Banquet Server - Flexible Scheduling, Growth & Benefits

Rit Inn & Conference Center; Town of Henrietta (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Full benefits package

Flexible scheduling

Extensive training and opportunities —

Free employee parking

Job summary

RIT Inn & Conference Center in Rochester, NY is seeking a server to deliver friendly, professional food and beverage service across the restaurant, lobby bar, and banquet facilities. The role emphasizes guest satisfaction, efficiency, and teamwork in a fast-paced hotel environment.

Previous food & beverage experience is required, with open weekend availability. TIPS or ServSafe certifications are a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• Previous food & beverage experience required.
• TIPS or ServSafe certifications a plus, but not required.
• Open availability including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide pleasant and professional services to all hotel guests.
• Provide timely, efficient, enthusiastic, friendly, and unobtrusive food and beverage service.
• Properly stock and set-up all coolers, shelving, dining tables, service stations, and bar.
• Demonstrate knowledge of all menu items and up-selling abilities.
• Deliver food items to guest tables.
• Bus tables and follow up with guest satisfaction on the service floor.
• Deliver room service and execute tray pick-up.
• Break down, clean-up, and safely store all food and beverage items.
• Ensure that all foods are correct per order, served at the proper temperatures and to the correct guest.
• Assist other staff should they fall behind.
• Approach the guest and inquire about food, service, etc.
• Stopping liquor service may be necessary due to overindulgence or under age.
• Demonstrate knowledge of wines paired with food, beverage specials, proper liquor pouring, and beer offerings.
• Ensure that all paperwork is filled out completely and accurately (Checklists, Room Charge Tracking Forms, Cash out Sheets, etc.)
• Assist in waste tracking procedures.
• Maintain on-going communication and collaboration with staff with the aim of achieving high levels of cooperation and service excellence.
• Assist in maintaining the overall cleanliness of the food and beverage facilities and surrounding public areas.
• Assist in checking all fixtures, equipment, and room conditions (coolers, lights, heating/cooling, furniture, etc.) for proper operation, settings, and maintenance. Report deficiencies.
• Properly maintain all work equipment, tools, and supplies.
• Respond to guest requests and inquiries with appropriate level of sensitivity and immediacy.
• Comply with all department, hotel, and company policies and procedures.
• Perform any task not outlined above that the associate has the ability to perform.

Job description

RIT Inn & Conference Center in Rochester, NY is seeking a server to deliver friendly, professional food and beverage service across the restaurant, lobby bar, and banquet facilities. The role emphasizes guest satisfaction, efficiency, and teamwork in a fast-paced hotel environment.

Previous food & beverage experience is required, with open weekend availability. TIPS or ServSafe certifications are a plus but not required.