Banquet Server

White Lodging; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 1,929,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

DailyPay

Job summary

White Lodging is seeking dedicated banquet staff to support high-profile events in its hotels. You will set up, serve, and break down banquet spaces, ensuring tables, buffets, bars, and snack stations are prepared correctly.

We value an outgoing personality, strong communication, and a genuine service mindset. Applicants should be able to stand for long periods, lift up to 10 pounds, and be of legal drinking age. Equal opportunity employer with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Outgoing and social personality.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Passion for service with a positive attitude.
• Knowledge of various food-service styles.
• Banquet or hospitality experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to stand and move for long periods and lift over 10 pounds.
• Must be of legal age to serve alcoholic beverages.

Responsibilities

• Set up, service, clean-up, and tear-down of banquet events.
• Set tables, buffets, bars, and snack breaks accurately.
• Serve food and beverages tableside, butler-style, and from buffets.
• Monitor tables, buffets, and breaks to keep them clean and stocked.
• Assist other banquet team members to deliver outstanding events.
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance as an ambassador of the hotel.
• Anticipate guest needs and provide exemplary hospitality.
• Know menu items, contents, and garnishes; answer guest questions.
• Perform opening and closing duties as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Outgoing personality

Excellent communication

Hospitality mindset

Job description

Description

Summary:

Enjoy advanced scheduling and the flexibility to swap or pick up shifts easily using our app—perfect for achieving better balance while pursuing your passion in the food and beverage industry!

White Lodging develops and operates a portfolio of award-winning, premium-brand hotels, rooftop bars and restaurants in some of the country’s best cities to live. We know that the hospitality business, like life, is how you make people feel. That’s where you come in. You’ll help bring the virtue of hospitality to life while we create an environment that allows you to be your best self and grow.

Responsibilities:

What You’ll Do

• Responsible for the successful set-up, service, clean-up, and tear-down of banquet events.
• Set tables, buffets, bars, and snack breaks in assigned areas correctly and accurately.
• Professionally serve food and beverages butler-style, tableside, and from buffets.
• Monitor tables, buffets, and breaks to keep them clean, stocked, and visually appealing.
• Assist other members of the banquet team to deliver a phenomenal event that exceeds guest expectations.
• Be an ambassador of the hotel by maintaining a neat and professional appearance.
• Anticipate guest needs and offer exemplary hospitality while always exhibiting professionalism and friendliness.
• Be knowledgeable of all menu items, contents, preparation methods, and garnishes; accurately answer any guest questions.
• Perform all cleaning, opening, and closing duties as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring

• An outgoing and social personality.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• A passion for service with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Knowledge of various food-service styles.
• Previous banquet or hospitality experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to stand and move for long periods of time and lift more than 10 pounds.
• Must be of legal age to serve alcoholic beverages.

Other information:

What You Can Look Forward To

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (starting Day 1)
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• DailyPay option
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with company match
• Vacation/Paid Time Off (PTO) with rollover
• Complimentary wellness tools
• Unlimited referral bonuses
• Leadership development and tuition reimbursement
• Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and other travel/entertainment experiences
• Multiple hotels in each market = more opportunities for growth

White Lodging is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.