Banquet Server

Legends; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Legends Global seeks part-time Banquet Servers for the Knoxville Convention Center. You will assist with setup, service, and breakdown for banquet events, including buffet, plated, and receptions. Shifts may include concessions and bartending if you hold a TABC license.

Responsibilities include adhering to ASM standards, preparing service items, and maintaining hygiene and safety. Availability for nights, weekends, and holidays is required; flexible hours help deliver exceptional guest

Qualifications

• Prior experience in the food and beverage service industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and set-up of event room and banquet pieces.
• Prepare garnishes, beverages, condiments, and bread baskets.
• Maintain cleanliness of tables and service areas.
• Follow Banquet Event Orders and management instructions.
• Break down equipment and restore storage areas after events.
• Build positive relationships with clients and guests.
• Comply with health and safety codes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Flexible hours

Team player

Hygiene

Customer service

Reading ASM standards

Job description

Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach. Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component feasibility & consulting, owner's representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking of world-class live events and venues. The Legends Global culture is one of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career. Winning is an everyday thing at Legends Global. We have the best team members who understand every win is earned when we come together as one unified team. Sounds like a winning formula for you. Join us!

The Knoxville Convention Center has excellent and immediate openings for part-time Banquet Servers. The Banquet Servers report to the Banquet Supervisor and Food and Beverage Manager and are responsible for all banquet functions which includes set-up, any beverage break, buffet, plated and reception events, etc. Position will also to be eligible to work additional shifts in concessions and bartending (if you maintain a current TABC license).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and set-up of event room including, but not limited to, the collection of all banquet equipment to include flatware, China, glassware, and serving pieces needed for each event.
• Prepares garnishes, beverages, condiments, and bread baskets.
• Clean and fill salt and pepper containers, sugar dishes, creamers.
• Prepare tables with place settings as instructed.
• Fulfilling the service per each Banquet Event Orders (BEO) and/or any standards and instructions set by management, the Client, or Banquet Captain.
• Breakdown banquet equipment and set-up after each event and then clean and return serving pieces to proper storage area.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with clients, customers, guests, and co-workers.
• Compliant with all health and safety codes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• Prior experience in the food and beverage service industry preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Must have the ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays, in addition to normal business hours.
• Must have good hygiene and a neat, conservative appearance.
• Must be able to work in a team environment as well as independently with minimal supervision.
• Exemplary food and beverage service skills in a fine dining atmosphere.
• A strong commitment to exemplary customer service.
• Ability to read, understand, and implement ASM Standards of Service, Banquet Event Orders, and other policies and procedures.
• Must have ability to take/follow directions and remain flexible and adjust to situations as they occur.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Must hold or obtain upon hiring a TABC card (when bartending).

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.
• Regular lifting and carrying minimum of 20 lbs.
• Constant standing, walking, stooping, reaching, and handling food and chemical products.
• Ability to work extended hours productively in a fast-paced, very physically demanding environment.
• Ability to navigate in and out of banquet doors and service pockets throughout shift.
• Potential exposure to dust pollen and fumes, and food allergens, and extreme changes in heat and cold.
• Subject to high noise level.
• Possible exposure to weather conditions.
• 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.

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

VEVRAA Federal Contractor.