Banquet Server - Bay View Inn

Hotel Investment Services; Petoskey (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned Sick Time

401k with match

Dining and Lodging Discounts

Job summary

A hospitality company in Petoskey is seeking part-time staff for banquet events. Responsibilities include ensuring guest satisfaction, maintaining cleanliness, and delivering food. Candidates must be at least 18 years old with food service experience. This seasonal role offers perks like sick time, a 401k match, and discounts on dining and lodging. Join us for the 2026 Summer Season!

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of food and beverage serving experience.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to meet physical job demands.
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Support the smooth running of banquet events.
• Maintain cleanliness of the venue and prepare for meal service.
• Deliver food and beverages to guests, handle complaints.
• Check guest orders for accuracy and notify the kitchen of any issues.
• Help with wine and/or champagne service, deliver food and beverages to guests, and clear tables after each course.
• Handle customer complaints and requests in a professional manner and bring them to the attention of the supervisor.
• Have a good knowledge of the food and beverages the restaurant provides. Training will be in place to familiarize staff with the dishes and wines, but it is ultimately up to the restaurant staff to learn the menus and communicate them effectively to the guests.
• Comply at all times with the Food Safety Code.
• Maintain a positive and proactive attitude at all times.
• Seek to ensure at all times that all guests on our properties have the best experience possible.
• Perform other duties, as assigned, to meet business needs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Teamwork

Job description

Career Opportunities with Hotel Investment Services

A great place to work.

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Reports to: Restaurant Manager, Food & Beverage Director, Banquet Captain

Job Type: Seasonal, Part-Time, Hourly

The Bay View Inn is now hiring for the 2026 Summer Season.

Job Summary

Carry out duties to support the smooth running of banquet events, ensuring guest satisfaction by meeting the high standards of customer care offered by the Bay View Inn.

Job Responsibilities

• Execute tasks and jobs designated by the supervisor or management to the required standard.
• Contribute to the cleanliness of the venue by cleaning tables and chairs, vacuuming and mopping floors, and dusting fixtures.
• Prepare for meal service by polishing plates, glasses, and cutlery, setting up server stations, and keeping items stocked.
• Check guest orders for accuracy and notify the kitchen of any issues.
• Help with wine and/or champagne service, deliver food and beverages to guests, and clear tables after each course.
• Handle customer complaints and requests in a professional manner and bring them to the attention of the supervisor.
• Have a good knowledge of the food and beverages the restaurant provides. Training will be in place to familiarize staff with the dishes and wines, but it is ultimately up to the restaurant staff to learn the menus and communicate them effectively to the guests.
• Comply at all times with the Food Safety Code.
• Maintain a positive and proactive attitude at all times.
• Seek to ensure at all times that all guests on our properties have the best experience possible.
• Perform other duties, as assigned, to meet business needs.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Be able to meet the physical demands of the job, such as standing for long periods of time, climbing stairs, carrying trays and heavy objects weighing up to 30 lbs.
• Have at least 1 year of food and beverage serving experience.
• Possesses excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
• Work as part of a team to maintain guest satisfaction.
• Follow instructions provided for each specific event.

Job Perks and Benefits

• Part Time Benefits: Earned Sick Time (based on eligibility) - 401k with match – Dining and Lodging Discounts