Banquet Server-Part-Time

Millennium & Copthorne Hotels plc; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Lakefront Anchorage hotel is recruiting for a part-time Banquet Server to join our team. Located in Anchorage, this fast-paced role supports events such as weddings, meetings, and luncheons with guest-focused service.

Responsibilities include setup, serving, and post-event cleanup while maintaining safety and quality standards. A high school diploma or GED is required, with a valid food handlers’ card and willingness to obtain a TIPS certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to perform well in a high-pressured work environment.
• Adequate mathematical skills for basic handling.
• Must have a valid food handlers’ card.
• Ability to obtain TIPS certification.

Responsibilities

• Set up banquet spaces in accordance with event requirements.
• Serve plated dinners and beverages to guests, and respond to requests promptly.
• Assist with event setup, food prep, and cleanup after events.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of service areas during events.
• Assist with inventory, food storage and closeout tasks after events.
• Provide exceptional guest service and professional interactions with guests and colleagues.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Guest service skills

Team player

Professional demeanor

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Banquet Server-Part-Time

The Lakefront, Anchorage hotel (formerly the Millennium Hotel) is recruiting for part time, Banquet Server to join our team. At the Lakefront Anchorage Hotel, we strive to deliver a memorable experience for our guests. Situated on the shores of scenic Lake Spenard, one mile from Anchorage International Airport and four miles from downtown Anchorage, the Lakefront Anchorage Hotel is the perfect starting point to explore the many wonders Alaska has to offer. The Lakefront Anchorage Hotel boasts 248 rooms and three outstanding food and beverage outlets.

The role of the banquet server is to assist with setting-up, serving guests and clean-up of our banquet events such as weddings, meetings, and luncheons. This is a fast-paced position that will involve constant guest interaction. This position is responsible for exceeding our guests' expectations by providing exceptional service throughout their event.

Typical duties of the banquet server include:

• Knowledgeable of event menu items and their contents, appropriate table settings and service ware, and the correct preparation and garnishing methods.
• Assist with food and table prep before the event begins.
• Set up buffets with food presentation standards and practices in mind, ensuring safe food handling performance.
• Serve plated dinners to guests and respond to requests for beverages and other needs.
• Responds quickly to requests from guests, supervisors or management in a timely, friendly and efficient manner.
• Carves meats, bones fish and fowl, and prepares flaming dishes and desserts.
• Ladles soup, tosses salads, portions pies and desserts, brews coffee, and tea.
• Clean up after event ends and assist with inventory, food storage and other closeout tasks.

The successful applicant will:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 1-3 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to perform well in a high-pressured work environment.
• Adequate mathematical skills.
• Required to walk and stand throughout the majority of each shift.
• Regularly lift 20-40 pounds.
• Patience, tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to obtain TIPS certification.
• Must have a valid food handlers’ card.
• Guest attentiveness and a neat appearance.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Work as a productive team member by contributing positive energy.
• Perform the duties of the position in a safe manner.
• Be professional in all interactions with guests and associates.

If you enjoy doing a variety of tasks in an environment that can go from relaxed to busy and takes pride in their work environment and recognized the job you do then this job is for you!

• The Lakefront Millennium participates in E-verify.
• Millennium Hotels is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.
• Millennium Hotel is a drug free workplace. We conduct pre-employment drug tests and criminal background checks on all applicants after a job offer.

This job posting is not intended to detail every aspect of your job or list every task you may perform. It is provided as a general overview of the responsibilities and skills required to do this job successfully.