Banquet Server

Viceroy Hotels and Resorts; Sun Valley (ID); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Viceroy Hotels is seeking a Banquet Server for The Observatory Sun Valley project in Sun Valley, Idaho. You will deliver exceptional food and beverage service for weddings, meetings, and special events in a luxury resort setting.

The ideal candidate is guest-focused, team-oriented, and able to excel in a fast-paced environment while maintaining presentation standards and operational efficiency across all banquets and events.

Qualifications

• Previous banquet, restaurant, hotel, resort, or hospitality experience preferred.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume hospitality environment.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and guest service skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with setting up banquet rooms and event spaces according to Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), diagrams, timelines, and resort standards.
• Prepare tables, linens, place settings, décor, buffet displays, beverage stations, and operational setups prior to guest arrival.
• Serve plated meals, buffets, passed hors d’oeuvres, beverages, and banquet amenities according to established service standards.
• Carry trays and deliver multiple plates, beverages, and banquet items efficiently, safely, and professionally.
• Ensure banquet equipment, service items, furniture, and operational supplies are properly handled, stored, and maintained.

Skills

Banquet service

Guest service

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Viceroy Hotels
Viceroy Hotels & Resorts offers a fresh take on hospitality, centered on the richness of experiences and cultural connection. A leader in modern luxury, Viceroy is committed to creating unique, immersive experiences that allow guests to craft unforgettable narratives rooted in the authenticity of each destination. Viceroy’s portfolio of hotels and resorts can be found in a diverse array of breathtaking and inspiring locations including Los Cabos, Santa Monica, Chicago, Riviera Maya, Kopaonik, Snowmass, Washington D.C., St. Lucia, and Portugal’s Algarve, with a forthcoming resort in Sun Valley, Idaho slated to open in summer 2026.

Location
The property offers 73 guest rooms and 12 single-level penthouse residences, all with sweeping views of Idaho’s Rocky Mountains. Guests and owners will enjoy an elevated level of personalized service and an extensive amenity suite, including a 5,700-square-foot full-service spa, a 1,500-square-foot fitness center, six treatment rooms, an indoor thermal pool, cold plunge, sauna, and steam rooms. A state-of-the-art rooftop observatory and outdoor terrace bar will provide unobstructed access to the Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve, the first designated preserve of its kind in the U.S. and one of only 12 globally.

Overview
Located at the southeast corner of Main Street and River Street East—the gateway to downtown Ketchum, Idaho—and just minutes from Bald Mountain’s River Run base, The Observatory Sun Valley will debut as Sun Valley’s first luxury hotel and for-sale residence offering. As part of the Viceroy team, you’ll help bring signature experiential hospitality to one of North America’s most iconic year-round mountain destinations.

The Banquet Server is responsible for delivering exceptional food and beverage service for weddings, meetings, corporate retreats, social gatherings, and special events throughout the resort. This role plays a key part in ensuring banquet functions are executed with professionalism, efficiency, attention to detail, and elevated guest service aligned with Viceroy luxury hospitality standards.

The ideal candidate is guest-focused, team-oriented, and able to perform in a fast-paced luxury hospitality environment while maintaining service consistency, presentation standards, and operational efficiency throughout all event functions.

Responsibilities

• Employees must at all times be attentive, friendly, helpful, and courteous to all guests, managers, and fellow employees.
• Assist with setting up banquet rooms and event spaces according to Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), diagrams, timelines, and resort standards.
• Prepare tables, linens, place settings, décor, buffet displays, beverage stations, and operational setups prior to guest arrival.
• Ensure service stations, banquet areas, and operational supplies are fully stocked, organized, and prepared prior to service periods.
• Review event details, service expectations, timelines, and operational flow with Banquet leadership prior to each event.
• Serve plated meals, buffets, passed hors d’oeuvres, beverages, and banquet amenities according to established service standards.
• Carry trays and deliver multiple plates, beverages, and banquet items efficiently, safely, and professionally.
• Ensure accuracy, presentation, and quality standards of all food and beverage items prior to service.
• Maintain attentive and responsive guest service throughout all banquet and event functions.
• Anticipate guest needs and respond promptly and professionally to requests or service concerns.
• Refill beverages, clear tables, reset service areas, and maintain event cleanliness throughout functions.
• Maintain a polished, professional, and attentive presence throughout all events and guest interactions.
• Communicate effectively with banquet captains, culinary teams, bartenders, stewarding, and fellow servers to ensure seamless event execution.
• Follow leadership direction to maintain proper service flow, event timing, and operational efficiency.
• Assist with event breakdown, linen removal, room resets, and post-event operational cleanup.
• Support additional banquet functions, resort activations, seasonal programming, and food & beverage operations as business demands require.
• Ensure banquet equipment, service items, furniture, and operational supplies are properly handled, stored, and maintained.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, alcohol service, and operational regulations and standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout banquet spaces, service stations, storage areas, and operational workspaces.
• Attend required meetings, trainings, and departmental lineups.
• Maintain regular attendance, punctuality, professional appearance, and grooming standards.
• Ensure overall guest satisfaction through professionalism, responsiveness, urgency, and attention to detail.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Previous banquet, restaurant, hotel, resort, or hospitality experience preferred.
• Previous luxury hospitality or high-volume event experience preferred.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume hospitality environment.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and guest service skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and maintain professionalism during high-volume events and service periods.
• Ability to stand and walk throughout the entire shift.
• Ability to safely carry trays, banquet equipment, and operational supplies throughout service periods.
• Food Handler and alcohol service certifications required or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, holidays, and varying event schedules.
• Must maintain a positive, professional, and service-oriented demeanor at all times.