Banquet Server (Part-Time)

Coast Hotels Limited; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Coast Hotels Limited in Vancouver is seeking a Banquet Server to ensure efficient setup of meeting rooms for all Food & Beverage functions on the banquet floor and to serve banquet meals to our guests.

This position will maintain a positive work environment within the Banquet Team while upholding high internal and external customer service standards. A flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays is required, along with Serving It Right certification and good English communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year experience in similar position.
• Serving It Right Certification or equivalent mandatory.
• Strong English language communication required.
• Able to work evenings, weekends & holidays.

Responsibilities

• Sets up rooms according to banquet event orders.
• Ensures presentation of food & beverage items meets Coast Hotels standards.
• Adheres to provincial liquor control laws.
• Creates and maintains a cooperative, positive team environment.
• Is respectful and professional in all interactions.
• Complies with food safety regulations, hygiene and cleanliness.
• Acts on instructions from Banquet Captain/Manager.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Customer service

English communication

Teamwork in fast-paced environment

Food safety

Organizational skills

Flexible schedule

Education

Serving It Right Certification

Job description

The Banquet Server contributes to the overall success of the hotel by ensuring the efficient set up of meeting rooms for all Food & Beverage functions on the banquet floor as well as serve banquet meals to our guests. This position will be responsible for maintaining a positive work environment within the Banquet Team while maintaining high internal & external customer service standards.

Responsibilities

• Sets up rooms according to the banquet event orders
• Ensures presentation of all food & beverage items meet the Coast Hotels standards for freshness, appearance and consistency
• Adheres to provincial liquor control laws
• Creates and maintains a cooperative and positive team-oriented environment at all times.
• Is respectful and professional
• Is committed to working safely, including adherence to food safety regulations, hygiene and cleanliness
• Acts upon food service instructions received from the Banquet Captain / Banquet Manager
• Other duties as required

Skills/Knowledge/Experience

• Minimum 1-year experience in similar position
• Serving It Right Certification or equivalent mandatory
• Hepatitis A vaccination recommended
• Self-motivated team player with demonstrated interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, multi-tasking, multi-functional team environment
• Strong organizational skills with focus on setting priorities
• Demonstrated superior customer service philosophy required
• Strong English language communication skills
• Exemplifies Coast’s core values and enjoys working in a culture of accountability
• Able to work a flexible schedule, which includes evenings, weekends and holidays