Banquet Server

We are looking for a courteous and professional Banquet Server to be responsible for greeting, assisting, and serving guests at special functions and events. The Banquet Server will help assist with event planning, preparation, and clean up, serve guests, and respond to questions, complaints, and requests.

To be a successful Banquet Server, you should possess excellent customer service and communication skills. You should be professional, polite to guests, and an efficient server.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting with event preparation, set up, and closing, including setting up tablecloths and place settings, and buffets.
• Greeting guests as they enter a venue and helping them to find their seats.
• Seeing to the comfort of guests through answering questions and serving food and beverages.
• Circulating the room with trays of appetizers and beverages.
• Directing guests to necessary services and features, and leading guests on tours of the location.
• Supporting other staff to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Adhering to safety and quality regulations.

Qualifications:

• Ability to work as part of a team and follow instructions.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, staying on your feet, climbing stairs, carrying heavy weight.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
• Availability to work shifts, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays (including but not limited to Easter, Mother’s Day, and Thanksgiving)

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, and move around the dining area for extended periods of time (up to 8+ hours).
• Ability to lift and carry heavy trays, food, and beverage orders (up to 25 pounds).
• Ability to bend, squat, and reach in order to serve guests and retrieve items from shelves or storage areas.
• Comfortable working in a busy, fast-paced environment with high noise levels.
• Good physical stamina and mobility to efficiently serve a high volume of customers throughout shifts.

Perks and Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance (Full-Time, 30+ hours/week)
• 401(k) with company match after 12 months of employment
• On-site cafeteria
• Employee rates on rooms at Grand America Hotels & Resorts’ properties
• Tuition reimbursement