Banquet Server

Sage Hospitality; Napa (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Banquet Server at a premier hotel in Napa Valley, where modern charm meets the beauty of California's wine country. This role focuses on delivering exceptional food service, ensuring guest satisfaction, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization. With a commitment to creating brilliant experiences, you’ll be part of a team that values service, integrity, and professional growth. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy working flexible shifts, this opportunity is perfect for you. Experience the joy of making guests' moments unforgettable while enjoying a supportive and engaging workplace.

Benefits

401(k) with Employer Matching

Free On-Site Parking

Complimentary Employee Meals

Hotel Discounts (Both Marriott & Sage Portfolio)

Referral Bonus Program

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in a similar position of 3 months or longer.

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt and courteous food service to customers.
• Set-up, service and break down assigned functions safely.
• Remain attentive to customers throughout the dining experience.

Skills

Customer Service Principles

Food Service Function

Restaurant Operations

Kitchen Operations

Education

High School Education or Equivalent

Job description

Sage Hospitality Group is set to hire a Banquet Server to join our award-winning team at the Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa, home to modern and sophisticated charm and right amidst the beauty of California's famous wine country. Our core values of service, integrity, team spirit, innovation, professional growth, improvement, quality standards and community impact differentiates us from our competitors. Our focus on creating brilliant experiences, one guest at a time, has driven a culture of constant improvement, making the property the perfect fit for any talented applicant. Brilliant Experiences, created by Brilliant People. Because why be good, when you can be brilliant?

Job Overview

Under general supervision, provides prompt and courteous food service to customers. Set-up, service and break down assigned functions in a safe, accident-free manner.

Responsibilities

• Read BEO and know how to complete a set-up.
• Set tables in assigned area correctly and uniformly.
• Keep station neat and clean while servicing guest per established policies and procedures.
• Use proper in-room clearing and aisle tray break-down buffet or other special food service tables and equipment.
• Assist Lead Banquet Server in setting up/breaking down buffet or other special food service tables and equipment.
• Greet and serve guests following guidelines set by the policies/procedures regarding the service of food and beverage.
• Follow all guest check and money-handling procedures when serving a-la-carte and beverage orders.
• Complete assigned sidework.
• Remain attentive to the customers throughout the entire dining experience, adhering to or exceeding service standards at all times.
• Able to work flexible shifts to consist of mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Travel requirements - local travel for outside catering functions only.

Qualifications

Education/Formal Training

High school education or equivalent.

Experience

Previous experience in a similar position of 3 months or longer.

Knowledge/Skills

• Must have basic knowledge of customer service principles, food service function, and restaurant and kitchen operations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lifting trays, dish racks, glass racks, etc. 20 -40 lbs. Pushing carts, Queen Marys, hotbox, portable bar 50 -100 lbs.
• Carrying trays, dish racks, glass racks, etc using both hands at 20 -40 lbs.
• Must be able to punch buttons, grasp items in hand, and to balance and carry trays loaded with food and beverages.
• Bending/kneeling: Ability to bend to lower level cabinets and lift trays.
• Mobility: Maneuver in narrow areas and between seated guests.
• Continuous standing required to service guest functions; 100% of the time scheduled.
• Climbing approximately 12 steps 20% of 8 hours.
• No driving required.
• Must have moderate comprehension and literacy to read use records and all special requests.
• Must have ability to perform multiple tasks at one time, must be able to follow verbal and written instruction, and be able to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Must be highly organized and able to pay attention to sound and sight details in crowded and noisy situations, particularly when handling multiple tasks.
• Must be able to use tact and understanding when dealing with a variety of customer service problems, including stressful and highly emotional situations.

Physically strenuous: prolonged standing, walking, lifting and carrying throughout the entire shift in a 95% indoor environment. Going in the freezer temperatures can be -10 degrees.

Benefits

• 401(k) with Employer Matching
• Free On-Site Parking
• Complimentary Employee Meals
• Hotel Discounts (Both Marriott & Sage Portfolio)
• Referral Bonus Program