Banquet Server - Hilton Arlington National Landing

Hilton; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton is seeking a Banquet Server to brighten guests' stays through attentive food and beverage service at our events and dining spaces. You will learn menu details, take orders, and deliver meals with precision, while maintaining clean, organized service stations and assisting with banquet setup to ensure seamless event flow.

Ideal candidates bring a friendly demeanor, strong guest service instincts, and a commitment to health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• No formal degrees required, strong guest service skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delight guests with upbeat, friendly service at all interactions.
• Learn menu details and answer guest questions confidently.
• Take and enter food and beverage orders accurately, deliver promptly.
• Keep service stations stocked, clean, and organized.
• Clear tableware and deliver to dishwashing for cleaning.
• Assist with event prep and setting banquet tables to maintain flow.
• Comply with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol regulations.

Job description

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone's day. When you join our Hotels team, that's exactly what you'll do every time you come to work! As a Banquet Server , you're not just providing food and drink service - you're spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Here’s what you’ll do during a typical day:

• Delight our guests: Bring an upbeat and friendly attitude to all guest interactions and proactively look for ways to make their experience special
• Master the menu: Learn the details of all menu items and specials so you can help guests and answer their questions with confidence
• Serve with efficiency and care: Take food and beverage orders, enter them into the point-of-sale system, and deliver completed orders promptly - attention to detail is key!
• Manage the service station: Make sure the service station is always fully stocked, clean, and organized
• Clear and transport tableware: Remove dishware, glassware, and silverware at the end of meal service and deliver them to the dishwashing area for cleaning
• Support event preparation: Assist with tasks such as cleaning, arranging and setting banquet tables, and restocking supplies to maintain a seamless event flow
• Comply with regulatory standards: Maintain compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations, ensuring the highest standards of guest and team member well-being

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality . Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership . A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now , bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.