Banquet Server - Part Time

The Unbound Collection by Hyatt; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room discount

401K with match

Paid time off

Family bonding time

Employee stock purchase plan

Retail discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Parking discount

Job summary

Hotel Kansas City, part of Hyatt, is seeking experienced Banquet Servers to join its events team. You will deliver polished, friendly service across elegant venues, from setup through breakdown, ensuring every function meets high standards and guests feel genuinely cared for.

You will work with Banquet, Culinary, and Events teams to create memorable experiences, maintaining presentation, safety, and efficiency at all times. Join us to help celebrate life's moments in style.

Qualifications

• At least two years of food and beverage serving experience.
• Strong knowledge of food and beverage service, banquet etiquette, and guest service standards.
• Familiarity with table settings, service ware, and menu presentation.
• Ability to learn, remember, and confidently communicate menu offerings and event details.
• Strong English communication skills to interact with guests and colleagues.
• Ability to transport trays weighing up to 50 pounds, stand and walk for extended periods, and safely operate banquet beverage and toast equipment.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests with warmth, professionalism, and genuine hospitality throughout each event.
• Prepare banquet spaces by setting tables, arranging linens, organizing service ware, and ensuring every detail is presentation-ready.
• Serve plated meals, buffets, hors d'oeuvres, beverages, and other event offerings according to established service standards.
• Maintain attractive and well-stocked food stations, beverage stations, and event spaces throughout service.
• Monitor guest needs and provide attentive, timely service while anticipating requests whenever possible.
• Refresh meeting rooms and banquet spaces as needed to maintain a polished, welcoming environment.
• Work collaboratively with Banquet Captains, Culinary, and fellow event colleagues to ensure seamless execution from setup through breakdown.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas while following all food safety, sanitation, and service standards.
• Assist with post-event breakdown, equipment storage, and preparation for future events.
• Help create an atmosphere where every guest feels welcomed, cared for, and excited to return.

Skills

Food & beverage service

Banquet etiquette

Guest service standards

English communication

Physical stamina

Job description

Summary

Help Create Unforgettable Celebrations at One of Kansas City's Premier Event Destinations Every great event is remembered for how it made people feel.

Organization- Hotel Kansas City

At Hotel Kansas City, we believe exceptional events begin with exceptional hospitality. From elegant weddings and black-tie galas to corporate meetings and intimate celebrations, our historic ballrooms and rooftop event spaces provide the backdrop for some of Kansas City's most memorable occasions. Housed within the iconic Kansas City Club Building, Hotel Kansas City blends timeless architecture, modern luxury, and genuine service to create experiences guests never forget.

We're looking for experienced, engaging Banquet Servers who enjoy being part of a team that delivers seamless events with professionalism, energy, and attention to detail. Whether you're preparing an elegant ballroom before guests arrive or providing attentive service throughout an event, you'll help bring every celebration to life.

What You'll Do

As a Banquet Server, you'll provide polished, attentive service while working alongside our Banquet, Culinary, and Events teams to ensure every function is executed flawlessly. You'll help create memorable experiences by delivering thoughtful hospitality before, during, and after every event.

• Welcome guests with warmth, professionalism, and genuine hospitality throughout each event.
• Prepare banquet spaces by setting tables, arranging linens, organizing service ware, and ensuring every detail is presentation-ready.
• Serve plated meals, buffets, hors d'oeuvres, beverages, and other event offerings according to established service standards.
• Maintain attractive and well-stocked food stations, beverage stations, and event spaces throughout service.
• Monitor guest needs and provide attentive, timely service while anticipating requests whenever possible.
• Refresh meeting rooms and banquet spaces as needed to maintain a polished, welcoming environment.
• Work collaboratively with Banquet Captains, Culinary, and fellow event colleagues to ensure seamless execution from setup through breakdown.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas while following all food safety, sanitation, and service standards.
• Assist with post-event breakdown, equipment storage, and preparation for future events.
• Help create an atmosphere where every guest feels welcomed, cared for, and excited to return.

Who You Are

You enjoy being part of a team that brings special moments to life. You're dependable, detail-oriented, and energized by the fast pace of events where preparation, teamwork, and exceptional service make all the difference.

The ideal candidate is:

• Warm, personable, and genuinely passionate about hospitality.
• Confident and composed in a fast-paced banquet or event environment.
• Detail-oriented with a strong eye for presentation and organization.
• A team player who communicates well and willingly supports colleagues throughout an event.
• Someone who takes pride in preparation, cleanliness, and creating exceptional guest experiences.
• Able to anticipate guest needs while maintaining professionalism and efficiency.
• Flexible, dependable, and eager to contribute wherever needed to ensure successful events.

Qualifications

What You'll Bring

• At least two years of food and beverage serving experience.
• Strong knowledge of food and beverage service, banquet etiquette, and guest service standards.
• Familiarity with table settings, service ware, and menu presentation.
• The ability to learn, remember, and confidently communicate menu offerings and event details.
• Strong English communication skills to effectively interact with guests and colleagues.
• The ability to transport trays weighing up to 50 pounds, stand and walk for extended periods, and safely operate banquet beverage and toast equipment.

Why Hotel Kansas City?

Joining Hotel Kansas City means becoming part of a team that creates life's most meaningful celebrations. As part of Hyatt, you'll work alongside talented hospitality professionals who are passionate about delivering exceptional service while building your own career in luxury hospitality.

Whether you're serving an elegant wedding reception, a milestone celebration, or an important corporate event, you'll play a key role in creating experiences guests will remember long after the final toast.

If you're passionate about hospitality, enjoy working as part of a collaborative team, and take pride in creating unforgettable events, we'd love to meet you.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Our excellent benefits include:

• Discounted and Friends & Family Room Rates
• 401K with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Family Bonding Time and Adoption Assistance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Discounts at various retailers –Apple, AT&T, Verizon, Headspace and many more!
• Tuition Reimbursement program
• Discounted parking and much more!