Banquet Server

The Post Oak; Biloxi (MS); On-site; USD 8,300 - 12,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Paid time off

401K

Advancement opportunities

Diverse environment

Employee discounts

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Golden Nugget in Biloxi is seeking a Banquet Server to deliver and serve food and beverages to banquet guests with timely, friendly service. You will assist in setup, maintain event timelines, and anticipate guest needs while adhering to safety and alcohol laws.

Candidates should have 1 year of food service experience, strong communication, and a professional appearance. The role requires flexibility across early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays, with a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year food service experience required.
• Availability for various shifts including early morning, late nights, weekends and holidays.
• Understanding of room diagrams for station setup and seating charts.
• Ability to read and understand simple instructions and memos.
• Ability to present information to customers clearly in person or small groups.
• Maintain professional appearance and demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Assist and prepare in set up of banquet area prior to guest arrival.
• Maintain timeline of events to ensure seamless service.
• Anticipate guests' service needs and respond accordingly.
• Follow safety and sanitation policies for food and beverage.
• Adhere to state/local laws for responsible alcohol service.
• Keep stations and tables clean and organized.
• Know daily group functions, locations, and room setups.

Skills

Strong communication

Professional appearance

Shift flexibility

Room diagrams understanding

Reading/comprehension

Customer interaction

Food service experience

Job description

Overview

Banquet Server
A Banquet Server is responsible for delivering and serving food and beverage items to banquet guests in a timely, friendly and efficient manner in the Golden Nugget’s continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service.

Responsibilities

• Assist and prepare in set up of the banquet area prior to guest arrival to ensure room design is executed correctly

• Maintain timeline of events to ensure seamless service

• Anticipate guests' service needs, including asking questions of guests to better understand their needs and watching/listening to guest preferences and acting on them whenever possible.

• Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage

• Follow all state and local laws for serving alcohol responsibly

• Maintain cleanliness and condition of stations, tables, and other tools, following all set-up guidelines

• Maintain complete knowledge of the daily scheduled group functions, times, locations, amount of people; location of all Golden Nugget function space and names of rooms; all styles of meeting and banquet room settings

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills

• Appropriate professional appearance and demeanor

• Must be available for various shifts including early morning, late nights, double shifts, occasional triple shifts, occasional split shifts, weekends, holidays, and long hours

• Understanding of basic room diagrams for station setups and seating charts for guests

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos

• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group environments to customers, clients, and or employees of organizations that we serve

• 1 year prior food service experience required, preferably in Banquets

What we offer you:

• Multiple benefit plans to suit your needs

• Paid Time Off

• 401K

• Opportunities for advancement

• Positive and respectful work environment where diversity is valued

• Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements and hotels

• Community volunteer opportunities

Disclaimer

The above information is intended as a high-level overview of the responsibilities and qualifications for the position and does not represent the full job description which will include all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, and working conditions associated with the job. For more information or to see the full job description, contact the Human Resources department at the location in which you are applying.

Pay Range

USD $5.50 - USD $5.50 /Hr.

Tipped Position

This position earns tips