Casual Banquet Server

The Crescent Hotels Group; Saint John; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A premier hospitality company in Saint John, New Brunswick, is seeking a dedicated banquet server to support their events. You'll set up banquet rooms, serve food and beverages, and maintain guest satisfaction. Ideal candidates have a self-starting attitude and good communication skills. Join a team that values diversity and offers competitive wages and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Excellent Health and Dental benefits

Marriott worldwide discounts

Exceptional team environment

Qualifications

• Must have basic knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations, and etiquette.
• Can communicate well with guests and maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times.
• Ability to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Set up banquet room as instructed by Supervisor including linen and service ware.
• Greet guests and respond to requests in a friendly and courteous manner.
• Serve food and beverages as per Supervisor's expectations and remove dishes promptly.

Skills

Self-starting personality

Guest communication

Team player

Basic knowledge of food and beverage preparations

Ability to transport up to 30 lbs.

Job description

Description

Our Differences Are What Make Us Great!

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts we strive to create a great place to work where associates at all levels of our organization are respected for their differences, just like the guests and owners we serve. That’s why we are dedicated to creating an environment that facilitates open and honest conversations about race, equity, diversity, and inclusion. By examining our own beliefs and behaviors, we can create change through training, recruiting, and promoting diverse talent to strengthen our culture.

Why work with us?

• Competitive wages
• Excellent Health and Dental benefits
• Marriott worldwide discounts
• Exceptional team environment

Here's what you'll be doing:

• Set up banquet room as instructed by Supervisor to include linen, service ware and glassware.
• Attend roll call meetings before events to learn function particulars, including guest and hotel expectations.
• Greet guests and respond to requests in a friendly and courteous manner.
• Serve the food and/or beverage in the order and to the expectation of the Supervisor to ensure consistency throughout the banquet. Promptly remove dishes as guests complete each course and/or meal at the end of the meal or function.
• Replenish beverages as necessary, and check with guests for overall satisfaction.

Does this sound like you?

• Self-starting personality with an even disposition.
• Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times.
• Can communicate well with guests. Must be willing to “pitch-in” and help co- workers with their job duties and be a team player.
• Must have basic knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette.
• Knowledge of the appropriate table settings and service ware.
• Ability to transport up to 30 lbs. through a crowded room on a continuous basis throughout the shift. Ability to operate beverage equipment, e.g., coffee maker.
• Ability to work a variety of shifts that may include days, evening, weekends, holidays.

Source: Crescent Hotels & Resorts