Banquet Server

Recess Hotel & Club; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with fast vesting

Paid time off & holidays

Complimentary daily team meal

complimentary two-night stay

Job summary

Recess Hotel & Club in Savannah, opening Fall 2026, is seeking dynamic Banquet Servers to join the opening team. You will contribute to private events, celebrations, corporate gatherings, and weddings with meticulous service and professional presentation.

As part of our banquets team, you will support event setup, guest service, and collaboration with the events team while maintaining sanitation standards and a refined workspace.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in banquet or fine dining settings preferred.
• Strong communication skills and professional demeanor.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent personal presentation and grooming standards.

Responsibilities

• Be part of event setup and ensure brand standards are met.
• Serve guests warmly with attention to detail and timing.
• Anticipate guest needs and respond promptly to requests.
• Collaborate with the events team for seamless service.
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards in the banquet area.

Skills

Banquet service experience

Communication

Multitasking

Personal presentation

Job description

Recess is where the everyday takes a break.

Opening in Fall 2026, Recess Hotel & Club is bringing a new kind of hospitality to the heart of Savannah. Housed within the historic Manger Building, Recess blends a 221-room lifestyle hotel with a members club, rooftop pool, French brasserie, wellness club, coworking spaces, and lively social venues—all designed around one simple idea: life is better when there's room to play.

Recess is the newest project from Left Lane, the team behind Hotel Bardo Savannah. In just one year, Bardo has earned Condé Nast Traveler's inaugural Triple Crown distinction —recognizing hotels that have achieved the publication'sHot List,Gold List, andReaders' Choice Awards—along with the inaugural Michelin Key designation and recognition fromTravel + Leisureas one of the Best New Hotels of the Year. It's this same commitment to thoughtful hospitality and unforgettable experiences that we're bringing to Recess.

We're building more than a hotel. We're building a team of people who believe great hospitality is thoughtful, personal, and a little unexpected. Whether you're welcoming guests, creating memorable meals, keeping the operation running seamlessly, or leading a team, every role helps shape the Recess experience from day one.

If you're curious, collaborative, and excited by the opportunity to build something from the ground up, we'd love to meet you.

Find and seek. Stay here, play here. Welcome to Recess.

We are seeking dynamic and attentive Banquet Servers with exceptional attention to detail and passion for delivering unparalleled service. As a vital contributor to our Banquets team, this role will play an integral role in creating exceptional experiences for the resort’s private events, celebrations, corporate groups and weddings.

What you'll do

• Be an essential part of event setup, ensuring every detail is flawlessly executed according to brand standards
• Serve guests in a warm and professional manner, paying meticulous attention to presentation and timing, creating connected and meaningful dining experiences
• Anticipate the needs of guests and respond promptly to requests
• Collaborate seamlessly with the events team
• Oversee and maintain the banquet area, adhering to all sanitation and safety standards with expert precision, ensuring a refined and pristine workspace

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a banquet or fine dining setting is preferred
• Effective, confident communication
• Ability to multitask and prioritize within a fast-paced environment
• Excellent personal presentation and grooming standards

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, and move banquet equipment as needed.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and flexible schedules based on business demands.

Why Recess?

Build something from the beginning.

• Join the opening team behind one of Savannah's most anticipated lifestyle hotels and help shape the guest experience from day one.

Take care of yourself.

• Medical, dental, vision, and wellness benefits for eligible full-time team members
• Company-matched 401(k) with fast vesting
• Up to 20 days of paid time off, paid holidays, and a paid birthday
• Complimentary daily team member meal

Experience the brand.

• Complimentary two-night stay at HotelRecess & Club Savannah
• Team member discounts on dining, Saltgrass Spa treatments, retail, and The Cooking School at Saint Bibiana
• Complimentary fitness classes

Travel farther.

• Employee rates at select Leading Hotels of the World properties
• Discounts at Highgate hotels worldwide

Grow with Left Lane.

• Referral incentives and guest recognition programs
• Career development opportunities across a growing hospitality portfolio
• The opportunity to help shape one of hospitality's most exciting lifestyle brands