Banquet Server

Inn at Laurel Point; Victoria; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A premier hotel in Victoria is seeking a Banquet Server to deliver exceptional service during events. Responsibilities include greeting guests, serving food and beverages, and handling setup and teardown of banquets. Ideal candidates will possess serving experience, food and wine knowledge, and must be certified in Foodsafe Level 1 and Serving It Right. Flexibility in availability and the ability to lift up to 40lbs are also required for this dynamic role.

Qualifications

• Previous serving experience required.
• Must have flexible availability for shift work.
• Ability to lift 40lbs on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests in a friendly manner.
• Serve food and beverage to guests.
• Setup and tear down of banquet functions.
• Ensure cleanliness of service areas.

Skills

Knowledge of serving standards

Food and wine knowledge

Team oriented

Problem solving ability

Education

Foodsafe Level 1 certification

Serving It Right certification

Job description

Summary of Position

A Banquet Server serves food and beverage to guests and provides table maintenance and room setup and tear down.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests in a friendly, enthusiastic manner
• Serve guests food and beverage
• Setup and tear down of banquet functions in a timely manner
• Attention to detail and ensuring cleanliness of service areas
• Reading and understanding Banquet Event Orders and following every last detail
• Direct liaison with Events department and Culinary department to ensure setup of function meets standards
• Working quickly and efficiently with team members and individually
• Ensures that all safety procedures are followed when transporting equipment and reports injuries immediately to leader
• Responsible for handling of all equipment and linens and ensuring these are in proper working order, e.g. no rips or stains on linen
• Complete other duties as assigned in a timely manner
• Complies with the Inn at Laurel Point’s procedures and code of ethics

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable of all serving standards
• Previous serving experience required
• Previous Banquet serving experience an asset
• Food and wine knowledge
• Previous bartending experience is an asset
• Foodsafe Level 1 and Serving It Right certified
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with limited supervision
• Ability to problem solve
• Team oriented
• Must be able to embrace the 4 core values of the Inn at Laurel Point: Excellence, Respect, Curiosity and Stewardship

Job Requirements

• Must have flexible availability and transportation for shift work: from very early mornings, to very late nights (past midnight) as shifts will vary from day-to-day and week-to-week
• Must be fully available to work weekends and statutory holidays
• Must be able to lift 40lbs on a regular basis
• Must be legally permitted to work in Canada

Reports To: Events Operations Manager

Closing Date: Please submit your application as soon as possible as applications are reviewed daily