Banquet Server - Food Service Banquet

The Peacock Inn; Washington Crossing (Bucks County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Washington Crossing Inn is seeking experienced Banquet Servers for a part-time role. The position requires flexibility to work weekdays, weekends and holidays as events dictate.

You will review event orders, set rooms, coordinate with the Banquet Coordinator, prepare spaces, and ensure timely service and safety standards. Previous banquet or fine dining experience is helpful, and a professional, guest-focused attitude is essential.

Responsibilities

• Review Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) at the beginning of each shift to ensure rooms are set as contracted.
• Confirm and setup A/V equipment needs to contract for the event.
• Prepare rooms for use; adjusting lights, sound volumes, and temperature as needed for before guests arrive.
• Be in communication with the Banquet Coordinator regarding any special needs.
• Assist in ensuring that the events are on time. Make adjustments as needed and relay that information to the appropriate personnel.
• Pass any information that is needed to the next staff member on duty.
• Ensure proper use, storage and maintenance of all A/V and meeting room equipment.
• Ensure there is proper back up in the event that any equipment is not properly functioning.
• Maintain high standards of safety and cleanliness in all areas of the Conference Center.
• Communicate any areas of need, problems, and concerns from guest to Banquet Coordinator.
• If no upcoming events, please have rooms in a readiness position for any possible site inspections.
• Ensure that meeting rooms are re-set for next event contract if it is within one day of previous event.
• Keep inventory of all Conference Center equipment in order and stored in their appropriate areas.
• Work with Guest Services to transport any and all items needed for an outdoor event not within the Conference Center and tent areas.
• Maintaining proper dining experience, delivering items, fulfilling customer needs, removing courses, replenishing utensils, refilling glasses.

Job description

Washington Crossing Inn, a high-volume upscale restaurant, is seeking for experienced and team-oriented candidates for the Banquet Server position. This is a Part-Time position. Candidate must be willing to work weekdays, weekends and/or holidays.

Responsibilities

• Review Banquet Event Orders (BEO’s) at the beginning of each shift to ensure room are set as contracted.
• Confirm and setup A/V equipment needs to contract for the event.
• Prepare rooms for use; adjusting lights, sound volumes, and temperature as needed for before guests arrive.
• Be in communication with the Banquet Coordinator regarding any special needs.
• Assist in ensuring that the events are on time. Make adjustments as needed and relay that information to the appropriate personnel.
• Pass any information that is needed to the next staff member on duty.
• Ensure proper use, storage and maintenance of all A/V and meeting room equipment.
• Ensure there is proper back up in the event that any equipment is not properly functioning.
• Maintain high standards of safety and cleanliness in all areas of the Conference Center.
• Communicate any areas of need, problems, and concerns from guest to Banquet Coordinator.
• If no upcoming events, please have rooms in a readiness position for any possible site inspections.
• Ensure that meeting rooms are re-set for next event contract if it is within one day of previous event.
• Keep inventory of all Conference Center equipment in order and stored in their appropriate areas.
• Work with Guest Services to transport any and all items needed for an outdoor event not within the Conference Center and tent areas.
• Maintaining proper dining experience, delivering items, fulfilling customer needs, removing courses, replenishing utensils, refilling glasses.

Physical Demands: Physical, Mental and workplace Environment Conditions

• The employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
• The employee is frequently required to stand and walk
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, distance vision, color vision & focus

Working Conditions: Workplace Environment Conditions

• Restaurant and kitchen environment
• The noise level in this office is usually moderate to high

Visit us at https://www.genesis-hospitality.com/

Genesis Hospitality is part of Genesis Global Group and is an equal opportunity employer.