Banquet Server

Parable Hospitality; California (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Hilton Team Member Rates

Team events & volunteering

Job summary

Jamaica Bay Inn, a Tapestry Collection by Hilton, seeks a part-time Banquet Server to support weddings, meetings, and private events with polished, guest-focused service. You will set rooms, assist with setup and beverage service, and ensure smooth operations throughout events.

Ideal candidates have hospitality experience, strong communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of service and safety.

Qualifications

• Prior banquet/restaurant hospitality experience preferred.
• Friendly, professional, guest-focused approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow event instructions.

Responsibilities

• Set banquet rooms per event specifications and pre-set areas.
• Assist with meal and beverage setup for events.
• Prepare service stations and stock supplies.
• Serve food and beverages professionally and efficiently.
• Check in with guests and respond to needs with a friendly approach.
• Communicate effectively with guests and team members.
• Adhere to food safety and responsible service standards.
• Keep banquet rooms and equipment clean and organized.
• Assist with clearing and resetting tables as needed.
• Report missing items or damaged equipment promptly.
• Support other teams to ensure events run smoothly.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Strong communication

Guest-focused

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

ABOUT THE PROPERTY

Located along the waterfront in Marina del Rey, Jamaica Bay Inn, a Tapestry Collection by Hilton, is a boutique coastal retreat with island-inspired charm and beautiful views of Mother's Beach and the marina. The newly refreshed hotel features 111 guest rooms and suites, a heated beachfront pool, Beachside Restaurant & Bar, beach cruisers, and opportunities for kayaking and paddleboarding. Just minutes from Venice Beach, Abbot Kinney Boulevard, and the best of Southern California's coastal attractions, Jamaica Bay Inn offers a relaxed setting for both leisure stays and waterfront events.

THE ROLE

As a Banquet Server, you’ll help create memorable experiences for guests attending weddings, meetings, celebrations, and other events at the hotel. You’ll be part of the team bringing each event to life, from setting the room and preparing service stations to providing attentive, polished service throughout the event. You will:

• Set and pre-set banquet rooms according to event specifications
• Assist with meal and beverage setup
• Prepare service stations and complete side work, including stocking supplies, rolling silverware, and filling condiments
• Serve food and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages professionally and efficiently
• Check in with guests throughout the event and respond to their needs with a friendly, personalized approach
• Communicate effectively with guests, fellow team members, and event leadership
• Follow food safety and responsible service standards
• Keep banquet rooms, service areas, and equipment clean and organized throughout events
• Assist with clearing and resetting tables as needed
• Report missing or found items and damaged equipment or property
• Support other team members and departments to ensure events and hotel operations run smoothly

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

Guests feel welcomed, cared for, and well attended to from the moment they arrive until the event concludes. Banquet spaces are set and maintained to a high standard, service is attentive and efficient, and you’re a dependable team member who helps create a seamless experience for both guests and event hosts.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Previous banquet, restaurant, or hospitality experience preferred
• Friendly, professional, and guest-focused approach
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to provide attentive and personalized guest service
• Ability to follow event instructions and maintain attention to detail
• Basic math skills and ability to complete basic written communication
• Ability to prioritize, stay organized, and work efficiently in a fast-paced event environment
• Dependable, flexible, and willing to jump in wherever help is needed
• Ability to safely handle food, beverages, and banquet equipment
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and frequently bend, stoop, reach, twist, lift, and carry
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 lbs. without assistance
• Comfortable working around cleaning agents and in banquet, kitchen, and other hotel environments

WHAT WE OFFER

• 401(k)
• Hilton Team Member Rates
• Opportunities to connect, give back, and build community through team events & volunteering.