Cocktail Server

This position is responsible for taking orders and serving alcoholic and/or non-alcoholic beverages. Responsible for providing friendly and professional service to every guest encountered.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to fit a size 10 or smaller for women’s attire
• Must be able to fit a size 36 waist for men’s attire
• Required to obtain an ABLE liquor license.
• Gaming, Hospitality or Customer Service industry experience preferred
• Previous experience in a high volume bar and cash handling is preferred
• Required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and obtain and maintain an Osage Nation Gaming license.
• Required to maintain a valid Driver’s License.
• Required to provide documents to show the applicant is eligible to work in the United States.
• Osage, Native American, and Veteran preference shall apply to all positions at Osage Casinos.
• Applicants must be able to perform all essential functions of job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

COMMUNICATION:

• Makes efforts to keep informed of company information and communications by reviewing property bulletin boards, digital signage, and company newsletter.
• Effectively communicates concerns and information to supervisor and listens to communication from supervisor.
• Effectively relates ideas for improvements to supervisor and management in accordance with chain of command.

DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS:

• Takes orders and serves alcoholic beverages and/or non-alcoholic beverages according to established recipes and procedures.
• Provides timely cocktail service in a friendly and courteous manner.
• Keeps assigned areas clean and clear of empty drink containers and trash.
• Constantly looks for service opportunities.
• Maintains a proper, complete, and clean uniform.
• Uses all available resources to complete essential duties and responsibilities.
• May be required to prepare detailed daily, weekly, and monthly operating reports as required by the reporting senior.
• Performs all other related and compatible duties as assigned.

GUEST SERVICE:

• Provides excellent internal and external guest services, treating internal and external guests with courtesy and consideration at all times.
• Cooperates and communicates with all fellow employees, always exhibiting mutual respect and consistently projecting a positive, helpful image/attitude.

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE:

• Maintains excellent working relationships with other Company staff and all applicable regulatory commissions and other agencies as may be applicable to ensure compliance.
• Performs all duties in accordance with company core values, objectives of the Osage Nation, internal policies and procedures, as well, as applicable laws and gaming regulations, including but not limited to, the state-tribal compact, IGRA, MICS, ONGR, the Bank Secrecy Act, Office of Foreign Asset Control, USA Patriot Act and Privacy Act.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Read Company newsletters, work instructions, and departmental schedules.
• Perform basic mathematical computations (add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure, including whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.)
• Protect the Company’s value by keeping information confidential.
• Perform assigned tasks under frequent supervision.
• Follow written and verbal instructions.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with managerial staff, co-workers, guests, and the general public. Work well alone or within a team.
• Communicate information and suggestions in oral and written form. Prepare written documents and complete reports as required.
• Utilize MS Office products at beginner to basic (create new documents, open/edit existing documents) skill level.
• Exercise reasonable judgment and seek guidance for decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job duties and responsibilities.
• See problems and avoid situations that could be deemed illegal or represent a safety hazard to fellow employees or guests.
• Respond to inquiries or complaints from employees, guests, regulatory agencies, and others.
• Travel locally or between properties as needed.
• Must be willing and able to work nights and weekends.
• Maintain physical condition and stamina appropriate to performance of assigned duties.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; attending expos or conventions; and developing or maintaining professional networks.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The employee is also regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or control for extended periods of time.
• Ability to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl while performing duties.
• Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Ability to use arms to reach and lift above shoulders.
• Must have normal auditory and good verbal communication.
• Ability to lift upwards of 20 pounds.
• Ability to drag, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Must engage in repetitive motion using wrists, fingers and hands.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is typically performed within a Casino setting.
• Regularly uses personal computer systems and/or other devices to effectively perform job functions.
• Exposure to second-hand smoke.
• Evening and weekend shifts may be required. Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required.
• Noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.
• Employee may be exposed to chemicals, risks associated with working in industrial kitchen (heat, burn, spills).
• The employee may be exposed to the risks associated in attempting to resolve issues with extremely irate or difficult people.
• The employee may be exposed to risks associated with the use of tools/machinery.