Banquet Server

Cherry Valley Hotel; Calverton (NY); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Part time

Job summary

Cherry Valley Hotel is seeking a Banquet Server in Calverton, NY offering $19.00 hourly pay. Your role will involve setting up events, providing exceptional service, and ensuring guest satisfaction at all times.

Candidates should possess a high school education, have experience in fine dining, and hold a ServSafe or Tips certification. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness and food safety throughout events, ensuring every guest feels valued and welcomed.

Qualifications

• Experience in fine dining service preferred.
• Ability to work under variable temperatures and noise levels.
• Fluency in English required.

Responsibilities

• Setup and break down each event safely and efficiently.
• Maintain cleanliness during functions.
• Provide friendly and attentive service to guests.
• Handle food and beverage with expert knowledge.

Skills

Customer service

Food and beverage knowledge

Multi-tasking

Safety and security awareness

Education

High school education or equivalent

ServSafe or Tips certification

Job description

Residence Inn Riverhead
2012 Old Country Rd
Calverton, NY 11901, USA

Description

Banquet Server - $19.00 per hour - Per-diem/ On Call

From greeting guests with a warm smile to delivering impeccable food and beverage service, your attention to detail and dedication to excellent service will be key to making each event a success. Whether it's a wedding or business gathering, your friendly and welcoming nature will ensure that guests feel valued and enjoy every moment. As the Banquet Server you will:

• Be a BEO Expert – understanding your BEO so you can set up and break down each event safely and efficiently. In your role you may also be assisting with the setup and break down of the buffet or other food service stations/equipment.
• Be a Friendly Face – arriving at work on time to get the banquet and your side work station set up and ready to go, keeping all clean and attractive throughout the function. As the event ends you may be asked to assist with cleaning duties – floors, tables, buffet stations, etc.
• Be a Host as well as a Server – pouring water, keeping the guests place settings/tables crisp, upselling wines, making helpful suggestions, answering questions, remembering names, offering a friendly smile – it is all part of the job.
• Be a Food Professional – understanding the food and beverage you are serving so you know what you are speaking about (especially when it comes to ingredients/allergies); offer prompt, excellent service to create a wonderful experience for the guest; handle cash/credit accurately and timely as needed.
• Be a Safety & Security Agent – following your hotel’s established safety and security policies & procedures. Anticipate problems and ask for management assistant as needed. ServSafe certificate/alcohol training is required for banquet serving staff.

Job Requirements

A high school education or equivalent and at least one year of fine dining service experience and a ServSafe or Tips certification are all preferred. Physical requirements include the ability to work long hours, as needed. Medium work – exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Possess the ability to bend, stretch, twist or reach with your body and arms, work under variable temperatures and noise levels. Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time without sitting or leaning. Must possess fluency in English and be able to work in stressful, high pressure situations. Must possess the ability to multi-task on a regular basis.

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