Banquet Server

White Lodging; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

DailyPay

EAP

401(k) with company match

Vacation/PTO with rollover

Hotel/dining discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Leadership development

Job summary

White Lodging is seeking a banquet server at the Union Club Hotel at Purdue to support successful events and guest experiences.

You will set up and service banquets, ensuring tables, buffets, and service areas are pristine and well-stocked while providing friendly, knowledgeable service to guests. This role demands a professional appearance and strong guest-relations skills.

Qualifications

• Outgoing and social personality.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Passion for service with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Knowledge of various food-service styles.
• Banquet or hospitality experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to stand and move for long periods and lift 10+ pounds.
• Must be of legal age to serve alcoholic beverages.

Responsibilities

• Set up, service, clean-up, and tear-down of banquet events.
• Set tables, buffets, bars, and snack breaks in assigned areas to standard.
• Professionally serve food and beverages tableside, butler-style, and from buffets.
• Monitor tables, buffets, and breaks to keep them clean, stocked, and visually appealing.
• Assist other banquet team members to deliver a phenomenal event that exceeds guest expectations.
• Maintain a neat, professional appearance as an ambassador of the hotel.
• Anticipate guest needs and provide exemplary hospitality.

Job description

Description

Enjoy advanced scheduling and the flexibility to swap or pick up shifts easily using our app—perfect for achieving better balance while pursuing your passion in the food and beverage industry!

Position Information

Location: Union Club Hotel at Purdue

What You’ll Do

• Responsible for the successful set-up, service, clean-up, and tear-down of banquet events.
• Set tables, buffets, bars, and snack breaks in assigned areas correctly and accurately.
• Professionally serve food and beverages butler-style, tableside, and from buffets.
• Monitor tables, buffets, and breaks to keep them clean, stocked, and visually appealing.
• Assist other members of the banquet team to deliver a phenomenal event that exceeds guest expectations.
• Be an ambassador of the hotel by maintaining a neat and professional appearance.
• Anticipate guest needs and offer exemplary hospitality while always exhibiting professionalism and friendliness.
• Be knowledgeable of all menu items, contents, preparation methods, and garnishes; accurately answer any guest questions.
• Perform all cleaning, opening, and closing duties as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring

• An outgoing and social personality.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• A passion for service with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Knowledge of various food-service styles.
• Previous banquet or hospitality experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to stand and move for long periods of time and lift more than 10 pounds.
• Must be of legal age to serve alcoholic beverages.

What You Can Look Forward To

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (starting Day 1)
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• DailyPay option
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with company match
• Vacation/Paid Time Off (PTO) with rollover
• Complimentary wellness tools
• Unlimited referral bonuses
• Leadership development and tuition reimbursement
• Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and other travel/entertainment experiences
• Multiple hotels in each market = more opportunities for growth

White Lodging is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.