Banquet Server

Meadowbrook-Country-Club; Ballwin (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Meadowbrook-Country-Club is seeking friendly Banquet Server (part-time) to deliver polished hospitality during weddings, business events, and private functions. You will work with Banquet and A La Carte staff to ensure flawless service and a memorable guest experience.

Responsibilities include setting up banquet spaces, taking beverage orders, serving courses, bussing, and adhering to BEOs and service standards while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Banquet, restaurant, catering, or hospitality experience is a plus.
• Experience with formal steps of service, food and beverage order taking, private events, or upscale hospitality is valuable.
• Weekend and holiday availability is important.

Responsibilities

• Provide warm, professional, and attentive service to Members and their guests.
• Set up, execute, and break down a variety of banquet functions according to event specifications and established service standards.
• Set up banquet spaces according to event specifications, including linens, china, silverware, glassware, tables, chairs, and other required service items.
• Provide attentive banquet service, including taking beverage orders, serving food and beverages, maintaining clean and organized tables, and promptly clearing used items.
• Complete all breakdown and closing duties, including bussing, organizing service items, cleaning, and resetting spaces for future events.
• Attend pre-service line-ups and staff meetings to stay informed about event details and daily priorities.
• Review and understand Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and follow event-specific instructions, including setup, menu, timing, service requirements, special requests, and Member preferences.
• Consistently follow established steps of service for all banquet functions.
• Work collaboratively with both Banquet and A La Carte staff to proactively anticipate the needs of Members and their guests, provide exceptional service, and support the team in achieving shared service and operational goals.
• Consistently meet established standards for quality, service, presentation, professionalism, and efficiency.
• Communicate changes, Member requests, and service concerns promptly to the appropriate leadership.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary work environment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by leadership.

Job description

Our Team

We believe exceptional hospitality starts with people who care about what they do.

Our Banquets Team works together to create events that Members and their guests remember for the right reasons. We value people who show up, work hard, pay attention to the details, support their teammates, and take pride in delivering a professional level of service.

About the Role

Our Banquets Team creates memorable experiences for Members and their guests at weddings, business functions, holiday celebrations, galas, and other private events.

We are looking for dependable, professional team members who take pride in their work and enjoy providing thoughtful, polished hospitality. If you notice the empty water glass before the guest does, take pride in a beautifully set room, and like the satisfaction of seeing an event come together exactly as planned, you may be a great fit for our team.

Working at a private country club means serving in a professional environment where details matter, expectations are clear, and everyone plays an important role in creating an exceptional experience for our Members and their guests.

Employment Details

Position: Banquet Server

Employment Status: Part Time

Pay: $19 - $25 per hour, based on experience

Schedule: Events and shifts vary based on the Club's event calendar. Weekend and holiday availability is important, particularly during busy event seasons.

Banquet, restaurant, catering, or hospitality experience is a plus. Experience with formal steps of service, food and beverage order taking, private events, or upscale hospitality is particularly valuable.

How you’ll contribute to the team:

• Provide warm, professional, and attentive service to Members and their guests.
• Set up, execute, and break down a variety of banquet functions according to event specifications and established service standards.
• Set up banquet spaces according to event specifications, including linens, china, silverware, glassware, tables, chairs, and other required service items.
• Provide attentive banquet service, including taking beverage orders, serving food and beverages, maintaining clean and organized tables, and promptly clearing used items.
• Complete all breakdown and closing duties, including bussing, organizing service items, cleaning, and resetting spaces for future events.
• Attend pre-service line-ups and staff meetings to stay informed about event details and daily priorities.
• Review and understand Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and follow event-specific instructions, including setup, menu, timing, service requirements, special requests, and Member preferences.
• Consistently follow established steps of service for all banquet functions.
• Work collaboratively with both Banquet and A La Carte staff to proactively anticipate the needs of Members and their guests, provide exceptional service, and support the team in achieving shared service and operational goals.
• Consistently meet established standards for quality, service, presentation, professionalism, and efficiency.
• Communicate changes, Member requests, and service concerns promptly to the appropriate leadership.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary work environment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by leadership.

Requirements

The right person for this role:

• Takes pride in doing things correctly and paying attention to details.
• Is comfortable following established procedures and taking direction.
• Remains calm and composed in a busy environment.
• Works well as part of a team and is willing to help wherever needed.
• Treats Members, guests, and coworkers with professionalism and respect.
• Understands that great hospitality is often about noticing the little things.
• Is comfortable working weekends and holidays as needed based on our event schedule.

Working conditions and physical requirements

This is an active, hands-on hospitality position. Banquet Servers spend extended periods on their feet and may work in environments that are hot, humid, busy, and noisy.

The position requires the ability to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Climb stairs.
• Balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch, and twist to reach.
• Push, pull, or lift up to 50 pounds.
• Perform continuous repetitive motions.

Required Qualifications

• Proof of Hepatitis A vaccination is required.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position.