/POS/Smart Bar system, ringing the proper amount into the register and giving a guest the correct change; accountable for all cash, charge, and complimentary sales according to established procedure; maintain the integrity of all financial controls and responsibilities 

• Monitor guest consumption of alcohol and intervene as needed according to guidelines

• Follow the guidelines and liquor laws as defined by the EBCI Tribal ABC Commission and NC ABC Commission and Adhere to all regulatory, departmental, and company policies and procedures in an ethical manner

• Endorse the business objectives, ethics, and values of Caesars Entertainment in accordance with the Code of Commitment and Mission, Vision, and Values

JOB ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES--SUPERVISOR:

1. Supervise the day-to-day operation of beverage service on assigned shift

2. Assists with and participates in personnel management processes, such as interviews, training, candidate selection, performance reviews, promotions, transfers, and disciplinary actions, while maintaining accurate performance appraisals and work history entries

3. Responsible for assisting with leading and overseeing operations, including task supervisor, quality monitoring, scheduling, staffing management, and pre-shift meetings. Also, provide coaching, mentoring, and training to ensure high performance, adherence to appearance standards, and effective personnel development

4. Regularly communicate with employees to ensure effective communication flow throughout the company and coordinate between shifts and departments

5. Ensure that guest service consistently meets resort standards at a high level and conduct service recovery activities as necessary

6. Conduct callbacks from guest surveys Must consistently demonstrate sound decision-making to motivate the team and uphold high morale. Manage all shift-related paperwork efficiently. Supervise cash-handling p