Banquet Server - InterContinental Los Angeles

InterContinental Hotels Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel discounts worldwide

Job summary

InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown is seeking a banquet server to provide prompt and courteous food and beverage service during events. You will help set up, serve courses, and assist with post-service cleanup while maintaining guest satisfaction.

The role requires physical ability to handle items up to 100 pounds, good communication, and reliable teamwork. The position offers hourly pay of $16.90 in Los Angeles and eligibility for hotel discounts and benefits.

Qualifications

• Provide prompt and courteous food and beverage service to guests during banquet/catering functions.
• Properly store all reusable goods.
• Move and arrange tables, chairs, and service items as needed.

Responsibilities

• Set up banquet areas according to event orders.
• Serve menu items to guests promptly and in a courteous manner.
• Coordinate timing of courses with dining pace.
• Respond to guest inquiries and requests to ensure satisfaction.
• Clear tables and remove used items for cleaning.
• Assist with setting up and breaking down function spaces.

Skills

Food & beverage service

Banquet operations knowledge

Job description

About InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown

As the tallest building west of Chicago, InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown will forever elevate the city skyline. Located in the epicenter of downtown’s historic financial and arts district, and mere blocks from Staples Center and L.A. Live, InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown leads the way as the new architectural icon of luxury hospitality.

The hotel features 889 guest rooms including 109 suites, and a host of culinary venues, including La Boucherie, an elegant American steakhouse with a French twist; lively Lobby Bar; and Spire 73 – the tallest open‑air rooftop bar in the Western Hemisphere – located atop the 73rd floor, boasting breathtaking 360‑degree views.

Bedecked in sustainable design, the hotel is the first LEED‑Gold certified building in downtown Los Angeles for Building Design and Construction.

InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown has received awards from US News & World Report, Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice, Travel + Leisure World's Best, AAA Four Diamond, Wine Spectator, Meetings Today, and more. La Boucherie is also a Michelin Guide recommended restaurant.

The hotel offers a 70th‑floor sky lobby, 13,000 sq. ft. fitness center, Club InterContinental Lounge, and outdoor pool, as well as over 100,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor meeting and event spaces, including a 21,500‑square-foot elegant Wilshire Grand Ballroom. From intricate light fixtures inspired by L.A.’s infamous freeways to billboard‑inspired headboards in each guest room reflecting L.A.’s classic beach towns, foothills, car culture and urban scene, the hotel aims to bring a fresh, iconic and elevated perspective of Los Angeles to travelers and locals alike.

Your Day to Day

Provide prompt and courteous food and beverage service to guests during banquet/catering functions.

• Properly store all reusable goods.
• Perform pre- and post-shift side work; set-up, condiments, etc.
• Serve menu items to guests in a prompt and courteous manner and according to the banquet event order; time the service of courses to correspond with the dining pace of the guests.
• Respond to guest inquiries and special requests promptly and professionally to ensure guest satisfaction; notify supervisor of guest complaints or unusual situations.
• Clear tables after service. Remove trays of dirty dishes, silverware and glassware to kitchen for cleaning.
• Perform other duties as assigned which may include assisting with set up and break down of function space, and plating of meals.
• Perform other duties as assigned

What We Need From You

Basic reading and writing and mathematical skills. General knowledge of banquet operations preferred.

This job requires ability to perform the following:

• Handling, carrying or lifting items weighing up to 100 pounds (tables, chairs, trays, equipment, etc.).
• Moving about the function areas
• Bending, stooping, kneeling

Other:

• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with guests, cooks, wait staff, and supervisors.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.
• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when taking orders, completing paperwork, etc.
• Mathematical skills, including basic math are used frequently.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

What We Offer

The hourly pay range for this role is $16.90. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Los Angeles, California.

Hotel discounts worldwide are available as well as access to a wide variety of discount programs and the chance to work with a great team of people. Most important, we’ll give you room to be yourself.

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, other employees, or guests.

A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and requirements are essential job functions.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.

The statements in this job description are intended to represent the key duties and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This position is classified as non-exempt (per the Fair Labor Standards Act) and is subject to overtime in accordance with Federal and State Regulations.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to an individual's, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. This employer follows the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and California Fair Chance Act. All qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, will be considered.