· Ability to give proper recognition to Foundation Room Members, Live Nation Corporate Executives and VIP’s to instill appreciation for their membership and patronage
· Impeccable knowledge regarding the steps of service for up-scale dining
· Expert confidence in both bottle and wine service skills
· The ability to up-sell and offer food and beverage suggestions to guests
· Extensive aptitude of culinary terms, methods, and up-scale cuisine
· Capacity to guide and direct guests through their dining experience utilizing recommendation and expertise
· Ability to understand and execute flawlessly the standards and procedures of Bottle Service.
· Articulate vocabulary with the ability to adapt and socialize with current audience
· Exemplary and professional grooming standards
· Cash handling experience and Point of Sales System experience
· Strong working knowledge of all beverages
· Ability to deal with intoxicated guests in a positive and safety minded manner
· Ability to anticipate and respond to guests needs
· Suggestively sell beverages and menu items; take orders
· Answer guest questions, make recommendations, up-sell liquors
· Communicate drink orders to bar through Point of Sales system
· Deliver drinks, maneuvering trays through large crowds
· Maintain line of sight/atmosphere control by circulating through your work area throughout shift
· Remove dirty glasses, dishes, ashtrays from tables, including the lifting/moving of bus tubs up to 25lbs.
· Keep tables clean/wiped
· Clean spills, remove food, trash or other obstacles from floor using proper lifting techniques
· Maintain House of Blues safety and sanitation standards
· Follow housekeeping standards per HOB policy
· Keep current on all standard operating procedures
· Request identification from any guest who appears to be under 30 years of age
· Ensure responsible alcohol service per local ordinance alcohol awareness training and HOB alcohol policies
· Recognize when guests are becoming too intoxicated and refuse further service of alcohol in a courteous and safety-minded manner, bringing it to the attention of the manager
· Receive payment and process cash, credit card or Travelers check transactions according to HOB policy
· Ensure that comp and void checks are processed according to HOB policy
· Assist other servers and staff as needed Attend pre-shift meeting conducted by Manager on Duty prior to the start of each shift