Banquet Server (On-Call)

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation; Hilton Head Island (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) with 0% +

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company | 

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Educational Assistance

Sonesta Hotel Discounts

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation is seeking a Banquet Server to deliver exceptional service at weddings, conferences, and events. You will work within a fast-paced hotel environment, collaborating with culinary and events teams to ensure seamless experiences for guests.

The role emphasizes guest engagement, attention to detail, and flexible scheduling to support evening and weekend functions across our Hilton Head Island properties.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and guest service orientation are essential.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced hospitality environment with a team.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and late-night functions.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, professional food and beverage service during banquets and events.
• Set up, maintain, and break down banquet spaces according to event specs.
• Serve food and beverages with presentation and timing in mind.
• Assist guests and coordinate with banquet staff for seamless events.
• Maintain cleanliness and follow safety and service standards throughout events.
• Support with buffet replenishment, tray passing, and event transitions as needed.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Guest service

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Job description

We’re People People. Are you? We’re Sonesta International Hotels—the 8th largest hotel company in the U.S. (and growing fast ). With a dynamic mix of full-service and focused hotels across major cities, our diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties means we’re everywhere our guests need us to be. But here’s the thing—we’re not just in the business of hotels, we’re in the business of people. We bring service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and create experiences that genuinely connect—delivering quality, value, and memorable stays across 1,000+ properties in eight countries (and counting).

What this role is all about

Unforgettable events are built on incredible service — and our Banquet Servers help bring those experiences to life. From weddings and galas to conferences, meetings, and celebrations, you’ll play a key role in creating seamless, elevated, and memorable events for our guests. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment, enjoys working as part of a team, and loves delivering exceptional guest experiences during special events and banquet functions. If you’re energetic, service-driven, and passionate about hospitality — we’d love to meet you.

What you’ll be doing

• Provide friendly, professional, and attentive food & beverage service during banquets, weddings, meetings, conferences, and special events.
• Set up, maintain, and break down banquet rooms, buffets, dining stations, and event spaces according to event specifications and service standards.
• Serve food and beverages efficiently while maintaining presentation, timing, and hospitality standards throughout events.
• Assist guests with requests, answer questions, and help create a welcoming and memorable event experience.
• Coordinate closely with Banquet Captains, Culinary teams, Bartenders, and Food & Beverage leadership to support seamless event execution.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization across banquet spaces, service stations, and back-of-house areas throughout events.
• Follow food safety procedures, sanitation standards, responsible alcohol service guidelines, and hotel operational policies at all times.
• Assist with buffet replenishment, tray passing, table service, beverage service, and event transitions as needed.
• Support high-volume event operations while maintaining professionalism, efficiency, and exceptional guest service.
• Help create a positive, team-oriented, and guest-focused atmosphere aligned with Sonesta’s People People culture.
• Any other duties assigned.

What great looks like

• Previous banquet, restaurant, hotel, catering, hospitality, food service, or customer service experience preferred.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and guest service skills with a friendly and professional attitude.
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced hospitality and event environment.
• Strong attention to detail, presentation, cleanliness, and operational standards.
• Ability to work flexible schedules based on event timing including evenings, weekends, holidays, and late‑night functions.
• Knowledge of banquet service standards, food safety procedures, and responsible alcohol service practices preferred.
• Positive attitude with a strong work ethic and willingness to support the team wherever needed.
• A passion for hospitality, teamwork, guest engagement, and creating memorable event experiences.

How we reward you

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Educational Assistance
• Sonesta Hotel Discounts (yes, you’ll want to use these)

Our Commitment to You

Sonesta is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

At Sonesta, we value our team members as individuals who enhance our guests’ experiences with their unique skills and contributions. We actively support professional growth and personal happiness in each of our employees at each of our hotels, resorts, suites and cruise ships. We seek out people who will eagerly partner with us to improve the overall Sonesta experience for our guests, and the overall Sonesta experience for their fellow colleagues.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.