Banquet Server (ON CALL)

Sonesta Hotels International Corporation; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in hospitality is looking for a Banquet Server to join their team. This role is crucial for delivering exceptional service during events, ensuring guests have a memorable experience. As a Banquet Server, you will engage with guests, manage food service, and support your colleagues in creating a welcoming atmosphere. You'll have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where teamwork and guest satisfaction are prioritized. If you are passionate about service and enjoy working in a fast-paced setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• Experience in food service and banquet settings is essential.
• Ability to engage with guests and anticipate their needs.

Responsibilities

• Serve food and beverages at banquet events with a focus on guest satisfaction.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in banquet areas.
• Assist with setup and breakdown of banquet events.

Skills

Food Service

Customer Engagement

Team Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Banquet Server is responsible for delivering and serving food and beverage items to banquet guests in a timely, friendly and efficient manner in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service.

Job Description

• Maintain Pleasant personality and demeanor throughout the function
• Provide food service for banquet events in accordance with Hotel & Banquet standards
• Setup action stations, Cook (ie: simmer, brown, sauté, Serve patrons at action stations in accordance with head chef plate presentation and garnishes
• Setup banquet buffet displays both hot, and cold in allotted time
• Maintain food levels at those displays
• Engage guest(s) at banquets events in order to determine food allergies, preferences, and dietary needs. Report those needs and preferences to the proper Banquet captain(s)
• Proper coffee brewing and tea brewing techniques are expected of all banquet staff
• Server must be familiar with seating positions for plated events as well as proper serving techniques for proper food placement at guest tables during that synchronized service
• Completes all daily side duties, post function clean up, organization, and deep cleaning of affected work areas
• Report to all necessary pre shift, and post shift meetings with banquet leadership
• Report to banquet leadership for inspection of completed work responsibilities before leaving the hotel property
• Store all banquet & hotel equipment used in an orderly and clean fashion in accordance with banquet captain, banquet assistant manager, banquet manager, and banquet director's instruction
• Build solid relationship with your Colleagues
• Treat colleagues with respect and dignity
• Balance team and individual responsibilities
• Exhibit objectivity and openness to others' views
• Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives
• Support everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. The employee is expected to work in other areas of the hotel when needed to assist operations to perform job duties not necessarily contained in this job description.
• Deliver Passionate & Engaging Service to our Guests
• You will be passionate and truly engaged in taking care of our guests, recognizing individual guests and anticipating their unique needs in order to exceed their expectations
• You will consistently deliver our GUEST model:
  • Greet or welcome everyone, warmly with a smile
  • Use eye and ear contact and guest's name
  • Establish/anticipate needs
  • Solve and own all requests/complaints

Additional Job Information/Anticipated

Pay Range

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.