Banquet Server (On Call)

Weingart Foundation; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality provider seeks a Banquet Server responsible for setup and service at various events. The role demands excellent customer service, attention to detail, and adherence to the hotel’s standards. Competitive pay starting from $16.50 per hour, plus tips, is offered, along with comprehensive benefits including medical insurance, vacation, and retirement plans.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

Paid Vacation and Sick Days

Sonesta Hotel Discounts

Educational Assistance

Company Paid Life Insurance

Various Employee Perks and Discounts

Qualifications

• Employees must always be attentive, friendly, courteous.
• Know how to read the Banquet Event Order (BEO).
• Ensure overall guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Set up and serve food and beverages to guests.
• Maintain cleanliness of banquet space and storeroom.
• Respond to guest complaints and ensure satisfaction.

Skills

Attentiveness

Friendliness

Knowledge of menu items

Customer service

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Banquet Server is responsible for the set-up and serving of food and beverages to guests at all banquet functions, according to the hotel standards

Job Description
Fundamental Requirements

• Employees must at all times be attentive, friendly, helpful, and courteous to all guests, managers, and fellow employees.
• Perform preparatory tasks and side work duties to ensure that guests are served promptly and efficiently.
• Know how to read the Banquet Event Order (BEO) and be familiar with the menu of the assigned function.
• Served guests according to the hotel's standards in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner.
• Respond to guest problems, complaints, and accidents. Communicate to management, if necessary.
• Set all tables according to hotel standards.
• Maintain the banquet storeroom in a neat and orderly manner, stocked with any and all appropriate supplies necessary for food service functions.
• Clean up banquet space after the completion of the function and ensure that all equipment and supplies are stored and re-stocked properly.
• Prepare room according to BEO and the various meal functions.
• Follow all money handling procedures when serving the guest.
• Know and use "suggestive selling" techniques.
• Know the menu items for each function served and be able to give accurate descriptions.
• Ensure overall guest satisfaction.

Additional Job Information/Anticipated

Pay Range

$16.50 -$17.00 +Tips. Base pay offered may vary depending on various factors, including but not limited to: job related knowledge, skills and job specific/overall experience

Benefits

Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account with Company Match
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Sick Days
• Sonesta Hotel Discounts
• Educational Assistance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Various Employee Perks and Discounts
• Hospital Indemnity
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance

Sonesta is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.