Banquet Server

Straz Center for the Performing Arts; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

403(b) plan

Job summary

The Straz Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Tampa is seeking a Banquet Server to deliver food and beverages to patrons. The role offers flexible hours with event-based schedules including evenings and weekends, and a team-focused work environment.

Responsibilities include setting tables, presenting menus, observing guest satisfaction, and assisting with room turns. Minimum qualifications include a food handler certificate, two years of banquet serving experience, and strong customer

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of two years experience as a Banquet Server in an upscale venue.
• Current Food Handler certification required.
• Excellent customer service, problem solving, and communication skills.
• Good time management, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Must have basic knowledge of dining room and service procedures and functions.
• Ability to stand for long periods (up to 5 hours).
• Bilingual is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Set tables with appropriate service ware accurately and efficiently.
• Introduce menu to each table and inform supervisor of dietary constraints.
• Monitor dining experience and ensure guest satisfaction.
• Clear dishes and flatware by course as guests finish.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in kitchen and utility areas.
• Assist set up crew with clearing room and resetting tables.

Skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Dining room knowledge

Service procedures

Education

High School diploma or GED

Two years' experience as Banquet Server

TIPS server training preferred

Job description

Be a Star at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts!

The Banquet Server is responsible for serving food and beverages to Center patrons.

Located in downtown Tampa, the Straz offers flexible hours, event-based schedules including evenings and weekends, and a team-based work environment. Straz benefits for part-time staff include employee discounts and a 403(b) plan.

Essential Functions

• Accurately and efficiently set tables with appropriate service ware.
• Introduces menu to each table and advises supervisor of any dietary constraints that arise.
• Monitors and observes guests dining experience ensuring guests are satisfied with the experience.
• Clears dishes and flatware by course as guests are finished.
• Maintains a high standard of cleanliness and order in all kitchen and utility work areas.
• Assist set up crew team with clearing room, resetting tables, or room turns.

Minimum Qualifications

• Availability to work evenings and/or weekends, as needed.
• Current Food Handler certification required.
• Excellent customer service, problem solving, and communication skills.
• Good time management, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Must have basic knowledge of dining room and service procedures and functions.
• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (minimum of 5 hours).
• Ability to safely lift and maneuver trays of food frequently weighing up to 25 pounds and move them across long distances.
• Bilingual is a plus but not required.

Education And Work Experience

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Minimum of two (2) years' experience as a Banquet Server in an upscale venue.
• TIPS server training preferred.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain stationary for extended periods of time, up to five hours, reach, and communicate both in person and by telephone. The employee is occasionally required to move up to 25lbs, ascend/descend atop ladders, and move in confined spaces.
• The information contained in this physical standards description is for compliance with ADA and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed. The individuals currently holding this position perform additional duties and additional duties may be assigned.
• The nature of this job requires the employee to work on‑site as a regular work routine.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the primary functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to being an inclusive workplace and strongly believes in the importance of having a diverse group of individuals represented. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Please visit our website at www.StrazCenter.org to learn more about the Straz Center.