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MWR Waiter/Waitress
Commander, Navy Installations
Department of the Navy
Job Description
Summary
This job involves serving drinks and providing customer service in a bar or lounge at a Navy recreational facility in California.
You'll take orders, suggest beverages, serve them properly, handle payments, and keep the area clean.
It's a good fit for friendly, detail-oriented people who enjoy working in a fast-paced hospitality environment and are comfortable around alcohol service.
Key Requirements
- Skill in serving beverages properly, including cocktails, wines, and other drinks
- Knowledge of popular cocktails, beverage types, wine availability, and serving temperatures
- Ability to perform simple math for calculating checks and handling payments
- Capability to recognize and manage intoxicated patrons
- Experience in customer service, such as taking orders, suggesting drinks, and clearing tables
- Availability to work in a bar or lounge setting within a military recreational department
- Willingness to maintain a clean work area and perform related duties
Full Job Description
This position is located in the Food and Beverage Division of the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department in the Navy Region Southwest. Skill to serve beverages in the proper manner.
Knowledge of composition of popular cocktails and types of beverages served. Availability of wines and their proper serving temperatures.
Knowledge of simple math calculations in order to tabulate checks. Ability to recognize intoxicated patrons when serving alcohol. Major Duties:
Performs beverage service functions in a bar or lounge area. Asks patrons what beverages are desired and writes the order on a guest check.
Describes or suggests cocktails, highballs, wines, or other beverages upon request. Gives order to bartender. Receives and places beverages on a small tray and serves patrons.
Adds fruit or decorations to cocktails, as required. Collects payment from patrons and settles account with bartender or cashier. Observes when patron leaves and cleans tables.
Returns used glassware to bar. Maintains clean work area. Performs other related duties as required.
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