Banquet Server

Avalon Hospitality Group, LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Avalon Hospitality Group, LLC in San Pedro, CA seeks seasonal banquet server to deliver food and beverages to function guests with a friendly, timely demeanor.

The role includes setting tables, carrying trays up to 50 lbs, clearing service ware, and supporting guest satisfaction while adhering to safety and liquor regulations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Excellent verbal and written English.
• Food service sanitation certification or CPR/First Aid preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set banquet tables to meet function specifications.
• Serve food, beverage and condiments to guests in a friendly and timely manner.
• Transport service ware to kitchen and clear tables after service.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards and assist in other duties as assigned.

Skills

Guest service

Beverage service

Wine knowledge

Table settings

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma

Tools

POS system

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Seasonal SAN PEDRO, CA, US

To deliver and serve food and/or beverage items in a friendly, courteous and timely manner resulting in guest satisfaction

Essential Functions:

• Sets banquet tables to meet the function specifications.
• Carries trays of up to 50 lbs. Serves food, beverage and condiments/accompaniments to banquet and function clientele in a friendly and courteous manner to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Quietly removes china, glassware and silverware from tables at the end of the meal period and delivers to kitchen steward’s area.
• Sets/displays food and beverages on buffet tables for delivery to function guests requiring buffet service. Requires pushing large wheeled tables to and from the function room areas. Serves guests and clears tables. Delivers dirty china, silver, and glassware to kitchen steward’s area.

SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS

In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the particular requirements of the company.

• Attend mandatory meetings.
• Perform all assigned sidework such as replenishing condiments and restocking sidestands.
• Abide by all State, Federal and Company liquor regulations pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages.
• Perform general cleaning tasks to adhere to health and safety standards.
• Keep work area clean and organized.
• Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Below is a listing of the physical requirements for standard performance of this job:

Frequency Key: Rare, Occasional, Frequent, or Constant

Physical Activity Frequency

Walking, Standing Constant

Crouching/Bending/Stooping Frequent

Reaching Constant

Grasping Constant

Pushing/Pulling Frequent

Near Vision Constant

Far Vision Constant

Hearing Constant

Talking Frequent

Smelling Frequent

Tasting Occasional

Lifting/Carrying (up to 50 lbs.) Frequent

Travel Never

OTHER DUTIES

Assimilate into the Packard culture through understanding, supporting and participating in all elements of corporate policies. Demonstrate working knowledge of the service standards.

Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by Packard from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position.

Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

OSHA laws require the use of the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when performing work duties that have the potential of risk to your health of safety:

Team members will be trained in the proper use and care of assigned PPE. The hotel provides the required PPE. It is your responsibility to report defective, damaged or lost PPE, or equipment that does not fit properly, to your Manager.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Positions directly reporting to this position (titles):

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

The individual must posses the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to read, write and speak the English language fluently to interact with staff and guests
• Basic knowledge of food & beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette
• Knowledge of appropriate table settings, serviceware and menu items. Some wine knowledge
• Ability to remember, recite and promote the variety of menu items
• Ability to transport up to 30 lbs on a continuous basis and 50 lbs occasionally
• Ability to operate beverage and toast equipment
• Ability to perform under pressure effectively for extensive periods of time while maintaining professionalism

QUALIFYING STANDARDS

Education

High School graduate or equivalent required.

Experience

Licenses or Certificates

Food Service Sanitation Certificate, CPR Certification, and/or First Aid Training preferred.

Grooming

All team members must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance (specific standards available).

Other

Additional language ability preferred.

Must meet minimum age requirement for jurisdiction.

NOTICE:

The hospitality business functions seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day. In addition, this is a hospitality business and a hospitable service atmosphere must be projected at all times.