Banquet Server

Choice Hotels International, Inc.; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 8,300 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

Choice Hotels International, Inc. in Wisconsin LaCrosse is seeking a Banquet & Event Server to deliver 100% guest satisfaction through food and beverage service at banquets.

This full-time role requires flexible availability, including weekends, with shifts typical at 30-40 hours per week. You will provide attentive service, set up banquet spaces, and maintain cleanliness while supporting guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time.
• Highly organized and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service to guests while creating memorable moments.
• Prepares order for presentation and serves food, coffee, water and other beverages.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in banquet spaces to ensure customer satisfaction before, during and after banquet functions.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Verbal communication

Prioritization and time management

Highly organized

Job description

Choice Hotels International, Inc (NYSE:CHH) is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world. A challenger in the upscale segment and a leader in midscale and extended stay, Choice® has more than 7,400 hotels, representing over 625,000 rooms, in 45 countries and territories. A diverse portfolio of 22 brands that run the gamut from full-service upper upscale properties to midscale, extended stay and economy enables Choice® to meet travelers' needs in more places and for more occasions while driving more value for franchise owners and shareholders. The award-winning Choice Privileges® loyalty program and co-brand credit card options provide members with a fast and easy way to earn reward nights and personalized perks. For more information, visitwww.choicehotels.com. The ability to model Choice’s Cultural Values: Welcome and Respect Everyone, Be Bold, Be Quick, Listen, Be Curious and Show Integrity are key to our success in inspiring Loyalty, Growth, and the Hospitality Spirit. Our managed hotels portfolio includes Radisson Blu, Radisson, Radisson Red, Park Plaza, and Country Inn & Suites by Radisson.

One of the nation’s largest lodging franchisors, Choice Hotels is the industry’s challenger brand – a company that chooses to bet on itself and stands for its associates, franchise owners, and guests to do the same.

Job Summary

The Banquet & Event Server is responsible for creating 100% guest satisfaction by providing food and beverage service to banquet guests.

SHIFT: Full Time | 30-40 Hours per Week | Flexible Availability Required, Including Weekends

PAY: $7.30 + Guaranteed Service Fee Pool

Responsibilities

• Responsibility #1 (50%): Providing exceptional customer service to guests while creating memorable moments
• Responsibility #2 (30%): Prepares order for presentation and serves food, coffee, water and other beverages
• Responsibility #3 (20%): Maintain cleanliness and order in banquet spaces to ensure customer satisfaction before, during and after banquet functions

Requirements

• Excellent customer service and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and anticipate customer demands
• Highly organized – demonstrate ability to proactively prioritize needs, put first things first, and effectively manage resources and time

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds on a regular basis, and up to 75 pounds occasionally
• Ability to maneuver up to 150 pounds, occasionally, for short periods of time
• Able to set up and take down tables, chairs, stages, and other banquet meeting fixtures
• Ability to push and pull carts weighing up to 200 pounds, occasionally
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, constantly
• Ability to model Choice’s Cultural Values: Welcome and Respect Everyone, Be Bold, Be Quick, Listen, Be Curious and Show Integrity are key to our success in inspiring Loyalty, Growth, and the Hospitality Spirit.

Choice Hotels International is an equal opportunity employer and affirmative action employer.

Employment practices and decisions are not influenced by an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or express, disability veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, this offer of employment is conditional upon your presenting documents verifying your identity and legal authorization to work in the United States.

All offers of employment are conditional upon the satisfactory completion of a background check and E-Verify.

Locations

Arizona Radisson Phoenix Airport California Country Inn San Diego Radisson Sunnyvale – Silicon Valley Illinois Radisson Blu Aqua Chicago Minnesota Cambria Hotel Bloomington Mall of America Minneapolis Airport Country Inn Bloomington Radisson Minneapolis Downtown Radisson Blu Mall of America Bloomington Tennessee Radisson Hotel Nashville Utah Radisson Salt Lake City Washington Radisson Seattle – Tacoma Country Inn Seattle – Bothell Wisconsin Radisson LaCrosse