Banquet Server

Solette LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSA

FSA

EAP

Education Allowance

Referral Program

Competitive Pay

Benefits Package

Team Events

Family Rates

Job summary

Onni Group of Companies in Chicago seeks a guest-focused events server to warmly greet guests and deliver consistent food and beverage experiences. You will follow service sequences, maintain guest relations, and work with the team to ensure smooth service in a busy environment.

Minimum 2 years’ event service experience and a High School Diploma or GED are preferred. The role pays $17.05 per hour plus service charges and includes benefits and team-building opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 year’s experience servicing events in a fast-paced restaurant or event’s space preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Warmly greet and acknowledge guests upon arrival.
• Follow established service sequence for consistent food & beverage guest experiences according to the BEO.
• Maintain positive guest relations at all times.
• Work with a spirit of teamwork.
• Communicate needs and ideas to management.
• Clean and reset tables and transport dirty dishes to bus tub, tray or dish room.
• Safely and effectively move chairs, tables, highchairs and booster seats.
• Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment.
• Ability to effectively communicate to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction.
• Ability to multitask calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environment.
• Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels.
• Follows all safety and sanitation policies.
• Properly check all guests’ identification to ensure legal age compliance.
• Perform side work as needed.
• Keep server station clean and organized.

Skills

Guest service experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Perks and Benefits

• Competitive pay & Comprehensive Benefit Package
• Health Saving Account
• Flexible Saving Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual Education Allowance
• Generous Referral Program
• Fun & collaborative company culture with lots of team building events
• Friends and Family rates for Level Hotels & Furnished Suites, The Opus Hotel, and The Emily Hotel

What Will You Do?

• Warmly greet and acknowledge guests upon arrival.
• Follow established service sequence for consistent food & beverage guest experiences according to the BEO.
• Maintain positive guest relations at all times.
• Work with a spirit of teamwork.
• Communicate needs and ideas to management.
• Clean and reset tables and transport dirty dishes to bus tub, tray or dish room.
• Safely and effectively move chairs, tables, highchairs and booster seats.
• Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment.
• Ability to effectively communicate to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction.
• Ability to multitask calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environment.
• Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels.
• Follows all safety and sanitation policies.
• Properly check all guests’ identification to ensure legal age compliance.
• Perform side work as needed.
• Keep server station clean and organized.

What You Bring

• Minimum 2 year’s experience servicing events in a fast-paced restaurant or event’s space preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED

Salary Range

$17.05 per hour + service charges

About The Company

Onni for over half a century, Onni has been building communities for people to live, work, and play. Our success reflects our commitment to our employees and partners, and our dedication to quality construction, innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. Our expertise expands across North America, with offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Los Angeles, Seattle, Phoenix, and Chicago.

AI Use

This role may involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support research, analysis, content development, design, reporting, or operational efficiency. Employees are expected to use AI responsibly and in compliance with company policies, data privacy requirements, confidentiality obligations, and applicable laws. All AI-generated or AI-assisted outputs must be reviewed for accuracy, quality, and appropriateness before use. Employees are also expected to disclose when AI tools have been used in the creation of work and must not present AI-generated content as solely their own original work.

Please note, all Onni hiring requires at minimum an official virtual or in-person interview prior to offer stage.