Banquet Server

ASM Global; Irving (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM Global is seeking a Banquet Server at the Irving Convention Center to deliver exceptional catering service and ensure guest satisfaction during events. This hands-on role requires friendly interaction, knowledge of menus, and timely service to groups of varying sizes.

You will greet guests, serve food and beverages, and coordinate with the food & beverage team to uphold safety and quality standards throughout functions, weekends and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 6 months catering/food service experience.
• Facility/industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests with enthusiasm and friendliness.
• Serve food and beverages per standards.
• Answer questions about menu and facility.
• Maintain sanitation and proper food handling.
• Report for work in proper uniform.

Skills

Catering knowledge

Guest service

Team player

Instruction compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summary

ASM Global, the leader in privately managed public assembly facilities, has an excellent and immediate opening for the Banquet Server at the Irving Convention Center. This is a hands‑on position, providing the highest degree of professional catering service to guests with the goal of achieving customer satisfaction and retention.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Greets all guests with enthusiasm and friendliness.
• Serves food alcoholic beverages in an appropriate manner consistent with company standards.
• Answers guest questions about food, beverages, and our facility accurately and in a friendly manner.
• Does side work during non-busy hours.
• Speaks to all guests with enthusiasm at all times.
• Develops relationships with guests.
• Provides the highest level of service in accordance with our standards.
• Identifies food orders when ready and delivers items to tables in a timely manner.
• Maintains a professional appearance at all times.
• Communicated with food and beverage staff to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Maintains a professional relationship with all coworkers.
• Follows checklists and standard operating procedures.
• Maintains a safe, clean, organized and stocked work area.
• Maintains full knowledge of menus, recipes and other pertinent information.
• Constantly increasing knowledge of food, beverages and other products and services.
• Ensures that guest have a positive and memorable experience.
• Responsible for constant sanitation, organization, and proper food handling.
• Reports for work in proper uniform according to the scheduled time.
• Other duties as assigned by the Food & Beverage Manager and/or Banquet Captain.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or equivalent

• Minimum 6 months experience required.
• Facility/industry experience preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of catering services and terminology
• Strong guest service skills
• Works well with others
• Receive and carry out instructions in a timely manner

Other Qualifications

• TABC preferred but not required
• Ability to work long and irregular hours that may vary due to functions and may include days, evenings, weekends and holidays. Some travel as needed.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move around the facility; to stand for long hours during events; talk and hear. This position may require work inside or outside of the building, as needed by events.

Note

The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

ASM Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.