Drink Runner

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Department:
Front of House (FOH)

Reports To:

Floor Manager > GM

Location:

Cala Scottsdale Pay: $12.15/hour + Tips

The Drink Runner supports bartenders and servers by delivering beverages efficiently and accurately while maintaining the aesthetic, energy, and hospitality standards of CALA. You are responsible for protecting cocktail integrity, ensuring presentation excellence, and supporting seamless service execution. This role is fast-paced, team-oriented, and essential to maintaining the rhythm and flow of service. You move with purpose, awareness, and positivity.

• Deliver beverages from bar to guests promptly and accurately.
• Verify drink accuracy before leaving the bar (garnish, glassware, modifiers, presentation).
• Communicate clearly with bartenders and servers to maintain timing and flow.
• Ensure beverages are placed properly and confidently at the table.
• Announce drinks when appropriate and engage guests with warmth and professionalism.
• Maintain cleanliness of bar areas, service stations, and drink trays.
• Assist with glassware restocking and polishing as needed.

• Greet guests warmly when delivering beverages.
• Be prepared to describe drinks briefly and confidently if asked.
• Maintain a polished yet relaxed demeanor that reflects CALA’s Mediterranean spirit.
• Anticipate needs and communicate opportunities to servers or bartenders.
• Handle guest interactions with professionalism and positivity.

• Support bartenders during high-volume service.
• Assist in maintaining an organized, clean, and efficient bar environment.
• Communicate 86’d items or bar updates to the team as needed.
• Uphold a team-first mentality.

• High energy and strong sense of urgency.
• Attention to detail and presentation standards.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong communication skills.
• Professional appearance and positive attitude.
• Passion for hospitality and creating memorable experiences.
• Ability to lift and carry trays and glassware safely.
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Previous restaurant experience preferred but not required — personality and work ethic matter most.

• Be part of a high-energy, design-forward Scottsdale destination.
• Work with a team that values personality and professionalism.
• Growth opportunities within CLIVE Collective.
• Competitive pay.
• Dynamics, vibrant work environment.