Food & Beverage Cashier, EDR (Full-Time; Varied)

Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort Position Description

POSITION TITLE:                          Food & Beverage Cashier

DEPARTMENT:                              Starbucks Cherokee Tower, Selu Garden Cafe, Wicked Weed Brewing, Gordon Ramsay, Food Court, Noodle Bar, Lobby Café, Guy Fieri, Employee Cafeteria, Room Service, Room Service Cherokee Tower

GRADE/FLSA STATUS:                H8-Non-Exempt  

BADGE TYPE/COLOR:                 Key - Blue                                             

REPORTS TO:                                 Supervisor, Food Service 

SUPERVISES:                                  N/A

JOB SUMMARY:

Ensure that guests are greeted warmly upon entry, provide excellent service, process payments, and assist fellow team members to ensure overall guest satisfaction.

JOB ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Greet guests; seat them in the restaurant according to the rotation schedule

• Operate a cash register and properly settle checks

• Tabulate bills using calculators, cash registers, or optical price scanners

• Responsible for the proper settlement of all guest checks 

• Receive payment by cash, credit cards, comps, or automatic debits

• Issue receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to guests

• Record tips from credit cards, automatic debits, and comp guests

• Keep the work area neat and clean

• Assist guests by providing information and resolving their complaints

• Balance the register at the end of the shift

• Build relationships with guests

• Demonstrate superior guest service skills by displaying outlined service behaviors

• Ensure service recovery activities

• Maintain an upbeat and positive attitude, create an atmosphere of luck and positive energy with gestures, and sustain enthusiasm from one interaction to the next 

• Build relationships by greeting guests with a warm, friendly verbal greeting

• Maintain clean and orderly checkout areas and complete other general cleaning duties

• Assist in clearing, cleaning, and resetting tables

• Provide a warm farewell and thank the guest for visiting

• Participative member of the team by volunteering and being involved with projects, committees, and task forces, by providing input and suggestions

• Adhere to regulatory, departmental, and company policies/procedures in an ethical manner

• Endorse the business objectives, ethics, and values of Caesars Entertainment in accordance with the Code of Commitment and Mission, Vision, and Values   

EDR Cashier:

• Able to work behind the serving line as a cook, as needed

• Control food production to include:  proper cooking methods, cooking time, and temperature, ensuring sanitation, handling, and storage of prepared food and leftovers as needed

Room Service Cashier:

• Accept responsibility for cash register bankroll, all cash received, credit card charges, complimentary receipts, and charges to rooms 

• Maintain knowledge of current menu items and pricing, how the items are prepared, and what accompanies each meal 

• Responsible for taking guests' food and beverage orders in a timely, cordial, and professional manner, noting any special requests, obtaining needed approvals/verifications as necessary, and processing all orders using the computer system

• Assure timely delivery of comp requests from VIP Services and other casino departments

• Responsible for keeping accurate log entries for all call-down orders, special requests, and hotel guest charge records

• Verify guest room numbers and estimated time of arrival for delivery of amenities 

• Dispatch and track service person availability for orders and assign deliveries, as well as tray pick

• Notify management of any guest complaints, alleged discrepancies, and/or problems involving Room Service

• Assist in the routine inspections and monthly inventories of room service equipment, china, flatware, linen, etc., to ensure proper storage and maintenance

Barista Cashier:

• Highly skilled in coffee preparation with a comprehensive understanding of coffee blends, quality, coffee variety, roast degree, and latte art

• Able to recite recipes from memory and flawlessly prepare all beverages

• Ability to up-sell alcohol, chocolate, pastries, and retail in accordance with restaurant standards

   

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma or GED is required

• Six months of food service experience is preferred

• RASP certification is required*

*Can be completed within 30 days of the hire date

Must demonstrate the following essential knowledge and skills:

• Able to attend to multiple priorities simultaneously

• Legible handwriting

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly

• Ability to talk to others to convey information effectively

• Willing to learn and be adaptable with attention to detail/observant

• Documented teamwork behaviors and attitudes

• Neat, professional appearance with excellent personal hygiene

PHYSICAL, MENTAL, ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to stoop, bend, reach, kneel, twist, and grasp items

• Must be able to have continuous use of hands and arms

• Must be able to be on feet for an 8-hour shift

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds and carry 5 pounds

• Must be able to respond to visual and aural cues

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English

• Must be able to tolerate areas containing varying noise and temperature levels, illumination, vibrations, crowds, and air quality, including secondhand smoke

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, evenings, and holidays

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job.  Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort reserves the right to change the above job description whenever necessary.         5.22.25