Banquet Server

Crestview Management, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent event management company is looking for a Banquet Server to enhance guest experiences through exceptional service. This role involves preparations for events and direct interaction with guests, ensuring their needs are met while working alongside a dynamic service team. Ideal candidates will thrive in a cooperative, fast-paced environment, displaying a positive attitude and strong conversational abilities.

Benefits

Discounts on hotel rooms, food and beverage

Learning and development opportunities

Recognition programs

Encouraging management

Qualifications

• Previous banquet serving experience is a big plus.
• Ability to move and lift up to 25 lbs.
• Professional appearance in a clean uniform.

Responsibilities

• Prepare coffee breaks, organize tables and service stations.
• Communicate meal requirements to the kitchen.
• Monitor cleanliness and sanitation of service areas.

Skills

Conversational skills

Teamwork orientation

Positive outlook

Outgoing personality

Job description

We welcome you to join our global and diverse family. Your positive energy and people-pleasing mindset are an important part of why our guests continue to choose us for their event needs. Every day presents a new opportunity to interact with people from all over the world, giving you new inspiration and perspective.

The impact you’ll make

You will enjoy working with a well-synchronized service staff, prepared to do whatever it takes to pull off a flawless event. When the guests arrive, they will be pleased to find your polished appearance and dedication to exceptional service that delights in the details. You will feel a sense of accomplishment knowing that you’ve impressed each guest with personalized attention.

What you’ll be doing

• Prepare coffee breaks, carts and stations with appropriate supplies
• Organize tables, action stations, buffets, and carts for service
• Communicate any additional meal requirements or special requests to the kitchen
• Ensure courses are properly cleared and crumbed in a timely fashion
• Manage the presentation of tableware so that it is accessible for the guests
• Monitor cleanliness and proper sanitation of tables, stations and service areas

What we’re looking for

• Great conversational skills and teamwork-oriented
• Positive outlook and outgoing personality
• Previous banquet serving experience is a big plus

Rewards for work, benefits for your lifestyle

You’ll be supported in and out of the workplace through:

• Discounts on hotel rooms, food and beverage
• Learning and development opportunities
• Recognition programs
• Encouraging management
• Team-spirited colleagues

This role requires the ability to move and lift up to 25 lbs. Standing, sitting or walking for extended periods of time and ensuring a professional appearance in a clean uniform are also required.