Banquet Server

Ennismore; St. Louis, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

21c Museum Hotels in St. Louis seeks an Event Server dedicated to outstanding guest service at our venue. You will be involved in setup, service execution, and teardown for a variety of events, coordinating with Event Captains and the Event Manager to ensure smooth operations.

The role requires strong English communication, teamwork for large events, and beverage knowledge. A professional appearance and reliability are essential for success in this fast-paced hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Must speak, read and understand English.
• Clean and professional appearance.
• Beverage knowledge preferred.
• Must pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on execution of events with the team.
• Interact with Event Captains and Event Manager for service excellence.
• Set up and tear down per BEO and requirements.
• Provide excellent service to all hotel/restaurant guests.
• Take orders, serve food and drinks, and clear tables as needed.
• Follow service steps for each event type.
• Demonstrate knowledge of B&C procedures and terminology.
• Know ingredients for served items and available functions.
• Be aware of 21c Museum Hotels hours, features, and services.
• Maintain a positive, proactive attitude in all situations.
• Work in teams for large events and solo for smaller meetings.

Skills

Strong communication

Basic math

Professional appearance

English proficiency

Teamwork

Beverage knowledge

Job description

21c St Louis, 1528 Locust St, St. Louis, MO 63103, USA

If you love saying YES and enjoy engaging with the community by leading with ART, 21c Museum Hotels is one of the pioneering examples of bridging the worlds of art and hospitality. We combine a multi-venue contemporary art museum, boutique hotel and a chef driven restaurant to create a unique and welcoming opportunity.

Job Description

Reports To: Event Captain/Event Manager

General Purpose: The Event Server is committed to great customer service and has a passion for promoting 21c Museum Hotels. The Event Server is thorough, task-oriented, can effectively complete tasks of varying importance and can dependably hop into any position within their department at any given time. The Event Server is willing and able to be a part of a diverse work force serving a diverse clientele and can relate to people from a variety of backgrounds.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Hands on execution of event while working with other B&C teammates
• Interacts with Event Captains and Event Manager throughout function to ensure excellent event service.
• Fulfills any and all set-up and tear down of events per BEO, Req sheet, and Event Captain.
• Executes excellent customer service to all guests in hotel/restaurant, not just those attending event.
• Takes orders from guests, serves food and drinks, and clears tables as necessary.
• Follows the steps of service for each specific type of event.
• Demonstrates knowledge of procedures, terminology and techniques used in the B&C department.
• Demonstrates knowledge of ingredients of all food and beverage items served and available for the function.
• Knows hours, features and services offered by 21c Museum Hotels.
• Demonstrates a positive, proactive and motivated attitude in any situation.
• Able to work in a team for large events and solo for smaller meetings.
• Reports to work on time and ready to work scheduled shift.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills.
• Strong communication skills; must be able to speak, read and understand English.
• Clean and professional appearance.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for all things 21c.
• Beverage knowledge (spirits & beer/wine/especially Bourbon).
• Must pass a background check.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to carry full cocktail tray comfortably.
• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds

Additional Information

21c Museum Hotels is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristic. The EEO is the Law poster is available here:http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm