Job Title: Food Server
Location: El Cortez Hotel & Casino – Downtown Las Vegas
Job Type: Full-Time or Part-Time (In-Person)
Benefits:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance through the Culinary Union
- Paid Time Off and Vacation
- Free Employee Parking (one of the few downtown properties to offer this)
- Free Employee Dining with Rotating Meals Daily
- Free Uniform Laundering Service
- Excellent Opportunities for Growth and Promotion Transfer
About El Cortez:
Located in the heart of the Fremont East Entertainment District, El Cortez has been a staple of Downtown Las Vegas since 1941. As the first major resort in the area and a proud member of the National Registry of Historic Places, El Cortez blends its rich history with a modern approach to hospitality. As a family-owned business, we focus on providing a supportive, inclusive environment where employees can grow and thrive. We value diversity and are committed to offering excellent service to our guests. Join us and be part of a team that’s dedicated to delivering a unique and memorable experience for both our guests and employees.
Job Overview:
El Cortez is seeking experienced, energetic, and customer-focused Union Food Servers to join our team at our very busy restaurant located inside our historic, family-owned casino. The ideal candidate thrives in a high-volume environment and is committed to delivering outstanding guest service with a positive attitude.
Key Responsibilities:
- Greet guests warmly and deliver attentive, friendly service throughout their dining experience
- Take accurate food and beverage orders and enter them promptly into the POS system
- Memorize menu items and offer recommendations based on guest preferences
- Refill drinks, check in on guests during their meals, and anticipate guest needs
- Address customer issues quickly and refer any unresolved concerns to management
- Maintain cleanliness and organization in the service area
- Work collaboratively with team members to ensure smooth operations during all shifts
Qualifications:
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Must be available to work any shift, including weekends and holidays
- Minimum 1 year of experience as a food server in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant
- Ability to remain on your feet for extended periods and lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
- Knowledge of food service procedures, safety regulations, and customer service best practices
- Strong communication skills and a team-oriented attitude
- Must pass a pre-employment urine drug and alcohol test
DISCLAIMER
This job description is not intended to include every duty and responsibility of the job, nor is it intended to be an exhaustive list of the skills, abilities, requirements, and working conditions for this job. While it serves as an accurate reflection of the job, management reserves the right to revise the details of the job and assign additional tasks based on job necessity, such as emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technical developments.
Work Location: In person
Food Server in Location not specified at El Cortez Hotel & Casino
- Other openings
- 4
- Hiring in
- 2 locations
- Typical pay
- $49,920–$49,920
El Cortez Hotel & Casino currently has 4 other roles open on LocalWork across 2 locations. If this particular role is not the right fit, their other openings may be.
For context, most servers earn between $49,920–$49,920 a year according to Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data. What this particular role pays is set by the employer — check the description above.
This position is listed as part time and onsite. It was posted today.