Banquet Server

Epping Forest Yacht and Country Club; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO

Medical/dental/vision

401(k)

Flexible scheduling

Employee dining

Uniforms provided

Professional development

Career growth

Free employee parking

Job summary

Epping Forest Yacht & Country Club in Jacksonville, FL, is seeking a Banquet Server to provide attentive food and beverage service for weddings, galas, and member events. You report to the Banquet Captain and assist the F&B team in delivering memorable service that reflects the club's standards of hospitality.

The role emphasizes setup, coordinating with event staff, greeting guests, and maintaining an impeccable appearance.

Qualifications

• Minimum six months experience in a full-service restaurant, private club, banquet service, or similar hospitality environment.
• Knowledge of basic table service procedures and service standards.
• Understanding of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
• Strong commitment to providing exceptional member and guest service.
• Professional, positive, and hospitality-focused demeanor.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to work a varied schedule including weekdays, weeknights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to safely lift and carry banquet service items and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver attentive banquet and event service to members and guests.
• Maintain banquet tables and event spaces with proper setup and presentation.
• Attend pre-shift meetings to review daily specials, event details, and updates.
• Greet members and guests with a warm, welcoming attitude and guide them through their dining experience.
• Communicate with banquet leadership regarding service flow and event timing.
• Clean stations and complete side work during and after events.
• Assist with monthly inventory counts of china, glassware, and silverware.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Guest service

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Start Your Journey

Rich in history and surrounded by natural beauty, Epping Forest Yacht & Country Club offers a distinctive blend of tradition, recreation, and waterfront living. Members enjoy exceptional dining, boating, social events, and family experiences in a setting unlike any other.

Inspired by a vision to create connections for a lifetime in the most beautiful places, our team is dedicated to creating extraordinary experiences through gracious hospitality and personalized service. Guided by integrity, innovation, wonderment, and community, we help create lifelong memories for members, their families, and their guests.

The Opportunity

Epping Forest Yacht & Country Club is seeking a Banquet Server to join our Food & Beverage team. This position is responsible for delivering exceptional banquet and event service to members and guests by providing attentive food and beverage service, maintaining event setup and presentation standards, and ensuring every dining experience exceeds expectations. You will report to the Banquet Captain and Assistant Director of Food & Beverage and play a key role in executing successful club events while upholding the club's standards of hospitality and service excellence.

The Day-to-Day

• Maintain punctual and dependable attendance.
• Work a flexible schedule, including weekdays, weeknights, weekends, and holidays.
• Maintain professional appearance, grooming, uniform, and name tag standards.
• Become proficient in the use of required equipment and safety procedures.
• Follow all safety guidelines, including procedures for lifting and carrying heavy objects.
• Complete assigned side work before the start of service.
• Prepare banquet tables and event spaces, ensuring proper setup and presentation of glassware, silverware, linens, condiments, chairs, tables, and decorative elements.
• Attend pre-shift meetings to review daily specials, event details, and operational updates.
• Greet members and guests immediately with a warm and welcoming attitude.
• Guide members and guests throughout their dining experience and provide attentive, personalized service.
• Communicate effectively with banquet leadership regarding service flow and event timing.
• Clean assigned stations and complete side work responsibilities throughout and after events.
• Check out with management prior to the end of each shift.
• Assist with monthly inventory counts of china, glassware, and silverware when assigned.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support exceptional member service and banquet operations.

What Sets You Apart

• Minimum six months of experience in a full-service restaurant, private club, banquet service, or similar hospitality environment.
• Knowledge of basic table service procedures and service standards.
• Understanding of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
• Strong commitment to providing exceptional member and guest service.
• Professional, positive, and hospitality-focused demeanor.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to work a varied schedule including weekdays, weeknights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to safely lift and carry banquet service items and equipment.

What's In It For You?

We believe that exceptional hospitality starts with exceptional people. That's why we're committed to supporting our team members through competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and exclusive resort privileges designed to help you thrive both personally and professionally. Enjoy a beautiful work environment, a culture of belonging, and the opportunity to grow your career with one of Florida's premier hospitality organizations.

• Competitive pay
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage for eligible team members
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible scheduling opportunities
• Complimentary parking and employee dining café
• Five-Diamond service training and professional development opportunities
• Certifications and continuing education opportunities
• Complimentary Uniform Dry-Cleaning Services
• Career growth and advancement opportunities throughout Gate Hospitality Group

Epping Forest Yacht & Country Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. We provide equal opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, or disability.

Source: Hospitality Online