Banquet Server

Hei Hotels Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Discounted parking

TRAX passes

Job summary

HEI Hotels and Resorts is seeking a Banquet Server to assist the Banquet Manager in servicing guests at on-site events in Salt Lake City. The role requires setting up spaces, greeting guests, and delivering food and beverages with attention to service standards.

Responsibilities include attending pre-event briefings, ensuring proper table settings, replenishing drinks, and resetting for subsequent functions, while adhering to state, federal and corporate alcohol service rules.

Qualifications

• Hotel experience preferred.
• Must be a team player and assist coworkers.
• Knowledge of food & beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette.
• Knowledge of table settings and serviceware.
• Ability to remember and promote menu items.
• Ability to transport up to 30 lbs. and operate beverage equipment.
• Able to stand long periods and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Set up banquet room with linens, serviceware and glassware.
• Attend roll calls before events for function details.
• Greet guests and respond to requests courteously.
• Serve food/beverage as directed; clear dishes as courses end.
• Replenish beverages; ensure guest satisfaction.
• Reset room for next function; comply with attendance rules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hotel experience

Team player

Guest relations

Food & beverage knowledge

Table settings & serviceware

Menu knowledge

Physically able (30 lbs)

Stand for long periods

Verbal communication

Written communication

Job description

## Banquet ServerApply: On-Site: Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek - Salt Lake City, UT: Full time: Posted Today: JR119268**About Us**Experience the Thrill of Downtown Salt Lake City at the Marriott Downtown at City Creek. Join our vibrant team at the heart of Salt Lake City! Situated amidst the city's most beloved attractions, our hotel seamlessly blends modern style with the spirit of the great outdoors. Located across from The Salt Palace Convention Center and a block from TRAX, we're at the epicenter of exciting conventions and group events. This fast-paced environment provides a dynamic and rewarding workplace. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), discounted parking, and subsidized TRAX passes. We are also committed to your professional growth, fostering a supportive environment that encourages career advancement. Ready for Your Next Adventure? Apply today and discover a rewarding career at the Marriott Downtown at City Creek. We're more than just a hotel; we're a community of passionate individuals dedicated to providing exceptional guest experiences.Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization! We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.**Compensation**### Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? Yes### Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No**Overview**Assist Banquet Manager in the serving of guests during banquet functions to ensure positive guest experience.### **Essential Duties and Responsibilities*** Set up banquet room as instructed by Supervisor to include linen, serviceware and glassware.* Attend roll call meetings before events to learn function particulars, including guest and hotel expectations.* Greet guests and respond to requests in a friendly and courteous manner.* Serve the food and/or beverage in the order and to the expectation of the Supervisor to ensure consistency throughout the banquet. Promptly remove dishes as guests complete each course and/or meal at the end of the meal or function.* Abide by all State, Federal and Corporate requirements pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages.* Replenish beverages as necessary, and check with guests for overall satisfaction.* Once banquet is complete, reset banquet room according to Supervisor’s specifications to ensure the readiness of the room for the following function.* Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.* Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.**Qualifications and Skills*** Hotel experience preferred.* Must be willing to “pitch-in” and help co- workers with their job duties and be a team player with or without reasonable accommodation.* Must have basic knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette.* Knowledge of the appropriate table settings and serviceware.* Ability to comprehend and apply written product labeling instructions to enable the safe application of products and processes within the hotel.* Ability to remember, recite and promote the variety of menu items.* Ability to transport up to 30 lbs. through a crowded room on a continuous basis throughout the shift. Ability to operate beverage equipment, e.g., coffee maker with or without reasonable accommodation.* Ability to stand for long periods of time with or without reasonable accommodation.* Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.* Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.## **Benefits**HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you! For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through EyeMed. Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off. HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA. For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future. Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status.### HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.