Banquet Server

HEI Hotels & Resorts; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Hotel room discounts

Pet insurance

Job summary

HEI Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Banquet Server to assist the Banquet Manager in serving guests during banquet functions, ensuring a positive guest experience. Set up banquet rooms, attend roll calls, greet guests, and serve food and beverages according to supervisor expectations.

Qualifications include hotel experience, teamwork, knowledge of food and beverage service, ability to lift up to 30 lbs, stand for long periods and communicate effectively.

Qualifications

• Hotel experience preferred.
• Must be a team player and pitch in to help coworkers.
• Basic knowledge of food and beverage preparations and service standards.
• Knowledge of table settings and serviceware.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs and stand long periods.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up banquet rooms with linen, serviceware and glassware as instructed.
• Attend roll call to learn function details and guest expectations.
• Greet guests and respond to requests in a friendly, courteous manner.
• Serve food/beverage per supervisor instructions and clear dishes promptly.
• Comply with state, federal, and corporate alcohol-service requirements.
• Replenish beverages and check guest satisfaction.
• Reset banquet room for subsequent functions as directed.
• Maintain regular attendance and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hotel experience

Team player

Guest relations

Food and beverage knowledge

Heavy lifting ability

Stand for long periods

Effective communication

Job description

Compensation

Salary Range: $17.00 - $17.00 Hourly; Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? No; Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No.

Overview

Assist Banquet Manager in the serving of guests during banquet functions to ensure positive guest experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Set up banquet room as instructed by Supervisor to include linen, serviceware and glassware.
• Attend roll call meetings before events to learn function particulars, including guest and hotel expectations.
• Greet guests and respond to requests in a friendly and courteous manner.
• Serve the food and/or beverage in the order and to the expectation of the Supervisor to ensure consistency throughout the banquet. Promptly remove dishes as guests complete each course and/or meal at the end of the meal or function.
• Abide by all State, Federal and Corporate requirements pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages.
• Replenish beverages as necessary, and check with guests for overall satisfaction.
• Once banquet is complete, reset banquet room according to Supervisor's specifications to ensure the readiness of the room for the following function.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Hotel experience preferred.
• Must be willing to "pitch-in" and help co-workers with their job duties and be a team player with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must have basic knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette.
• Knowledge of the appropriate table settings and serviceware.
• Ability to comprehend and apply written product labeling instructions to enable the safe application of products and processes within the hotel.
• Ability to remember, recite and promote the variety of menu items.
• Ability to transport up to 30 lbs. through a crowded room on a continuous basis throughout the shift. Ability to operate beverage equipment, e.g., coffee maker with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.
• Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Benefits

HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you! For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through EyeMed. Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off. HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA. For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future. Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status.

HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.