Banquet Server — Create Memorable Event Experiences

Sonesta International Hotels; Hilton Head Island (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

HSA with Company Match

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Educational Assistance

Hotel Discounts

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels in Hilton Head Island is seeking a friendly Banquet Server to deliver warm, professional service at weddings, conferences, and special events. You will set up, staff, and break down banquet spaces, ensuring timely, high-quality food and beverage service that creates memorable guest experiences.

Applicants with previous banquet, restaurant, hotel, catering, or customer service experience are preferred; flexibility for evenings and weekends is a plus, and a

Qualifications

• Previous banquet, restaurant, hotel, catering, hospitality, food service, or customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, professional, and attentive food & beverage service during banquets, weddings, meetings, conferences, and special events.
• Set up, maintain, and break down banquet rooms, buffets, dining stations, and event spaces according to event specifications and service standards.
• Serve food and beverages efficiently while maintaining presentation, timing, and hospitality standards throughout events.
• Assist guests with requests, answer questions, and help create a welcoming and memorable event experience.
• Coordinate closely with Banquet Captains, Culinary teams, Bartenders, and Food & Beverage leadership to support seamless event execution.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization across banquet spaces, service stations, and back-of-house areas throughout events.
• Follow food safety procedures, sanitation standards, responsible alcohol service guidelines, and hotel operational policies at all times.
• Assist with buffet replenishment, tray passing, table service, beverage service, and event transitions as needed.
• Support high-volume event operations while maintaining professionalism, efficiency, and exceptional guest service.
• Help create a positive, team-oriented, and guest-focused atmosphere aligned with Sonesta’s People People culture.
• Any other duties assigned.

Job description

Sonesta International Hotels in Hilton Head Island is seeking a friendly Banquet Server to deliver warm, professional service at weddings, conferences, and special events. You will set up, staff, and break down banquet spaces, ensuring timely, high-quality food and beverage service that creates memorable guest experiences.

Applicants with previous banquet, restaurant, hotel, catering, or customer service experience are preferred; flexibility for evenings and weekends is a plus, and a