Banquet Server & Bartender

HVMG; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Oklahoma City is seeking a dedicated team member to join its Banquet and Events team. In this role, you will create memorable experiences for guests by serving food and beverages at various events. You must possess a bartending license and be able to thrive in a fast-paced, active environment. The ideal candidate also has knowledge in alcohol safety standards and enjoys working flexible hours.

Benefits

Highly competitive wages

Exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates

401K matching program

Flexible scheduling

Discounts at Crescent and Marriott properties

Paid time off

Qualifications

• A valid bartending license is required for this position.
• Knowledge of ServSafe Alcohol Awareness is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Check Banquet Event Orders for details on functions and guests.
• Set up and break down the banquet bar as instructed.
• Serve food and beverages in line with established guidelines.

Skills

Bartending License

Tools

ServSafe Alcohol Awareness

Job description

Overview

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are a team of hospitality professionals that are deeply connected to and proud of the exceptional experiences we provide for our guests. We believe associates are the shining stars of what we do and invite you to bring your true self to work every day. We celebrate you and support your career journey, with programs in health and wellness, learning and development, and travel discounts. We are ready for you to start your journey with us where You Belong. We Care. Shine Bright.

We are looking for our next great team member to join us on our Banquet and Events team. We are committed to providing you with:

Benefits

• Highly competitive wages
• An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & your family members
• 401K matching program for eligible associates
• Flexible scheduling to allow you to focus on what is important to you
• Discounts with our Crescent-managed properties in North America for you & your family members
• Discounts at Marriott properties globally
• Paid time off

You love helping to create magical moments during events. You connect with new people quickly and easily and can make even short interactions into moments a guest remembers when the event ends. An active, fast-paced environment is where you thrive and weekend and evening shifts work perfectly in your busy schedule.

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts we strive to create a great place to work where associates at all levels of our organization are respected for their differences, just like the guests and owners we serve. That’s why we are dedicated to creating an environment that facilitates open and honest conversations about race, equity, diversity, and inclusion. By examining our own beliefs and behaviors, we can create change through training, recruiting, and promoting diverse talent to strengthen our culture.

Some tasks in the regular day to day in this position include, but are not limited to:

1. Checking Banquet Event Orders to determine function, number of guests and type of bar and event (house, premium, cash, open, etc.)
2. Setting up banquet bar as instructed by Supervisor to include linen, service ware, and glassware.
3. Attending roll call meetings before events to learn function particulars, including guest and hotel expectations.
4. Serving 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 watch course and/or meal at the end of the meal or function.
5. Setting up portable bar in function area according to standard policies and procedures.
6. Making and serving drinks to guests in a friendly, courteous and timely manner following established guidelines, policies and procedures regarding beverages and safety controls as prescribed by the company, the state and the hotel.
7. Abiding by all State, Federal and Corporate requirements pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages.
8. Removing all trash and liquor glasses from tables, tablecloths, trash and liquor from function area. Returning the bar to storeroom.
9. Breakdown, cleaning the bar thoroughly; wiping the surface areas and empty water in portable bar. Returning all equipment and supplies to proper area.
10. Once the banquet is complete, resetting banquet room according to Captain's specifications to ensure the readiness of the room for the following function.

Qualifications

Required

• Bartending License

Preferred

• ServSafe Alcohol Awaren

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