Banquet Server | Part-Time | Seattle Aquarium

Oak View Group; Williams Lake; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Server, where you will provide exceptional hospitality in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. This role offers the chance to engage with guests and ensure their needs are met while maintaining high standards of service. You will be part of an innovative team dedicated to creating memorable experiences at various events. With flexible scheduling and a supportive work culture, this position is perfect for those who thrive in lively settings and are passionate about delivering outstanding service. If you're ready to make a difference in the live event industry, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

401(k) savings plan

401(k) matching

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in events, banquets, or restaurants preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age to serve alcoholic drinks.

Responsibilities

• Provide fine dining service to guests at events with high standards.
• Maintain food and beverage stations and ensure cleanliness.
• Work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Customer Service

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

Communication Skills

Ability to Work Independently

Education

High School diploma or equivalent GED

Job description

Oak View Group

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry, offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Overview

The Server will provide ultimate hospitality for guests in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with most events in the evenings. This role will pay an hourly rate of $27.00 and is tip eligible.

Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

EVERGREEN ROLE: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no application deadline.

Responsibilities

• Ability to read and understand Banquet Event Orders.
• Ability to carry at least 8 entrees per tray.
• Provide fine dining level food and beverage service to guests for all events consistent with high standards of service.
• Initiate and maintain friendly and professional contact with guests ensuring that all needs are anticipated and met.
• Setup and maintain both food and beverage stations in various locations throughout the building consistent with OVG standards of service.
• Maintain and inventory for both food and beverage stations.
• Maintain all event areas and front of house staging areas in a tidy and organized manner.
• Participate in both setup and cleanup of food and beverage service items.
• Ability to work independently during slower times.
• Perform safe work by helping to provide a safe and clean work environment.
• Have a high level of social contact.
• Ability to work closely with staff and deal often with patrons.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and select holidays.
• Must be detail-oriented to ensure that work is accurate and complete.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to handle and move objects.
• Must have a customer-focused, positive, and professional attitude.
• Ability to read with oral and written communication skills in the English language.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects up to 30 lbs. and 15 lbs. often.
• Must be punctual with consistent attendance.
• Must be able to respond to simple complaints or inquiries from customers, members of the business community, and/or regulatory agencies.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent GED strongly preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of work experience in events, banquets, or restaurants preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age to serve alcoholic drinks.

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.