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Commander, Navy Installations Command
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Waiter/Waitress
Commander, Navy Installations Command
Department of the Navy
Job Description
Summary
This job involves serving food and drinks to guests at events, conferences, and special functions on a naval base in Newport, Rhode Island, as part of the Navy's recreation services.
You'll take orders, suggest beverages, handle payments, and keep the area clean while ensuring safe alcohol service.
It's a good fit for friendly, customer-focused people with some experience in serving drinks, who are reliable and meet the minimum age for handling alcohol.
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
- Ability to recognize and manage intoxicated patrons when serving alcohol
- Experience in customer service, taking orders, and maintaining a clean work area
- Availability for events at All Hands facility on Naval Station Newport
- Must meet minimum age requirement for alcohol service
Full Job Description
This position is located in the Naval Station Newport, Newport, RI, Regional Support Services Program, Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department, Recreation Division.
The purpose of this position is to provide food and beverage service for catered functions, conference and/or special events.***Positions are located at All Hands*** Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position.
Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs. A qualified candidate must possess: 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:
This position may perform all or some of the following duties as assigned: 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 clean tables. Returns used glassware to bar. Maintains clean work area. Performs other related duties as required Must meet minimum age requirement.
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