Banquet Server

Marriott-International; Navarre (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Peregrine Hospitality in Navarre, FL seeks a banquet server to deliver exceptional guest service during function events. You will read and execute BEOs, serve meals professionally, and maintain banquet spaces in a clean, orderly manner.

Responsibilities include attentive guest interaction, timely setup and breakdown, and adherence to all food-handling and safety procedures. A High School diploma and a Food Handler certification are preferred; excellent communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be attentive, friendly, helpful, and courteous to all guests, managers and fellow employees.
• Read and understand Banquet Event Order (BEO) and be familiar with the menu of the assigned function.
• Served guests according to the hotel’s standards in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner.
• Respond to guest problems, complaints, and accidents and communicate to management if necessary.
• Set all tables according to hotel standards.
• Maintain banquet storeroom in a neat, orderly manner with supplies for food service functions.

Responsibilities

• Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
• Maintain regular attendance as required by scheduling.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming.
• Follow money handling procedures when serving guests.
• Know and use suggestive selling techniques.
• Know menu items for each function and provide accurate descriptions.
• Ensure overall guest satisfaction.

Skills

Communication skills

Active listening

Multitasking

Guest service

Meeting attendance

Confidentiality

Initiative

Cross-training

Problem solving

Reading BEO

Education

High School diploma or better

Job description

• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all levels of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
• Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Silverado Resort and Spa Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and nametag.
• Comply with Silverado Resort and Spa Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
• Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
• Must be able to understand and apply complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.
• Must be able to cross-train in other hotel related areas.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Must be able to show initiative, including anticipating guest or operational needs.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.
• Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.

Job Requirements

• Employees must at all times be attentive, friendly, helpful, and courteous to all guests, managers and fellow employees.
• Perform preparatory tasks and side work duties to ensure that guests are served promptly and efficiently.
• Know how to read the Banquet Event Order (BEO) and be familiar with the menu of the assigned function.
• Served guests according to the hotel’s standards in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner.
• Respond to guest problems, complaints, and accidents. Communicate to management, if necessary.
• Set all tables according to hotel standards.
• Maintain the banquet storeroom in a neat and orderly manner, stocked with any and all appropriate supplies necessary for food service functions.
• Clean-up banquet space after the completion of the function and ensure that all equipment and supplies are stored and re-stocked properly.
• Prepare room according to BEO and the various meal functions.
• Follow all money handling procedures when serving the guest.
• Know and use “suggestive selling” techniques.
• Know the menu items for each function served and able to give accurate descriptions.
• Ensure overall guest satisfaction.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

The minimum physical requirements for this position include but are not limited to:

• Ability to hear, understand and communicate orally and in writing to communicate with staff, vendors, and guests a normal in-person and phone conversation

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time

Ability to bend and twist, push and pull, stoop, and kneel

Disclaimer

All duties and requirements stated are essential job functions. This description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all functions that an associate in the position may be asked to perform. This does not create an employee contract, express implied, or otherwise, and does not alter the “at will” employment relationship of the employer or employee. Management reserves the right to change, modify and/or alter any of the duties listed to meet business needs.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please contact:[e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to complying with the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and all other applicable equal opportunity laws. Peregrine Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran and Drug Free.

Peregrine Hospitality participates in E-Verify. Upon hire, your employment will be contingent on proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States, which will be confirmed through the federal E-Verify system.

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

High School or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Food Handler

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.