Banquet Server - Full Time

The Post Oak; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K

Advancement opportunities

Employee discounts

Complimentary parking

Job summary

The Post Oak Hotel in Texas is seeking a Banquet Server to join the Forbes Five-Star property. You will deliver courteous, professional guest service during banquet events and interact with guests, visitors, vendors, and colleagues to ensure a superior experience.

Responsibilities include setting up functions, executing tableside or buffet service, and maintaining clean, stocked stations. A strong beverage and wine knowledge plus a flexible schedule are preferred for this tipped role in a luxury

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of beverages, food, wines and different service styles.
• Bartending experience is strongly preferred in a banquet setting.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a 5-star hotel setting.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Able to carry a tray with up to 3 plates at a time.
• Physical ability to carry up to 25lbs of food or dirty dishes.

Responsibilities

• Set up banquet meal functions as prescribed by the Banquet Event Order.
• Perform tableside or buffet service as required.
• Maintain clean banquet work stations and ensure items are stocked.
• Greet guests and monitor their needs throughout the function.
• Serve alcoholic beverages knowledgeably in compliance with Texas laws.
• Maintain a safe, hazard-free work environment.

Skills

Beverages knowledge

Food service

Wine knowledge

Flexibility

Hand carried service

Job description

Overview

The Post Oak Hotel is seeking a Banquet Server to join the only Forbes Five-Star Hotel in Texas. We hire passionate and professional colleagues who genuinely delight our guests through curated and authentic experiences. The Banquet Server will be responsible for consistently delivering positive, courteous, and professional guest service during banquet meal function and in all interactions with guests, visitors, vendors, and fellow employees.

Responsibilities

• Set up banquet meal functions as prescribed by the Banquet Event order
• Perform tableside or buffet food preparation and service as required
• Ensure that banquet work station is clean and stocked with all items needed for the banquet function
• Inform supervisor of any problems and/or guest complaints
• Clean off all glasses, silver, china, etc. from all dinner tables, reception tables, and buffet tables during and after the function
• Greet guests as needed and continually monitors guests to ensure that their needs are met
• If appropriate, serves all alcoholic beverages knowledgeably and in strict compliance with all applicable alcoholic beverage Texas state laws
• Maintain a clean, safe, hazard-free work environment within area of responsibility

Qualifications

• Aspire to our values of being passionate, strive for excellence, remain relevant, collaborate and act with honor and integrity
• Minimum 2 years’ experience preferred 5-star hotel setting
• Must have a working knowledge of beverages, food, wines and different styles of service
• Bartending experience is strongly preferred in a banquet setting
• Previous hotel experience, luxury or Forbes experience preferred
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends and holidays is required
• Must be able to perform hand carried service and carrying 3 plates at a time
• Physical demands: Must have the ability to carry a tray up to 25lbs of food or dirty dishes

What we offer you:

• Multiple benefit plans to suit your needs
• Paid Time Off
• 401K
• Opportunities for advancement
• Positive and respectful work environment where diversity is valued
• Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels
• Community volunteer opportunities
• Complimentary parking and colleague meal

Disclaimer

The above information is intended as a high-level overview of the responsibilities and qualifications for the position and does not represent the full job description which will include all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, and working conditions associated with the job. For more information or to see the full job description, contact the Human Resources department at the location in which you are applying.

Posted Salary Range

USD $2.13 - USD $2.13 /Hr.

Tipped Position

This position earns tips