Banquet Server

Hilton Knoxville; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 2,066,400 - 3,030,720; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PayActive wages access (40%)

Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holidays

Health benefits

Job summary

Hilton Knoxville is seeking a Banquet Server to help create memorable guest experiences during events, meetings, and banquets. You will set up and break down event spaces, serve food and beverages, and ensure guests feel welcomed and cared for.

Applicants should have a positive attitude, strong attention to detail, and a passion for hospitality. This role may involve working evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed, with opportunities for career growth within the hotel.

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Ability to read product labels and communicate with guests.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel and lift as required.
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Professional demeanor reflecting Culture of Excellence.

Responsibilities

• Set up and break down event spaces and assist with service.
• Provide attentive and friendly service at events, meetings, and banquets.
• Report to Banquet Captain or Banquet Manager.
• Maintain a clean, organized event area during service.

Skills

Eligible to work in US

Read product labels & guest comms

Mobility: sit/stand/bend/lift

Flexible scheduling

Customer-focused attitude

Education

A combination of education and experience

Job description

Banquet Server

As a Banquet Server, you’ll help create memorable guest experiences by providing exceptional service during events, meetings, and banquets. You'll set up and break down event spaces, serve food and beverages, and ensure every guest feels welcomed and cared for. This role is ideal for someone with a positive attitude, great attention to detail, and a passion for hospitality.

Key Responsibilities

• You will be an essential part of our hotel's special events, providing attentive and friendly service to our guests.


• Your daily tasks will include setting up and breaking down event spaces, serving food and beverages, and maintaining a clean and organized environment.


• You will report to the Banquet Captain or Banquet Manager.


• A career as a banquet server can lead to opportunities in various roles within the hospitality industry, such as banquet captain, restaurant server, or even food and beverage management positions.

Education & Experience

Hotel experience is always a plus! Applicants should have:

• A combination of education and experience.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Eligible to work in the United States


• Sufficient education and/or literacy needed to identify and read product labels and to communicate with guests about job-related needs.


• Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, and lift as required—with or without reasonable accommodations


• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays if needed


• A warm, professional demeanor that reflects HVMG’s Culture of Excellenceby showing a warm smile, friendly personality, and positive attitude.

This position may require a varied schedule, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Please share your scheduling needs.

Our Associates Love

• Career growth opportunities across our nationwide portfolio


• Flexible scheduling


• Access up to 40% of your earned wages before payday with PayActive


• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays


• Full healthcare benefits: medical, dental, and vision


• 401(k) with guaranteed 4% match and no vesting period


• Exclusive hotel and food & beverage discounts

About HVMG

Our Be Excellent culture is more than just words on a website -- we live and breathe it. As one associate said in an anonymous survey, "This is the best management company I've ever worked for. They walk the talk from the corporate office to the field."

We believe that the hotel business is one of the few industries in which successful career paths can start anywhere on the org chart. You control your destiny, and, if our executives are any indication, today's dishwasher can be tomorrow's Senior Vice President.

The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position, nor should it be construed as a contract.

HVMG is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.