Beverage Cost Center 472 Dual Branded Questionnaire

Position
Bar Server (Celebrity Only)
Bar Server (Royal Only)

Min Monthly
Job
Salary
Code
Royal
BRWT XXXXXXXXX
BSV
50.00

Min Monthly
Salary
Celebrity
50.00
XXXXXXX

Please select at least three to four technical questions you will ask your candidates over and above any other
questions you will ask when exploring their experience and skills sets against the Job Description.
Minimum Requirements:
Education
1. Completion of high
school or basic
education equivalency
preferred.

Experience
1. Two to three years previous bar
server experience, preferable in
a 4 or 5 star restaurant, lounge,
hotel, etc.
2. Working knowledge of varying
brands and quality of liquors and
beers.

Technical Skills
1. Working knowledge of cash registers and/or
related computerized systems.
2. Ability to work independently to, quickly and
accurately, mix drinks according to mix logy
standards.
3. Ability to perform basic math functions with
regard to calculating, tips, discounts and
percentage.
4. Ability to up-sell and promote drinks and
specials.
5. Ability to provide on-the-job training to Bar
Utility personnel.

1. List 5 duties of a bar server

1. Greet and interact with guests,
2. take drink orders,
3. settle checks according to company standards,
4. keep tables clean,
5. overall cleanliness of the lounge
2. Name 4 beers and their country of origin
Becks Germany
Budeweiser US
Carlsberg Danish
Coors - US
Corona Mexico
Dos XX Mexico
Fosters Australian
Guiness Ireland
Heineken Holland
Kronenbourg France
Micholob US
Miller US
Samual Adams US
3. Name the garnishes for the following cocktails (pick five):
a. Brandy Alexander Brandy, Crme de Cacao dark, half & half cream and
nutmeg or cocoa garnish
b. Daiquiri Rum with fruit juice depending on flavor requested, the garnish
depends on the flavor (Strawberry, Mango, Orange, Lemon)

c. Grasshopper Crme de Menthe green, Crme de Cacao white, and half

& half cream No garnish
d. Manhattan Bourbon, Sweet Vermouth, dash of bitters, maraschino cherry
garnish
e. Perfect Manhattan 2 oz blended whiskey, 1/2 oz sweet vermouth, 1/2 oz
dry vermouth, 1 dash bitters, Swirl with ice to chill, pour into a cocktail glass,
and garnish with a maraschino cherry.
f. Margarita Tequila with Sweet & Sour Mix with Triple Sec, garnish with
lime, salt on the rim
g. Margarita Preimium Tequila with Sweet & Sour Mix with Countreau,
garnish with lime, salt on the rim
h. Martini Vodka or gin, Dry Vermouth, Olive Garnish
i. Miami Vice Half Pina Colada and Half Strawberry Daiquiri Pineapple with
cherry garnish
j. Mojito Light Rum, muddled sugar and fresh mint and lime (in bottom of
glass) and club soda garnish with a lime & fresh mint
k. Pina Collada Light Rum, Coconut milk, Pineapple juice, frozen blended,
with a pineapple and cherry garnish and sometimes a dark rum float (on
top)
l. Salty Dog Vodka and grapefruit with lime and salt on the rim garnish
m. Seabreeze Vodka, grapefruit and cranberry garnished with orange wheel
n. White Russian Vodka, Kahlua, Half & Half no garnish
o. B-52 Kahlua, Baileys and Countreau marbled or layered, no garnish
p. Kamikaze Vodka, lim and triple sec, no garnish
4.

What does the term Muddle mean in a bar setting?

To crush fruit contents in a glass.

5.

What does the term breakage mean in a bar setting?

The liquor bottles emptied during the course of a shift

6. Name a popular bourbon?

a. Jim Beam
b. Jack Daniels
c. Makers Mark
d. Old Grand Dad
7.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.

Name a popular Gin?

Beefeater,
Bombay Saphire
Dalesburys
Gordons
London Dry
Tanqueray

8.
What is upselling?
Selling up from well to premium brand or Top Shelf.

9. What is the difference between sparkling wine and champagne?

Sparkling wine produced in the Champagne region in France is the only sparkling wine
that may be called Champagne. Sparkling wine is produced in many other wine
producing countries but may not be called Champagne.
10. You served guests a round of drinks; after a couple of minutes they bring to
your attention that the drinks are not strong enough. How do you handle this
situation?
Apologize to the guest and ask them if they prefer another drink

11. A guest sits down in your station; please describe how you acknowledge the
guest
Good afternoon, welcome to the lounge. How was your day? May I suggest and ice-cold
Heineken?
12. What is the appropriate length of time in which you acknowledge a guest?
The best time would be a couple of minutes even if it is a nod to let them know you will
be right with them.
13. A guest appears to be intoxicated. How do you handle the situation?
Have a conversation to evaluate if the guest shows any signs of intoxication, if so,
explain that you are unable to serve any alcoholic beverages and offer soda / coffee /
water. Notify the supervisor / security if guests becomes visibly annoyed.
14. What does teamwork mean to you?
Offer assistance to a co-worker who is very busy, clean tables that are not in your
station, sweep the floor of the entire lounge
15. Is there any reason why you would be unable to carry a tray weighing up
to 25 lbs?
The answer should not be hesitated nor a long pause.