Banquet Server | Luxury Events & Guest Experience

Allison Inn & Spa; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Allison Inn & Spa in Oregon's Willamette Valley is recruiting for up to four Part Time/On-Call positions in the Banquet and Food & Beverage service teams. Ideal candidates bring hospitality experience, strong guest service, and excellent English communication.

Applicants should be available weekends, evenings, and holidays; pre-employment background checks and Oregon Food Handler’s and OLCC permits are required. Join a team dedicated to excellence and world-class service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Some hospitality experience, preferably in banquets, catering, or restaurant.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all team members.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Willingness to work long hours, irregular shifts, weekends, holidays, and banquet blackout days.

Responsibilities

• Possess a commitment to excellence in guest service and satisfaction.
• Perform all guest contact activities such as serving food and beverage, answering questions, etc., in a cordial, efficient, professional, and pleasant manner.
• Ability to service food and beverage in an efficient, quality-driven department.
• Ability to read a Banquet Event Order (BEO) and set a function space according to the specifications listed thereon.
• Ability to set-up, clean, and maintain banquet meeting rooms in a speedy, efficient, and accurate manner.
• Immediate communication of special requests, guest problems, or concerns to Banquet Manager or Banquet Captain.
• Embrace a team-oriented attitude when working with colleagues, supervisors, and other departments.
• Maintain, clean, and organize all departmental equipment and machinery.
• Ensure that all storerooms and pantries are keep clean, organized, and secured.
• Follow all opening and closing procedures as detailed by the Banquet Manager or Banquet Captain.
• Follow all rules and regulations of The Allison Inn & Spa Food and Beverage Department.
• Enforce all sanitation and food safety regulations.
• Maintain a positive attitude and pleasant disposition during stressful situations.
• Perform any reasonable request assigned by the Banquet Manager, Banquet Captain, or other member of The Allison Inn & Spa management team.
• Thorough knowledge of the banquet menus
• Suitable wine, beer, and cocktail knowledge to field questions during service
• Ability to work with other servers to execute proper service sequence
• Ensure tables are properly set at opening and after turnover
• Adhere to side work requirements as set forth by Banquet Manager or Banquet Captains
• Any additional duties assigned by management

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Hospitality

English fluency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Allison Inn & Spa in Oregon's Willamette Valley is recruiting for up to four Part Time/On-Call positions in the Banquet and Food & Beverage service teams. Ideal candidates bring hospitality experience, strong guest service, and excellent English communication.

Applicants should be available weekends, evenings, and holidays; pre-employment background checks and Oregon Food Handler’s and OLCC permits are required. Join a team dedicated to excellence and world-class service.