Banquet Server

The Crescent Hotels Group; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Benefits program

401K matching

Flexible scheduling

Discounts with Crescent properties

Job summary

The Crescent Hotels & Resorts is seeking Banquet Servers for The St. Anthony Hotel in downtown San Antonio, TX. You will set up, serve, and break down banquet functions with a focus on warm, professional service.

Join a luxury property and contribute to memorable events, with shifts that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Training and a supportive team culture accompany competitive wages and benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older to serve alcohol.
• TABC certified and Tips Trained required; Food Handlers required.
• Previous banquet serving experience preferred.
• Must be able to read and follow BEOs and directions.

Responsibilities

• Set up banquet function rooms per the BEO, including linen, tableware, and glassware.
• Attend pre-shift meetings with Banquet Captain and servers.
• Greet guests and respond to requests in a friendly, courteous manner.
• Serve food and/or beverages and clear dishes as courses are served.
• Replenish beverages and check guest satisfaction throughout the function.
• Reset banquet room after service for the next function.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

English proficiency

Teamwork

Job description

Description

The luxurious St. Anthony Hotel is looking for Servers to add to our stellar Banquets team! Banquet Servers will set up and breakdown Banquet functions, and serve food and/or beverages in a friendly, courteous and professional manner according to our high standards of quality.

Situated in the heart of downtown, overlooking Travis Park, the AAA Four Diamond, St. Anthony Hotel offers easy access to the trendy restaurants and historical landmarks in San Antonio, Texas. St. Anthony, a Luxury Collection Hotel San Antonio, opened in 1909 and has been designated a national historic site. Our luxury hotel in San Antonio embodies old-world splendor with touches like Italian marble and Corinthian columns. Come make history with this luxury San Antonio hotel.

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are a team of hospitality professionals that are deeply connected to & proud of the exceptional experiences we provide for our guests. More than that, we know our Associates are the shining stars of what we do!

We understand what it takes to be a part of something great. We will encourage you to bring your true self to work every day, we will celebrate you and we will cheer you on as you shine bright in your career journey. Whether it be our health & wellness programs, best in class learning and development or our travel discounts that ‘feed your inner explorer’, we work hard to create and deliver on what YOU need. We are ready for you to start your journey with us where You Belong. We Care. Shine Bright.

We are committed to providing you with:

• Highly competitive wages
• An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & your family members
• 401K matching program for eligible associates
• Flexible scheduling to allow you to focus on what is important to you
• Discounts with our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family members

**Full Time and On Call Opportunities Available

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Take direction from Banquet Captains and execute banquet functions to include room set up such as linen, tableware and glassware.
• Responsible for setting up of the function rooms, coffee breaks, buffets and bars as needed using a BEO as reference.
• Attend Pre-shift meetings with Banquet Captain and Banquet Servers for every function.
• Make sure all meeting rooms are set accordingly to BEO’s and are clean and tidy at all times.
• Execution of steps of service and company standards.
• Greet guests and respond to requests in a friendly and courteous manner.
• Serve food and/or beverages 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.
• Replenish beverages as needed and check with guests for overall satisfaction. .
• Once banquet is complete, reset banquet room according to Captain’s specifications to ensure the readiness of the room for the following function.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be 18 years or older to serve alcohol.
• Requires a working knowledge of ala carte, fine dining as well as white glove practices.
• TABC certified and Tips Trained required; Food Handlers required.
• Must be available evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Previous banquet serving experience, preferably in a resort setting is valued.
• Comprehend reading materials, speak, read and write English.
• Maintain proper associate uniform standards and footwear which is slip resistant and polished.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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Source: Crescent Hotels & Resorts