Summer Fun! Cocktail Server -Full-Time & Part-Time
Job Description
Job Description
End of Season & Summer Cocktail Server -Full-Time & Part-Time
Cocktail Server – Summer Hiring
Avanti Food & Beverage Vail
Vail, Colorado
Avanti Food & Beverage Vail is hiring Cocktail Servers for the summer season. This role is a great fit for individuals looking for a flexible summer job in a fast-paced, social environment with strong earning potential.
We are especially interested in local applicants and team members seeking year-round employment, though seasonal availability is welcome.
Schedule & Availability
- Flexible scheduling
- Full-time and part-time positions available
- Weekend and evening availability required
- Opportunity for continued employment beyond summer for strong performers
What You’ll Do
- Provide friendly, efficient cocktail service
- Take and deliver drink orders accurately
- Maintain clean and organized service areas
- Work closely with bartenders and support staff
What We’re Looking For
- Strong work ethic and positive attitude
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Reliable and team-oriented
- Previous serving experience helpful but not required — we’re happy to train the right candidates
Why Work at Avanti Vail
- Ideal summer position with schedule flexibility
- Fun, energetic workplace in the heart of Vail
- Great entry point into hospitality with room to grow
- Preference given to locals and year-round availability
- Ask about employee housing
Apply now to join the Avanti Vail team this summer.
Compensation:
- Vail Minimum Wage + FOH Pooled Tips
- Tipped pool minimum
- High guest volume and consistent summer traffic
- $12.14 hourly + tips (Guaranteed match of at least $21.50/hour for all shifts) and discounts on food & beverages.
Compensation:
$12.14 hourly + tips
Responsibilities:
- Maintain a large section of up to 50 guests in various patio and lounge areas throughout your shift.
- Provide excellent customer service with a professional and friendly demeanor and the ability to upsell!
- Explain and promote our beverage menu, including beer, wine, and cocktails, with a high level of salesmanship.
- Work efficiently and calmly during high-volume service periods.
- Maintain a positive and polite attitude toward guests and fellow employees.
- Collaborate as a team player to ensure smooth and seamless service.
- Communicate clearly with guests and team members.
- Uphold cleanliness and organization in your service areas.
- Deliver a memorable guest experience that reflects Avanti’s standards.
Qualifications:
- Experience in providing exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to manage a large section of up to 50 guests efficiently and effectively.
- Proven track record of upselling and promoting beverage menus with enthusiasm.
- Strong communication skills to engage with guests and collaborate with team members.
- Ability to maintain a positive and polite demeanor under pressure.
- Experience in working as part of a team to ensure seamless service delivery.
- Ability to maintain cleanliness and organization in service areas consistently.
About Company
Originally inspired by European markets and food truck roundups, we are a modern-day food hall. Our locations feature several different restaurant concepts under one roof. Our guests choose which concept they’d like to try, order at the counter or from the QR code at their table, and take a seat in our lounge, dining area, rooftop deck, or two large bars to enjoy their meal.
In addition to our food, we offer a wide variety of inventive craft cocktails, a robust local and specialty beer list, and an approachable wine selection from multiple bars. With an eclectic mix of affordably priced, chef-inspired cuisines under one roof, we’re able to finally answer the age-old question, “Where should we go to eat?”
We are contemporary yet unpretentious, with shared seating to enhance a sense of community. Our guests don’t just visit us for a drink or a meal - they visit us for an experience and the best party in town!