Banquet Server

Safety Harbor Resort and Spa; Florida; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Public holidays

Job summary

Safety Harbor Resort and Spa is seeking on-call Banquet Servers (2-5 hour shifts) with at least 1 year of hotel banquet experience. AM & PM shifts, flexible weekends and holidays required. You will set up, serve, and tear down functions, ensuring guest satisfaction with courteous, timely service.

Candidates must communicate in English, maintain a clean workstation, and handle menus confidently while working as part of a team in a luxury Tampa Bay area setting.

Qualifications

• Must communicate with a supervisor, and understand instructions in English.
• Courteous and socially appropriate at all times.
• Able to reach, stoop, bend, kneel and ascend stairs.
• Lift at least 40 pounds and stand/walk for extended periods.
• Read and understand menus and promote menu items.

Responsibilities

• Set up, serve, and teardown for catered functions and events.
• Maintain a clean work area at all times and know service techniques.
• Be familiar with current conferences and resort facilities.
• Work as a team and assist others with enthusiasm.
• Adapt to duties as requested by management.

Skills

English communication

Customer service

Stamina

Physical fitness

Team player

Attention to safety

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About the Organization The Safety Harbor Resort and Spa offers luxurious accommodations with breathtaking views of Tampa Bay and the City of Tampa. With state-of-the-art meeting facilities, memorable wedding venues, Spa services to rejuvenate the body and soul, world class wellness center, swimming pools filled with our own mineral springs, indoor lounge and bayfront Tiki bar and much more, we are always looking for exceptional team members who work well with others and provide an unforgettable experience for our guests.

We have proven success since 1924. Work surrounding the breathtaking views of Tampa Bay, enjoy world class wellness benefits, medical, vision and dental insurance. Paid vacations, sick leave and public holidays and many other benefits.

Full-Time/Part-Time -unspecified-

Category Food & Beverage

Position Banquet Server

Description

We are looking for on-call (based on YOUR availability, 2-5 hour shifts) AM & PM Banquet Servers with at least 1 year of experience in Hotel Banquet serving. Must be able to work flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.

JOB SUMMARY:

This job consists of setting up, serving, and tearing down numerous catered functions to include breakfasts, lunches, dinners, receptions and coffee breaks.

POSITION PURPOSE:

Service of Food and Beverage in a friendly, courteous and timely manner, resulting in guest satisfaction.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. The server is responsible for all food set-ups, service and breakdowns.
2. The server is to be totally familiar with all menus and here to find all menu-related items.
3. The server is responsible for maintaining a clean work area at all times.
4. The server must have an understanding of the system used for picking up food, and banquet service.
5. The server must execute the service techniques set forth by management. Only these techniques are acceptable.
6. The server will always be a team player and help out others when needed.
7. The server will be completely familiar with all current conferences in-house, and the resort property itself.
8. The server may be asked to perform duties other than stated above and should be willing to do so with the same enthusiasm and positive attitude.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have the ability to communicate with a supervisor, and have an understanding of instructions, both written and verbal, given in the English language.
• Must be courteous and socially appropriate at all times.
• Must be able to reach, stoop, bend, knees and transcend a staircase.
• Must possess visual acuity level necessary to recognize and identify shapes and have accurate depth perception.
• Must possess capability to hear noise or conversation at normal levels.
• Must possess the physical stamina to lift a minimum of 40 pounds.
• Must be able to stand/walk for extended periods of time.

SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS:

• In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the particular requirements of the hotel.
• Perform general cleaning tasks, using standard hotel cleaning products as assigned by your supervisor to adhere to health standards.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested e.g., special guest requests.
• Must adhere to all State, Federal, and corporate liquor regulations pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages to minors and intoxicated guests to insure all laws are being followed.

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Must have basic knowledge of food and beverage preparation and service of various alcoholic beverages.
• Ability to read, sufficient to understand menus and special promotions, speak and write the English language to communicate with the guest, and take orders.
• Ability to remember, recite and promote the variety of menu items.
• Ability to transport large awkward trays weighing up to 30 lbs. through a crowded room on a continuous basis throughout shift.

This position is currently accepting applications.