Venue of Employment: Encore Beach Club
Job Title: Cocktail Server
Instagram Handle: @caitlindawson
If not originally from Las Vegas, where did you move here from?
The Bay Area, California
How did you start working in the nightlife or hospitality industry? Give a brief work history / background.
I started bartending at Marquee Nightclub in 2015. I worked there for 3 years until I became a cocktail server at EBC.
Now that you are working in the industry, what is different about your lifestyle?
Now that I work at a pool, I am a morning person.
What does a typical day at work look like for you and what is your “normal” schedule?
A typical work day is spraying champagne and hanging out with my guests.
How long does it take you to get ready for work?
1 hour. But 20 mins to walk from the employee parking garage on Koval to EBC.
How many nights a week do you go out (to a club)?
Too many.
Who is your favorite DJ/performer in the Las Vegas market right now?
Jamie Jones
What is your drink (alcoholic) of choice?
Tequila soda, two limes
What is your secret cure to a hangover?
Keep drinking!
What was the longest timeframe you have stayed awake? When and why?
Last month. I went from work to Jardin, to XS, to El Dorado, to Bare, to a BBQ. I didn’t want the night to end.
What do you enjoy most about working in the nightlife or hospitality industry in Las Vegas?
Meeting tons and tons of new people everyday.
What is your least favorite part about working in the nightlife or hospitality industry in Las Vegas?
Auditions!
If you were not working in nightlife or hospitality, what would you be doing?
I would have a career in Entertainment PR – hopefully I will soon someday
Do you have a mentor in the industry? If so, who? If not, who would you like to be mentored by?
Jackie PM is the life of every party.
Craziest or most memorable experience working in the nightlife or hospitality industry in Las Vegas?
Everyday is crazy. Expect the unexpected!