Arielle was tired of ringing up lacy panties at the cash register that froze anytime someone made a return. She was even wearier from hunting daily in the endless back stock room for the matching sequins bra. All for a few bucks more then minimum wage. But Arielle finally got her chance to quit the retail business and enter into a more lucrative industry. Arielle was hired as a cocktail waitress at Larry Flynt’s Hustler Club. A Las Vegas cocktail waitress … What’s not to like? They bring over favorite drinks while showing a lot of skin. Cocktail waitresses are the cheerleaders to the gambling atmosphere. They support the gamer, bestowing upon him the liquid courage needed to place a higher bet or bringing a celebratory round for when the player has just won big.
           Throughout Las Vegas history, the job of cocktail waitress has been a sought after one, earning a different distinction than the typical server job. “I make an average of $100 a day, on a bad day I make about $50-$60 but I usually don’t start work until midnight,” says Arielle. Waitressing in the casinos is one of the most glamorous jobs. When casinos in Vegas began, employers hired woman as a way to display their hotels. Today Las Vegas Hotels today revolutionized what it means to serve drinks. Women have been able to take confident attitude and make a living by serving drink and sometimes a little dance! The Rio Hotel changed the idea of traditional cocktail service by becoming the first hotel in Las Vegas to have professional entertainers serve drinks to gamblers.  With summer fast approaching, many of the casinos hire cocktail waitresses specifically for the pool. You can make money and get sun-kissed skin at the same time! If you are looking for a great summer job, check out Las Vegas!Â
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Arizona chapter.