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House of Blues Restaurant Server House of Blues New Orleans in New Orleans, Louisiana
Job Summary:
Who are we?
Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment and eCommerce company, comprised of four market leaders: Ticketmaster.com , Live Nation Concerts, Artist Nation and Live Nation Network. Ticketmaster.com is the global event ticketing leader and one of the world’s top five eCommerce sites, with over 27 million monthly unique visitors. Live Nation Concerts produces over 22,000 shows annually for more than 2,300 artists globally. Artist Nation is the world’s top artist management company, representing over 250 artists. These businesses power Live Nation Network, the leading provider of entertainment marketing solutions, enabling over 800 advertisers to tap into the 200 million consumers Live Nation delivers annually through its live event and digital platforms. For additional information, visit www.livenation.com/investors . HOB Entertainment, a division of Live Nation Entertainment, offers exceptional club venues nationwide. House of Blues Venues provide several genres of live music, from Rock, Hip Hop, Country, Rock en Español, Blues, Jazz, Reggae and Pop. House of Blues venues are also known for their southern-style cuisine, juke-joint inspired atmosphere and the World Famous Gospel Brunch. House of Blues opened its doors on Thanksgiving Day in 1992, serving its first meal to the local shelters. Since opening, House of Blues has been committed to giving back to the community through the International House of Blues Foundation.
Who are you?
Passionate and motivated. Driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on!
The Role:
Serve food and beverage items in a knowledgeable, friendly and helpful manner to all guests
Responsibilities:
Greet all guests at table
Respond to guest inquiries regarding menu, wine list, Music Hall
Inform guests of daily specials and make recommendations
Suggestively sell menu items, beverages, desserts, etc.
Anticipate and respond to guest needs
Respond to guest concerns/complaints regarding food or service and correct errors or resolve complaints with a friendly, positive attitude
Organize and prioritize service per appropriate service sequence
Take menu, beverage and bar orders from guests and communicate orders to kitchen and/or bar through micros terminal
Check food orders prior to serving to ensure that they are correct, properly presented, and that special requests have been met
Deliver food and beverages to table
Perform opening/running/closing duties according to HOB policy
Maintain line of sight/atmosphere control by circulating through work area throughout shift
Have the ability to memorize menus and daily specials
Pre-bus tables: remove dirty plates, glasses, etc., from table once guest has finished
Clean spills on tables or around work area
Maintain HOB safety and sanitation standards
Prepare guest checks (on micros terminal) and check for accuracy
Receive payment and process cash, credit card or traveler’s check transactions
Have knowledge of all music, promotional or special events in the house
Assist other servers or other employees as needed
Required to occasionally work Special Events that are scheduled throughout the venue
Qualifications:
Required:
(State or County Licensee or Certification Requirement)/ Responsible Alcohol Awareness Training Certification or Equivalent
2-5 years high volume experience in restaurant operations
Working knowledge of high volume restaurant operations and safe, responsible alcohol service
Standard food preparation/presentation
Skill in guest relations
Wine & Liquor knowledge
Ability to handle multiple tables at one time efficiently and with an upbeat, friendly attitude; read guests in order to anticipate their needs
High School Diploma
Preferred:
Point of Sales knowledge, preferably MICROS
Physical Demands/Working Environment:
Working environment is fast-paced, often loud and stressful
Position requires extended periods of prolonged standing and working on your feet
Must be able to lift or move up to 25 lbs using proper lifting techniques
If the above description sounds like you and fits your background, apply online at http://www.livenation.com/careers/index.html to join the Live Nation Entertainment team today!
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