How to hire a fountain worker

How to hire a fountain worker, step by step

Here's a step-by-step fountain worker hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a fountain worker job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new fountain worker
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your fountain worker job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a fountain worker for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A fountain worker's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, fountain workers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents fountain worker salaries for various positions.

   Type of Fountain Worker	Description	Hourly rate
   Fountain Worker	Food and beverage serving and related workers perform a variety of customer service, food preparation, and cleaning duties in restaurants, cafeterias, and other eating and drinking establishments.	$11-17
   Server And Hostess	A server and hostess is an employee who plays the dual role of both a hostess and a server. As implied by this, a server and hostess is in-charge of welcoming guests as they enter the restaurant, ensuring that the guests' tables are ready before leading them to their assigned tables, handing over the menu, and waiting for the guests to finalize their order... Show more	$10-17
   Server/Barista	A server/barista is someone who makes and serves beverages and foods, such as coffee, tea, and sandwiches or baked goods. He/She or she should be able to explain menu items to customers to ensure customer satisfaction... Show more	$11-19

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Cleanliness
   • Customer Service
   • POS
   • Cash Handling
   • Guest Complaints
   • Safety Standards
   • Input Orders
   • Food Preparation
   • Drink Orders
   • Food Handling
   • Food Orders
   • Coffee Drinks
   • Customer Orders
   • Guest Checks

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   Responsibilities:

   • Wait staff: provide friendly customer service; accurately take customer orders; maintain cleanliness of tables and floor.
   • Stock ingredients, materials, and supply for beverage station.
   • Operate POS cash register system; responsible for handling money and making transactions.
   • Clean tables, collect and wash dirty dishes, maintain stock, and perform cleaning duties at closing time.
   • Maintain legal obligations for responsible bartending by verification of legal age of all customers.
   • Replace or attach bar code labels on every ammunition containers for identification and location.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your fountain worker job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A fountain worker can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, fountain workers' average salary in louisiana is 42% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level fountain workers 36% less than senior-level fountain workers.
   • Certifications. A fountain worker with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a fountain worker's salary.

   Average fountain worker salary

   $14.05hourly

   $29,234 yearly

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   Entry-level fountain worker salary

   $23,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

4. Writing a fountain worker job description

   A good fountain worker job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a fountain worker job description:

   Fountain worker job description example

   JOBSUMMARY:
   
   The primary responsibility of the Fountain worker is to accurately handle cash register transactions and ensure guests are greeted cheerfully and prepare food & beverage per guest's request
   
   ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
   
   • Provides fast, friendly, professional and responsive customer service to restaurant guests and staff.
   
   • Engages in friendly conversations with guest whenever possible using the 10/5 Rule: 10 feet - make eye contact and smile, 5feet - greet and speak to guest.
   
   • Accurately inputs all orders into the POS terminal.
   
   • Accurately posts all transactions on the POS terminal giving correct change; accounts for all cash, charge and complimentary sales according to established procedure; maintains integrity of all financial controls and responsibilities.
   
   • Makes drinks to order in accordance with established recipes and time guidelines.
   
   • Delivers product to customer in timely manner.
   
   • Maintain high levels of customer service at all times.
   
   • Thanks guests for their patronage.
   
   • Maintain appropriate level of stock items in area.
   
   • Assist in maintaining display cases and pastry par levels.
   
   • Keeps designated working area clean and organized and assists in maintaining cleanliness of surrounding areas, and condiment areas in accordance with established health and safety standards.
   
   • Assist all co-workers as needed. Assist Management in getting food product to customer
   
   • Assist in training new Fountain Counter Persons and new Management staff during their training period.
   
   • Responsible for periodic cleaning tasks assigned by Management
   
   • Attend mandatory meetings and training classes as assigned.
   
   • Resolve guest complaints expeditiously and inform Management of the complaint
   
   • Prepare or serve menu items, such as sandwiches or salad
   
   • Basic food preparation and service
   
   Qualifications:
   
   QUALIFICATIONS:
   
   • Must have 6 months previous cash handling experience.
   
   • Work requires effective communication in English, both verbal and written form in a professional manner.
   
   • Must present a neat and professional appearance.
   
   • Work requires attention to detail and accuracy.
   
   • Work requires interactions with customers, public and co-workers.
   
   • Work requires use of a computer and/or cash register.
   
   PHYSICAL,MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
   
   Fast paced environment, multiple tasks to be handled undertime constraint. Must be able to handle a heavy business volume, and sensitive situations relating to staff and guest problems, in a timely manner
   
   Disclaimer : This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the current job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change, (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments).
   
   The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
   
   Caesars Entertainment reserves the right to make changes to the job description whenever necessary.
   
   As a part of Caesars Entertainment's employment process, finalist candidates will be required to complete a drug test and background check prior to an offer being extended. Caesars Entertainment Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or marital status.
   
   At Caesars Entertainment, Inc., our Team Members create the extraordinary. We are the largest casino-entertainment company in the U.S. and one of the world's most diversified casino-entertainment providers. Since beginning in Reno, Nevada, in 1937, Caesars Entertainment has grown through the development of new resorts, expansions and acquisitions. Our resorts operate primarily under the Caesars , Harrah's , Horseshoe and Eldorado brand names. We focus on building loyalty and value with our guests through a combination of impeccable service, operational excellence and technological leadership. The company is committed to its Team Members, suppliers, communities and the environment through its PEOPLE PLANET PLAY framework.
   
   Our Caesars family is driven by our Mission, Vision and Values. We take great pride in living these values - Together We Win, All In On Service and Blaze the Trail - every day. Our mission, "Create the Extraordinary". Our vision, "Create spectacular worlds. That immerse, inspire and connect you. We don't perform magic; we create it with excellence. #WeAreCaesars". If you are ready to create some magic, we invite you to explore our dynamic, yet unique, career opportunities.
   
   The primary responsibility of the Fountain worker is to accurately handle cash register transactions and ensure guests are greeted cheerfully and prepare food & beverage per guest's requests

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right fountain worker for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your fountain worker job on Zippia to find and recruit fountain worker candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit fountain workers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new fountain worker

   Once you've decided on a perfect fountain worker candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new fountain worker first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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