Banquet Server

Embassy Suites Columbus, OH; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Embassy Suites Columbus, OH is seeking a Banquet Server to provide professional food and beverage service at events. The role operates on an hourly rate plus gratuity, with weekend shifts required.

You will support the Banquet Manager, set up and break down stations, greet guests, serve courses and beverages, and ensure exceptional guest experience throughout functions. Responsibilities include pre-function work, stocking, linen and glassware setup, wine/champagne service, adherence to liquor

Responsibilities

• Attentively listen to pre-shift meetings; communicate with support crew and management
• Bus and set tables
• Set up and break down stations (deli, dessert, coffee, espresso, etc.)
• Set up banquet room with linens, service-ware and glassware
• Maintain knowledge of service requirements including wine/champagne orders, bar prices, station assignments and VIPs
• Adhere to state liquor regulations
• Prepare pre-function side-work and stock checks
• Set tables with condiments and beverages; prepare cold food items as assigned
• Greet guests and assist with seating
• Serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and courses as required
• Clear courses and bus dishes; reset room for next function
• Breakdown and clean banquet areas after function
• Complete closing side duties and other duties as assigned

Job description

Banquet Server Job Description

Position is hourly rate plus gratuity; Weekends are a must!

Position Summary

The Banquet Server works under the direction of the Banquet Manager. Primary responsibilities include serving food and drinks in a professional manner and providing exceptional service to your guest.

Primary Responsibilities

• Attentively listen topre-shift meetings; Communicate with support crew and management
• Bus and set tables.
• Perform set up and breakdown of various stations (deli, dessert, coffee, espresso, etc.).
• Set up banquet room as instructed by Banquet Manager to include linen, service-ware and glassware.
• Maintain complete knowledge of service requirements for assigned function: Pre-function side-work; Particular characteristics/description of wines/champagne ordered; Prices for specified bar selections on cash bars; Station assignment and table set-up; Group name, type of function and expected attendance; Scheduled hours of service; Special requests/arrangements; Order of service, traffic flow in room; VIP's
• Maintain complete knowledge of and strictly abide by state liquor regulations
• Completepre-function side-work: check quality and amount of all stock and supplies using checklist; transport necessary supplies from storage areas to service area; Fold napkins, set linen/skirting on tables;
• Set tables according to service standards; Set up all condiments and beverages (non-alcoholic); ensure a sufficient supply of all silverware, glassware and chinaware for service; Prepare all cold food items(cereals, fruits and salads) as assigned by the Supervisor; Check cleanliness and condition of assigned station and service areas; rectify any efficiencies. Set up side station as assigned by supervisor.
• Greet guests as they arrive and assist them with seating at tables
• Retrieve alcoholic beverage items from bar and serve to guests; Open and serve wine/champagne bottles
• Serve all food courses and non-alcoholic beverage items to the guest in accordance withfunction requirements
• Serve the food and/or beverage in the order and to the expectation of the Banquet Captain toensure consistency in the order throughout the banquet; Clear each course following procedures
• Promptly bus dishes as guests complete each course and/or meal at the end of the meal or function
• Once banquet is complete, reset banquet room according to Captain's specifications to ensurethe readiness of the room for the following function as well as sanitation of banquet areas

Remove all tabletop items, linen and equipment from the function room as designated by function requirements

Set up, monitor, refresh and breakdown coffee breaks, receptions and buffet tables for specified functions according to group requirements

Complete closing side duties: Breakdown all goods as specified. Clean all equipment as assigned.

Other duties as assigned