Server - Sports & Social Cary

Sports & Social Cary is a one-of-a-kind sports bar and social lounge located in downtown Cary. The location will have plenty of TV screens for fans to watch games, outfitted with state-of-the-art AV technology, the space will boast an impressive LED display showing multiple games and sporting events at once. Sports & Social will offer guests an elevated dining and beverage experience including made-from-scratch menu items and curated cocktails, live music and special events several days a week, as well as a wide variety of interactive social games for everyone to enjoy.

Server Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Greet all guests and take beverage and food orders in a prompt and professional manner.

- Serve cocktails and/or menu items to bar guests; up-sell when taking orders.

- Must be willing and able to show that you are energetic, outgoing, fun person while maintaining professionalism at all times.

- Must be willing to provide outstanding and professional service with a smile to ensure guest satisfaction.

- Must be able to communicate effectively and clearly with co-workers and kitchen staff both verbally and utilizing the point of sales system.

- Communicate with guests clearly, patiently and with good humor.

- Must be well-versed in all concept products and menu items in order to guide the guest experience and sell food and beverage items.

- Consistently checks guests' identification to ensure they meet the minimum age requirements for consumption of alcohol beverages.

- Monitor guest behavior and amount of alcohol consumption to determine when alcohol service to the guests should cease; notify management of incidents involving excessive alcohol consumption or impaired condition of guests.

- Must be able to complete all side work assigned.

- Accurately account for all sales and payments from the guest.

- Alert Management of any service and/or safety issues. Make appropriate service recovery gestures according to established guidelines in order to ensure total guest satisfaction.

- Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.

- Coordinate with bartenders and kitchen for ordering and receipt of food and beverages.

Server Qualifications

- At least 1 year of serving in a fast paced food and beverage venue, preferably nightclub environment.

- Knowledge of liquor brands, beer, wine, champagne, non-alcoholic beverages, designated glassware, preparation methods and garnishments preferred.

- Must meet state legal age requirements.

- Must speak fluent English, other languages preferred.

- Must be courteous, pleasant, and good natured.

- Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with guests, bartender, wait staff, cooks, and supervisors.

- Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.

- Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when taking orders, completing paperwork, etc.

- Basic math skills are frequently used when handling cash and credit.

- May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

The Server position requires the ability to perform the following:

- Handling, carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds (bar ware, carts, boxes, bottles, etc.).

- Must be able to efficiently and safely stand and move about the entire facility during each shift.

- Handling food, objects, products and utensils effectively and safely.

- Bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting.