Banquet Server

The Crescent Hotels Group; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Crescent Hotels Group in Baltimore, MD is seeking a personable banquet server to set up banquet rooms, serve food and beverages, and ensure guest satisfaction according to Crescent standards. You will greet guests, maintain service areas, and support teammates during events while following safety and alcohol service policies.

Role requires physical stamina, excellent customer service, and the ability to adapt to event needs.

Qualifications

• Must communicate in English and maintain professional appearance.
• Knowledge of food/beverage service, etiquette and table settings.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs and operate beverage equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set up banquet room with linen, serviceware and glassware.
• Attend roll call meetings for function details and guest expectations.
• Greet guests and respond to requests courteously.
• Serve food/beverages and remove dishes promptly after courses.
• Follow laws on serving alcohol and monitor guest satisfaction.
• Replenish beverages and ensure room reset for next function.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available regularly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English

Team player

Professional appearance

Food & beverage knowledge

Table settings

Service standards

Lift 30 lbs

Beverage equipment operation

Job description

Description

JOB OVERVIEW: Set up of Banquet Room and serve food and/or beverages in a friendly, courteous and professional manner according to Crescent high standards of quality.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Set up banquet room as instructed by Supervisor to include linen, serviceware and glassware.

2. Attend roll call meetings before events to learn function particulars, including guest and hotel expectations.

3. Greet guests and respond to requests in a friendly and courteous manner.

4. 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.

5. Abide by all State, Federal and Corporate requirements pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages.

6. Replenish beverages as necessary, and check with guests for overall satisfaction.

7. Once banquet is complete, reset banquet room according to Supervisor’s specifications to ensure the readiness of the room for the following function.

8. Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.

9. Perform any other job related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Must have the ability to communicate in English. 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 serviceware. Ability to comprehend and apply written product labeling instructions to enable the safe application of products and processes within the hotel. Ability to remember, recite and promote the variety of menu items.

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.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Customer Satisfaction:

Our customers are what we are about. One of the keys to a positive guest experience is positive interaction with Crescent staff. It is essential that you remain professional at all times, and that you treat all guests and associates with courtesy and respect, under all circumstances. Every Crescent associate is a guest relations ambassador, every working minute of every day.

Work Habits:

In order to maintain a positive guest and associate experience, your work habits should always meet and strive to exceed hotel standards for work procedures, dress, grooming, punctuality and attendance. You should be adaptable to change in your work area and in hotel procedures with a willingness to learn new skills and/or improve existing ones, have the ability to solve routine problems that occur on the job and ask for help whenever you are not sure how to do something.

Safety & Security:

The safety and security of our guests and associates is of utmost importance to Crescent. Every Crescent associate should adhere to the hotel security policies and procedures, particularly regarding key controls, lifting heavy objects, using chemicals, and effectively reporting safety hazards and safety concerns.

NOTE:

This description excludes non-essential and marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of the fundamental job duties. Furthermore, the specific examples in each section are not intended to be all-inclusive. Rather, they represent the typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. Other job-related duties may be assigned by the associate’s supervisor.

Furthermore, this description is subject to change, in the sole discretion of the Company, and in no way creates an employment contract, implied or otherwise; each associate remains, at all times, an “at will” associate.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Source: Crescent Hotels & Resorts