Banqueting Server

fourseasons; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free shuttle transport

Employee travel programme

Dental health care

Excellent training

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension plan

Global career potential

Wagestream salary advance

WeCare wellbeing platform

Uniform and free meals

Job summary

Four Seasons Hampshire is seeking a Banquet Server on a permanent, full-time basis. You will be the face of hospitality during events, ensuring guests receive timely, professional service in line with luxury standards.

Ideal candidates bring prior banquet or catering experience; training is provided. The role emphasizes teamwork, calm multitasking, and flexibility for evenings and weekends in a countryside UK setting.

Qualifications

• Banquet/catering or food service experience preferred; full training provided.
• Positive, friendly and professional demeanor.
• Ability to multitask and stay calm under pressure.
• Strong team player with effective communication.
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Physical stamina to stand for long hours and carry trays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare banquet rooms: set tables, chairs, linens and tableware per event specs.
• Greet guests warmly and provide prompt, courteous service.
• Serve food and beverages to maintain high quality and presentation.
• Anticipate guest needs and respond quickly and professionally.
• Assist with clearing tables, resetting and maintaining cleanliness.
• Collaborate with kitchen and management for smooth event execution.
• Adhere to health, safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Banquet/catering experience

Food service experience

Job description

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

Set in a restored 18th-century manor in the English countryside, just 40 minutes away from London, Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire offers a humble, comfortable and welcoming home away from home. With 500 acres of bucolic landscape, our hotel grounds allow you to enjoy an unrivalled sense of escape with unlimited access to nature, wildlife and unique outdoor experiences. Whether you're visiting with your loved one, family or pets, our facilities welcome you with seasonal food and drink options, spa treatments, pop-ups and event spaces with sustainable innovations throughout.

About the role

We’re seeking an energetic and attentive Banquet Server to join our team on a permanent basis. You will be the face of hospitality during events, ensuring guests receive top-notch service in a timely and professional manner. This role requires attention to detail, excellent communication, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

What you will do

• Prepare banquet rooms by setting up tables, chairs, linens, and tableware according to event specifications

• Greet guests warmly and provide prompt, courteous service throughout the event

• Serve food and beverages, ensuring presentation and quality meet high standards

• Anticipate guest needs and respond quickly and professionally to requests

• Assist with clearing tables, resetting, and maintaining cleanliness during and after events

• Collaborate with kitchen and management teams to ensure smooth event execution

• Adhere to all health, safety, and hygiene standards

What You’ll Bring

• Previous banquet, catering, or food service experience is preferred but not mandatory – we provide full training!

• Positive, friendly, and professional demeanor

• Ability to multitask and stay calm under pressure

• Strong team player who communicates effectively

• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

• Physical stamina to stand for long hours and carry trays or equipment

Benefits

• Free Shuttle Bus transport from local towns/stations to the hotel (Fleet, Church Crookham and Elvetham Heath)

• Employee travel programme

• BUPA dental health care

• Excellent Training and Career Development opportunities

• 28 days holiday per annum including bank holidays (increasing based on length of service)

• Group Personal Pension Plan upon completion of three months’ service

• Opportunities to build a successful career with global potential

• Access to Wagestream – a salary advance benefit

• WeCare Employee Well Being Platform

• Uniform and free meals on duty