Banquet Server

The Read House Hotel; Folly Beach (SC); On-site; USD 13,776 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Earned Wage Access through PayActiv

Medical, dental, & vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability and insurance coverage

401(k) & Roth 401(k) with employer 3.5

Tuition assistance discount programs

Referral program

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts at Avocet-owned hotels &

Job summary

Tides Folly Beach is seeking a friendly Banquet Server to join our events team on Folly Beach, SC. You’ll deliver courteous food and beverage service for weddings, meetings, and special events, setting up banquet spaces and assisting with event execution.

We value teamwork, reliability, and guest-focused hospitality. The role requires a positive attitude, flexibility with schedules including evenings and weekends, and SC alcohol service certification within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of restaurant, banquet, or hospitality experience preferred.
• South Carolina alcohol service certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Detail-oriented with a positive, professional attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, professional food and beverage service during weddings, meetings, and special events.
• Set up banquet rooms, buffets, tables, chairs, linens, and service stations according to event specifications.
• Follow Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and room diagrams.
• Serve food and beverages promptly while anticipating guest needs.
• Maintain clean and organized banquet areas throughout each event.
• Complete event setup, breakdown, side work, and equipment storage.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and responsible alcohol service standards.
• Work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Guest service

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Join the team behind Folly Beach's most memorable celebrations! At Tides Folly Beach, our Banquet Servers bring weddings, corporate events, and special occasions to life with exceptional service and genuine hospitality. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, enjoy working as part of a team, and love creating unforgettable guest experiences, we'd love to have you join us.

Location: Tides – 1 Center St, Folly Beach, SC 29439

Salary: $10 per hour + tip out

Benefits

• A culture that values passion, individuality, and fun!
• Opportunities for internal growth and development
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Earned Wage Access through PayActiv – access to your earned wages before payday!
• Affordable medical, dental, & vision insurance plans
• Company provided life insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability and Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Traditional 401(k) & Roth 401(k) with employer matching of up to 3.5%
• Tuition assistance discount programs
• Referral program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts at all Avocet-owned hotels & restaurants

What You'll Do

• Provide friendly, professional food and beverage service during weddings, meetings, and special events.
• Set up banquet rooms, buffets, tables, chairs, linens, and service stations according to event specifications.
• Follow Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and room diagrams.
• Serve food and beverages promptly while anticipating guest needs.
• Maintain clean and organized banquet areas throughout each event.
• Complete event setup, breakdown, side work, and equipment storage.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and responsible alcohol service standards.
• Work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

What We're Looking For

• 1+ year of restaurant, banquet, or hospitality experience preferred.
• Excellent guest service and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.
• Detail‑oriented with a positive, professional attitude.
• South Carolina alcohol service certification required within 30 days of hire.

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Lift up to 50 lbs regularly (up to 75 lbs with assistance).
• Safely carry service trays and move banquet equipment.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced event environment with varying schedules and temperatures.

Who We Are

Tides Folly Beach is a beachfront hotel driven and defined by a singular passion: community. We go above and beyond to provide an expectation‑exceeding, smile‑inducing, memory‑making experience for our community of guests. Internally, we focus on building a strong, tight‑knit team community through growth, support, camaraderie, and pride. We embrace the community, culture, and spirit of Folly Beach while also being a steward in the evolution of the town as a coastal destination.

EOE / DFWP