Banquet Server

Harmony Hospitality, Inc.; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmony Hospitality, Inc. is seeking a Banquet Server to assist with event setup, service, and breakdown in a fast-paced hotel environment in Virginia Beach.

You will greet guests, clear tables, know the menu, and work with the Lead Banquet Server to ensure guest satisfaction. English-speaking required; ability to lift 20–40 lbs; high school diploma and two years of hotel banquet service preferred.

Qualifications

• Education – High school diploma required or equivalent.
• Experience – Two years hotel banquet food/beverage service.

Responsibilities

• Set tables in assigned area correctly and uniformly.
• Keep station neat and clean while servicing guest per established policies and procedures.
• Use proper in-room clearing and aisle tray break-down buffet or other special food service tables and equipment.
• Assist Lead Banquet Server in setting up/breaking down buffet or other special food service tables and equipment.
• Greet and serve guests following guidelines set by the policies/procedures regarding the service of food and beverage.
• Follow all guest check and money-handling procedures when serving a-la-carte and beverage orders.
• Complete assigned side work.
• Know the menu for each function served and be able to explain the major ingredients and preparation methods for each item to be served.
• Know and use \"Suggestive Selling\" techniques.

Skills

English proficiency

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Set-up, service and break down assigned functions in a safe, accident-free manner.

Description

The Banquet Server is responsible for:

• Set-up, service and break down assigned functions in a safe, accident-free manner.

Job Responsibilities

The Banquet Server’s primary responsibilities will include:

• Set tables in assigned area correctly and uniformly.
• Keep station neat and clean while servicing guest per established policies and procedures.
• Use proper in-room clearing and aisle tray break-down buffet or other special food service tables and equipment.
• Assist Lead Banquet Server in setting up/breaking down buffet or other special food service tables and equipment.
• Greet and serve guests following guidelines set by the policies/procedures regarding the service of food and beverage.
• Follow all guest check and money-handling procedures when serving a-la-carte and beverage orders.
• Complete assigned side work.
• Know the menu for each function served and be able to explain the major ingredients and preparation methods for each item to be served.
• Know and use "Suggestive Selling" techniques.

Required Skills And Ability

• Able to read and speak English.
• Able to lift, push, carry 20 - 40 lbs.

Required Education And Experience

• Education – High school diploma required or equivalent.
• Experience – Two years hotel banquet food/beverage service.

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.