Banquet Server

Sodexo; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Training and advancement

Comprehensive benefits

Shift meals / uniforms / safety shoes

Job summary

Sodexo is hiring a Banquet Server at the University of Southern Maine in Portland for on-call part-time work. You will greet guests, operate the service line with a customer-first approach, and help serve vibrant menus while keeping work areas clean and tidy.

Open availability and 0–1 year of related experience are beneficial; a valid driver’s license is required. The role offers flexible scheduling and a comprehensive benefits package. Details will be provided during interview.

Qualifications

• 0 – 1 year of related experience is beneficial.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Organize, set up and deliver requested catering services to specific requested location or conference room.
• Provide prompt and courteous service to all customers.
• Set up all food and beverage in a professional appearance and logical manner, ensuring all condiments and service ware are available as needed
• Ensures all services are cleaned up at the end of the meeting/event
• Attends work and shows for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity
• Other duties may be assigned and can differ among accounts, depending on business necessities and client requirements.

Job description

Location:

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE - PORTLAND - 10387004

Workdays/shifts:

Varying shifts, days/hours (open availability preferred). More details will be provided during the interview process.

Employment Type:

On-call part-time

Pay Range:

$19.00 per hour - $19.00 per hour

University students with restrictions on number of hours they can work, including international students, should apply for open student worker positions at the school they attend. You can search student worker jobs here (https://sodexo.paradox.ai/7nq0G05)

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact. You belong in a company that allows you to act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What You’ll Do:

As a Banquet Server at Sodexo, you are also a warm welcomer and smile maker for our customers. You will operate the service line with a customer-first approach. This role may include serving of our vibrant menus and ensuring all working areas are kept clean and tidy.

Responsibilities include:

• Organize, set up and deliver requested catering services to specific requested location or conference room.
• Provide prompt and courteous service to all customers.
• Set up all food and beverage in a professional appearance and logical manner, ensuring all condiments and service ware are available as needed
• Ensures all services are cleaned up at the end of the meeting/event
• Attends work and shows for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity
• Other duties may be assigned and can differ among accounts, depending on business necessities and client requirements.

What You Bring:

• Successful candidates will be team-oriented, adaptable, reliable, and nurturers of a healthy/safe working environment for all.
• 0 – 1 year of related experience is beneficial
• Additional Requirements: Possess a valid driver’s license

What We Offer:

• Flexible and supportive work environment, so you can be home for life’s important moments.
• Access to ongoing training/development and advancement opportunities to turn your job into a career
• Full array of benefits that support you and your family’s wellbeing, including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 401k, discount programs, and more.
• In addition to Sodexo’s standard, some locations may offer additional site‑specific benefits, including free “shift” meals (and/or allowances/per diems), uniforms, safety shoes, public transportation support and/or parking.

Overall, Sodexo strives to offer comprehensive summaries of our benefits packages and detailed descriptions of the positions candidates are applying for. However, due to the contractual nature of our business, some job duties and employee benefits may vary based on the unit/work location. We encourage you to discuss any questions about Sodexo’s benefit offerings during the interview process.

Who we are:

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fair and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace culture and belonging as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Should you need assistance with the online application process, please complete this form.