Banquet Server|Part-time| Atlantic City Convention Center & Boardwalk Hall

Oak View Group; Atlantic City (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Banquet Server to join their dynamic team in a fast-paced environment. This role involves serving guests at various events, ensuring a high level of customer service, and maintaining the venue's standards. Ideal candidates will have a passion for hospitality, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team. This position offers an opportunity to be part of a diverse and inclusive team that values innovation and excellence in service. If you're enthusiastic about creating memorable experiences for guests, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

401(k) savings plan

401(k) matching

Qualifications

• Must possess valid food handling certificate and alcohol service permit.
• 1+ year experience in events, banquets, or restaurants preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve meals and beverages to guests at events and maintain service standards.
• Set up banquet functions and ensure cleanliness and safety in work areas.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Communication

Food Handling

Alcohol Service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Oak View Group

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Position Summary

The Banquet Server is responsible for serving guests in the venue dining areas and catering functions. The Banquet Server must be customer-service oriented and personable, able to work in an ever-changing fast-paced environment.

This role pays an hourly wage of $5.26, plus tips.

Benefits for PT roles: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

EVERGREEN ROLE: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no application deadline.

About the Venue

Atlantic City Convention Center & Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate ability to read and comprehend Banquet Event Orders when setting up guest events and serving.
• Serve meals to guests or replenish food at the buffet line.
• Serve beverages to guests, including alcoholic beverages. Check guest’s ID to verify minimum age requirement for alcohol consumption.
• Carry ten (10) meals on a tray.
• Record a client’s order and relay it to the kitchen, including re-orders and special meal requests.
• Observe guests to respond to additional requests and determine when the meal has been completed.
• Perform side work including refilling salt, pepper, sugar, cream, condiments, and napkins.
• Replace tableware and linens as necessary.
• Set up banquet functions including table décor, linens, dishware, glassware, and silverware.
• Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
• Meet the company standard for excellent attendance.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by your immediate supervisor and/or Ovations management staff for the successful outcome of an event or customer service situation.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate with employees, co-workers, volunteers, management staff, and guests in a clear, business-like, and respectful manner, focusing on generating a positive, enthusiastic, and cooperative work environment.
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment.
• Possess valid food handling certificate and alcohol service permit if required by state or federal regulations.
• High School diploma or equivalent GED preferred; equivalent experience may be substituted.
• Minimum of one (1) year of work experience in events, banquets, or restaurants preferred.
• Must be at least eighteen years of age to serve alcoholic drinks.
• Experience working in fine or large-scale dining is preferred.

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.