Banquet Server

Sonesta International Hotels; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

HSA Match

401k Match

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Hotel Discounts

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels in Irvine, CA is seeking a Banquet Server to set up, serve, and clean up food and beverages for banquet events according to hotel standards. You will read BEOs, learn menus for each function, and deliver friendly, efficient service.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent and a willingness to work flexible hours. You may lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods. We offer comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in hotel or food service preferred.
• Able to read BEO and menus for functions.

Responsibilities

• Set up banquet spaces per BEO and hotel standards.
• Serve and clear guests in a friendly, efficient manner.
• Maintain a neat banquet storeroom and restock as needed.
• Follow money handling procedures and use suggestive selling.

Skills

Attentive demeanor

Guest service

BEO reading

Suggestive selling

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

We’re People People. Are you?We’re Sonesta International Hotels—the 8th largest hotel company in the U.S. (and growing fast ).

We’re People People. Are you?We’re Sonesta International Hotels—the 8th largest hotel company in the U.S. (and growing fast ). With a dynamic mix of full-service and focused hotels across major cities, our diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties means we’re everywhere our guests need us to be. But here’s the thing—we’re not just in the business of hotels, we’re in the business of people. We bring service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and create experiences that genuinely connect—delivering quality, value, and memorable stays across 1,000+ properties in eight countries (and counting).

What This Role Is All About

The Banquet Server is responsible for the set-up, serving and clean-up of food and beverages to guests at all banquet functions, according to the hotel standards.

What You’ll Be Doing

Fundamental Requirements

• Employees must at all times be attentive, friendly, helpful, and courteous to all guests, managers, and fellow employees.
• Perform preparatory tasks and side work duties to ensure that guests are served promptly and efficiently.
• Know how to read the Banquet Event Order (BEO) and be familiar with the menu of the assigned function.
• Served guests according to the hotel’s standards in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner.
• Respond to guest problems, complaints, and accidents. Communicate to management, if necessary.
• Set all tables according to hotel standards.
• Maintain the banquet storeroom in a neat and orderly manner, stocked with any and all appropriate supplies necessary for food service functions.
• Clean up banquet space after the completion of the function and ensure that all equipment and supplies are stored and re-stocked properly.
• Prepare room according to BEO and the various meal functions.
• Follow all money handling procedures when serving the guest.
• Know and use "suggestive selling" techniques.
• Know the menu items for each function served and be able to give accurate descriptions.
• Ensure overall guest satisfaction.

Education & Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.

Physical requirements

• Flexible and long hours are sometimes required.
• Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to stand during entire shift.

Anticipated Pay Range & Additional Job Information

Pay range $17.00 - $18.00. The base pay offered may vary based on various factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and specific/overall experience.

How We Reward You

At Sonesta, we know showing up for our guests starts with showing up for our people. That means supporting your health, your financial future, and everything in between.

Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Educational Assistance
• Sonesta Hotel Discounts (yes, you’ll want to use these )
• Additional Perks & Employee Discounts

Our Commitment to You

Sonesta is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.