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The Cordish Companies

Cocktail Runner - Sports & Social Washington Job at The Cordish Companies in Was

The Cordish Companies, Washington, DC, United States, 20009


Cocktail Runner Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Maintain professional appearance standards as directed in the Live! Hospitality Employee Handbook.
  • Anticipate and accommodate all the needs of the guests.
  • Uses proper service protocol - serving all drinks to the guest's right, using the right hand.
  • Able to carry a tray
  • Able to comprehensively describe all drinks, specialty cocktails, wine and beer.
  • Provides professional and exceptional service.
  • Ensures delivery of all beverages to the guests.
  • Maintains general cleanliness of assigned stations and entire venue.
  • Follow supervisor's instructions, communicate with and support co-workers, be a team player.
  • Possesses in-depth knowledge of all food and beverage menus.
  • Serves all alcoholic beverages in accordance with all state regulations and alcohol awareness training standards.
  • Follows all company procedures when providing bottle service.
  • Follows proper cash/payment card procedures.
  • Complies with Department of Health and company sanitation standards.
  • Communicates the needs of the guests to Front-of-House and Heart-of-House support staff, managers and chefs.
  • Properly sets-up cocktail lounge/bar and side stations, performs side-work and other opening/closing procedures as directed by management, including:
  • Ensures all lounge furniture is clean and free of debris
  • Performs opening & closing side-work as instructed
  • Reports all breakage, damage of equipment or furniture immediately to management.
  • Attends and participates in daily pre-shift meetings.
  • Attends and participates in any training sessions or departmental meetings.
  • Learn by listening, observing other team members and sharing knowledge while leading by example.
  • Portrays a positive and professional attitude.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of Live! Hospitality, its partners and the entirety of the estate.
  • Works as part of a team and provides help and support to all team members.


Cocktail Runner Qualifications

  • At least 1 year of serving in a fast-paced food and beverage venue. 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.
  • May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.


The Cocktail Tunner 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.
  • Bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting.