Banquet Server

Prairie Meadows; Altoona (IA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie Meadows in Altoona, IA seeks banquet servers to provide prompt, professional service at events. Roles include setup, service, and teardown with attention to guest needs and contract details. Training is provided in a diverse team environment.

Flexibility is emphasized with weekend and holiday hours; earnings include tips, though tips are not guaranteed. A high school diploma is preferred, and strong people skills with good communication are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Excellent people skills required.
• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Serving food and beverages in a prompt and professional manner.
• Assisting in setup and teardown of banquet-related equipment.
• Maintaining a neat and clean atmosphere.
• Reading Banquet Event Orders and ensuring contract requirements are met before events.
• Attending to guest needs, refilling water glasses, and addressing requests.
• Adhering to safety, sanitation, and alcohol control policies.
• Performing other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager.

Skills

People skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

$8.90/hour Get paid when you need it – daily, weekly or biweekly!

($38.00-$40.00/hour including tips) **tips are not guaranteed

Are you seeking a job that creates a great work-life balance and puts money in your pocket? Our banquet server positions offer a flexible schedule with many opportunities to make excellent tips. Work with a diverse, top-notch group of people that will provide the training you need to succeed.

Here’s what you’d be responsible for:

• Serving food and beverages in a prompt and professional manner.
• Assisting in the set up and tear down of banquet-related equipment such as tables and table settings.
• Maintaining a neat and clean atmosphere.
• Reading Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and ensuring all contract requirements are met prior to the start of the event.
• Being attentive and removing plates once guest is finished, refilling water glasses as needed, and addressing any other guest requests.
• Adhering to safety, sanitation, and alcohol control policies.
• Performing other related duties as assigned by supervisor or manager.

Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Previous server experience a plus but not required. Excellent people skills required. Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing. Long periods of standing and walking. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and push a cart that weighs up to 150 lbs. Weekend, holiday, and varied hours may apply.