Banquet Server

HEI Hotels & Resorts; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental insurance (AnthemBC

Vision insurance (EyeMed)

401(k) with company matching

Hotel room discounts

Job summary

HEI Hotels & Resorts invites applications for banquet service roles at the Embassy Suites Palm Beach Gardens PGA Boulevard. Assist the Banquet Manager in serving guests during events, ensuring a positive guest experience.

Prior hotel experience preferred and a team-player attitude are important. Responsibilities include setting up banquet spaces, greeting guests, serving courses, maintaining service standards, and complying with alcohol-service rules.

Qualifications

• Hotel experience preferred.
• Must be willing to "pitch-in" and help co-workers with their job duties and be a team player with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must have basic knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette.
• Knowledge of the appropriate table settings and serviceware.
• Ability to comprehend and apply written product labeling instructions to enable the safe application of products and processes within the hotel.
• Ability to remember, recite and promote the variety of menu items.
• Ability to transport up to 30 lbs. through a crowded room on a continuous basis throughout the shift.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Responsibilities

• Assist Banquet Manager in serving guests during banquet functions to ensure a positive guest experience.
• Set up banquet room with linen, serviceware and glassware as instructed by Supervisor.
• Attend roll call meetings to learn function particulars and expectations.
• Greet guests and respond to requests in a friendly and courteous manner.
• Serve food and beverages to the satisfaction of the Supervisor and remove dishes promptly.
• Abide by state, federal and corporate rules for serving alcoholic beverages.
• Replenish beverages and check guest satisfaction.
• Reset banquet room after events for the next function.
• Be available to work regularly and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hotel experience

Team player

Food & beverage knowledge

Table settings knowledge

Communication skills

Menu item memorization

Physical stamina

Adapt communication style

Job description

About Us

HEI Hotels & Resorts is proud to welcome the Embassy Suites Palm Beach Gardens PGA Boulevard to our growing portfolio of distinguished properties. Located within mere miles of beautiful beaches and championship golf courses, the Embassy Suites Palm Beach offers a getaway for travelers. At HEI, we understand that exceptional hotels are built by exceptional people. Our continued success is driven by our associates - the heart of every guest experience. Where people choose to work matters. In return for that choice, we are committed to providing competitive compensation and benefits, industry-leading tools and training, and a culture that empowers growth and excellence. Simply put, we honor the privilege of our associates choosing HEI by investing in them - ensuring they thrive, grow, and elevate every property we serve.

Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization!
We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.

Compensation

Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? YesDiscretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No

Overview

Assist Banquet Manager in the serving of guests during banquet functions to ensure positive guest experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Set up banquet room as instructed by Supervisor to include linen, serviceware and glassware.

• Attend roll call meetings before events to learn function particulars, including guest and hotel expectations.

• Greet guests and respond to requests in a friendly and courteous manner.

• Serve the food and/or beverage in the order and to the expectation of the Supervisor to ensure consistency throughout the banquet. Promptly remove dishes as guests complete each course and/or meal at the end of the meal or function.

• Abide by all State, Federal and Corporate requirements pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages.

• Replenish beverages as necessary, and check with guests for overall satisfaction.

• Once banquet is complete, reset banquet room according to Supervisor's specifications to ensure the readiness of the room for the following function.

• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.

• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Hotel experience preferred.

• Must be willing to "pitch-in" and help co- workers with their job duties and be a team player with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Must have basic knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette.

• Knowledge of the appropriate table settings and serviceware.

• Ability to comprehend and apply written product labeling instructions to enable the safe application of products and processes within the hotel.

• Ability to remember, recite and promote the variety of menu items.

• Ability to transport up to 30 lbs. through a crowded room on a continuous basis throughout the shift. Ability to operate beverage equipment, e.g., coffee maker with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to stand for long periods of time with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

• Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Benefits

HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you!For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through EyeMed. Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off.HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA. For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future. Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status.

HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.