Banquet Server

CRAVE American Kitchen & Sushi Bar; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at an established dining venue known for its exceptional hospitality. As a server, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that every guest leaves happy, providing attentive service at various banquet and group events. This position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. You will be responsible for serving food and beverages, maintaining cleanliness, and creating a welcoming atmosphere. If you are passionate about hospitality and enjoy working with people, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Must have excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Basic computer and mathematical skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Serve guests at banquet and group events with a focus on hospitality.
• Maintain cleanliness and smooth operation of the restaurant.
• Communicate effectively with guests and team members.

Skills

Alcohol Service certification

Basic mathematical skills

Basic reading skills

Basic computer skills

Knowledge of beer, wine, and spirits

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Multi-task oriented

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities: Primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Serve a variety of banquet and group events, tables, as determined by management.
• Check identification of guests to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
• Complete knowledge of the Restaurant’s Banquet food and beverage preparation.
• Able to use a computer to ring orders on a check.
• Communicate with guests using clear and enthusiastic words, tone and body language at all times. Make guests feel appreciated through your actions.
• Be attentive! Offer your assistance before guests have to ask for it.
• Work as a team with all Company’s personnel in order to maintain an effective atmosphere and an efficient food and beverage service.
• Able to accept different types of payment and make change.
• Limit problems and liability related to guests' excessive drinking by taking steps such as persuading guests to stop drinking, or ordering taxis or other transportation for intoxicated guests.
• Maintain specific side-work and ensure the total cleanliness and smooth operation of the restaurant.
• Clear and reset tables.
• Report to work in a neat and clean uniform. Well-groomed hair and personal hygiene are essential.
• Carry plates to the tables.
• Other duties as directed.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Alcohol Service certification a plus
• Basic mathematical skills; handle money and give correct change.
• Basic reading skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of beer, wine and spirits, and be familiar with standard drink recipes/
• Excellent communication skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Multi-task oriented.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is an hourly paid position. Days and hours of work vary according to business hours and job requirements. Business operates seven (7) days a week; and hours start as early as 9 AM and can go as late as 2 AM depending on the work required.

Work Culture:

Our servers carry out our Vision of Being the Leading Purveyor of the Spirit of Hospitality by making sure Every Guest is Leaving Happy! This role will require fast paced service done with a smile and a high level of communication with guests, co workers, Managers and Chefs.