Banquet Server (Part-time)

Endicott College; United States; On-site; USD 25,485 - 29,618; Part time

Job summary

Endicott College is seeking a dedicated Banquet Server to assist with event setups and deliver exceptional customer service. Responsibilities include setting up banquet rooms, greeting guests, serving food, and maintaining a clean environment. The ideal candidate must be at least 18 years old, able to lift trays, and work well under pressure.

This is a unique opportunity to engage with the college community while contributing to memorable gatherings. The position offers flexible hours and is ideal for individuals with a positive attitude and commitment to service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years old.
• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds, maneuvering trays of food and drink.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a high-volume event.
• Positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Set up banquet room as instructed by Banquet Captain.
• Attend roll call meetings before events to learn function particulars.
• Greet guests and respond to requests in a friendly manner.
• Serve food and/or beverage in the correct order.
• Promptly bus dishes as guests complete each course.

Skills

Reliability

Organization

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Follow Through

Customer Service

Initiative/Personal Leadership

Team Player

Job description

Location

Endicott College, 20 miles north of Boston, Massachusetts. Free parking is available on site.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up banquet room as instructed by Banquet Captain to include linen, service ware and glassware
• Attend roll call meetings before events to learn function particulars, including guest and hotel expectations
• Greet guests and respond to requests in a friendly and courteous manner
• Serve food and/or beverage in the order and to the expectation of the Banquet Captain to ensure consistency throughout the banquet
• Promptly bus dishes as guests complete each course and/or meal at the end of the meal or function

Community Engagement

• Be an active participant in the life of the College by attending and supporting key events like Commencement, Homecoming, and other all‑hands‑on‑deck gatherings; show a spirit of collaboration and community involvement, including volunteering when possible

Other Duties

• Other duties as assigned

Reporting Structure

Reports to the Food Director with direct supervision.

Core Competencies

• Reliability: able to get the job done, available and engaged with work and the Endicott community
• Organization: organizes time and resources well so that work is done efficiently and on time
• Communication Skills: has clear, effective, and efficient ways of communicating, both orally and in writing
• Adaptability: shows a willingness to adopt new ideas and to do things differently
• Follow Through: takes ownership of projects and sees them through fruition
• Customer Service: anticipates needs and responds to queries in a timely, competent, and approachable manner
• Initiative/Personal Leadership: identifies opportunities for improvement and actively contributes to solutions
• Team Player: displays a willingness to collaborate and share information, knowledge, and experience with team members

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum 18 years old
• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds, maneuvering trays of food and drink
• Ability to work well under pressure in a high‑volume event
• Positive attitude

In compliance with Massachusetts pay‑transparency law, the hourly pay for this position is $18.50 per hour, increasing to $21.50 for wedding events. The final hourly rate is determined by the Human Resources Office based on relevant experience, internal equity, and market data.

Legal & Equal Opportunity Statement

Endicott College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles of equal employment and complies with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations advancing equal employment. The College’s objective is to employ individuals qualified and/or trainable for open positions by virtue of job‑related education, training, experience, and qualifications without regard to sex, race, religion, color, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin or citizenship, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law.