Banquet Server

Clarion Hotel Philadelphia International Airport; Essington (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in hospitality is seeking a Banquet Server to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for setting up banquet events, serving food and beverages, and ensuring a pleasant dining experience for guests. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, and a commitment to providing top-notch customer service. This position offers a great opportunity to work in a vibrant setting, with flexible shifts and a range of benefits that support your well-being and work-life balance.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Personal Days

Paid Holidays

Complimentary Life Insurance

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; experience in banquet or restaurant service preferred.
• ServSafe certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up banquet events and provide food and beverage service.
• Greet guests and respond to requests in a friendly manner.
• Break down waiting stations and clean up after events.

Skills

Inter-personal communication

Customer service skills

Multitasking

Ability to work in fast-paced environment

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Flexibility in shifts

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Previous banquet or restaurant serving experience

ServSafe certification

Job description

The Banquet Server will set up the room for the banquet event and provide food and beverage service to the guests in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner. The Server will also bus tables, clear, and break down the banquet room at the end of each function.

Responsibilities

• Set up events by laying table linens, setting tables with china, silverware, glassware, napkins, and center pieces, arrange waiting and beverage stations and place perishable items such as bread, butter, and cream.
• Serve food and/or beverages in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner.
• Securely transport food from main kitchen or banquet back hall on trays to event location.
• Promptly remove dishes as guests complete each course and replenish utensils, and refill water glasses.
• Break down waiting and beverage stations, bus tables, remove dirty linen, center pieces and trash.
• Retrieve and properly store perishable foods and equipment, clean banquet back hall and organize storeroom.
• Greet guests and respond to requests in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner.
• Perform side work as directed.
• Support and assist team members in all aspects of service to ensure a great dining experience for the guests.
• Practice safe work habits always to avoid injury to self or other employees and report any unsafe conditions to management.
• Perform other duties/tasks as assigned by management.

Skills

• Excellent inter-personal communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work harmoniously with co-workers and supervisors.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time and walk for majority of the shift.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy trays, as well as bend, and stoop repeatedly.
• Ability to grasp, lift, carry, move, push, or pull goods weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work flexible shifts to include days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Previous banquet or restaurant serving experience preferred
• ServSafe certification a plus

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Personal Days
• Paid Holidays
• Complimentary Life Insurance
• Employee Discounts

Source: Hospitality Online