Banquet Server

Settlers Hospitality; Cresco (IA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Settlers Hospitality is seeking a hardworking Banquet Server to join our events team. You will serve food and beverages at banquet events, help set up and reset the dining area, and ensure guest safety and satisfaction according to company standards.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, at least one year in a restaurant, and excellent verbal and written communication. You should be able to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or high school equivalency preferred.
• One year of relevant experience in a restaurant setting.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Able to bend, kneel, squat, stand, and lift heavy objects as needed.
• Able to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Serves food and/or beverages as required.
• Sets up banquet room as instructed by supervisor, including linen, service-ware, and glassware.
• Resets banquet room after an event according to supervisor's direction.
• Helps bus and set tables and performs side-work as needed.
• Ensures that work areas are clean and that equipment, tools, and supplies are properly stored.
• Follows safety and sanitation rules and practices.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and all company policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Flexible schedule

Heavy lifting

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

Description

Our commitment to excellent guest services is what drives us, and we are dedicated to hiring outstanding individuals who share our passion for ensuring our guests have an exceptional experience while staying with us. We are currently looking for a hardworking and motivated individual to join our events team. The Banquet Server serves food and drinks to guests during banquet events following established guidelines, procedures, and policies for food and beverage safety controls as prescribed by company standards. He or she interacts with guests and staff in a cordial, efficient, and professional manner and may help with setting up and breaking down the banquet before and after events.

The ideal candidate for this position has a high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma and at least one year of experience in a restaurant setting. Previous banquet experience preferred. He or she can work a flexible schedule that includes days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Fluent English speaking and written communication skills, good time management skills, and professional dress, speech, and behavior are all required for this position.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves food and/or beverages a required
• Sets up banquet room as instructed by supervisor, including linen, service-ware, and glassware
• Resets banquet room after an event according to supervisor's direction
• Helps bus and set tables and performs side-work as needed
• Ensures that work areas are clean and that equipment, tools, and supplies are properly stored
• Follows safety and sanitation rules and practices
• Ensures compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and all company policies
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or high school equivalency diploma preferred
• One year of relevant experience
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Able to bend, kneel, squat, stand, and lift heavy objects as needed
• Able to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays