Banquet Server- Part-Time - August Start Dates - Back to School (Hotel Job)

Kirkwood Community College; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Kirkwood Community College seeks a versatile server/bartender to set up and serve food and beverages for banquets. This role may train students and hourly staff, supervising learning experiences across The Hotel at Kirkwood Center and related venues, with cross-training as a banquet bartender.

You will uphold high service standards, maintain a clean and safe workspace, handle guest concerns, and participate in pre‑shift meetings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Serving eligibility; 16+ required.
• Bartending shifts require 18+.

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt, courteous and efficient food and beverage service for the banquet department.
• Set up for banquet events, carry trays, serve guests and clean up events.
• Provide consistently high standard of service in all areas of service and meal functions related to group.
• Ensure a clean and safe working environment.
• Effectively handle customer concerns.
• Participate in department and pre-shift meetings.
• Prepare mixed drinks as ordered, and collect payment and give change to guests at Banquet Bar's.
• Understand and practice “Service Alcohol with Care” principles.
• Maintain compliance with required training as designated by supervisor.
• Regular and consistent attendance at work.
• Perform other related work duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Goal

To advance Kirkwood's Center for Hospitality Excellence's vision to lead the world in educating and preparing the finest hospitality professionals that will impact the global community. Our Mission is to be the best place to learn, recruit and stay. We do this by teaching, developing and serving.

General Job Summary

Set‑up and serve food and beverages to guests. This position will work as a server or a bartender depending on the event and business demand. This position serves as a trainer. Trainers are responsible for supervising the learning experiences of students and hourly employees in all areas of The Hotel at Kirkwood Center, The Kirkwood Center for Hospitality Arts and The Kirkwood Center for Continuing Education. This position can cross train as a banquet bartender.

Universal Core Competencies

• Advocate for Continual Improvement – empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
• Collaborate with Mutual Accountability – working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.
• Champion Service – anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.
• Perseverance – commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.
• Lead – regardless of title, through positive influence.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide prompt, courteous and efficient food and beverage service for the banquet department.
• Set up for banquet events, carry trays, serve guests and clean up events.
• Provide consistently high standard of service in all areas of service and meal functions related to group.
• Ensure a clean and safe working environment.
• Effectively handle customer concerns.
• Participate in department and pre‑shift meetings.
• Prepare mixed drinks as ordered, and collect payment and give change to guests at Banquet Bar's.
• Understand and practice “Service Alcohol with Care” principles.
• Maintain compliance with required training as designated by supervisor.
• Regular and consistent attendance at work.
• Perform other related work duties as assigned.

Performance Expectations

Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences. Regular and consistent attendance at work. Provide prompt and courteous service to all customers. Adhere to all environment policies and procedures as required. Ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements, including the health code.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered as all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Activities With/Without Reasonable Accommodation

Position involves working in a business setting. Occasional (10-33%) sitting, viewing equipment and supplies and other types of close visual work. Frequent (34-66%) reaching, pulling, grasping, lifting and pushing up to 50 pounds. Constant (67-100%) standing, walking, repetitive motion, talking and listening.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Serving: Must be at least 16 years old
• Customer service skills and knowledge are essential
• Bartending shifts: Must be 18 years or older

Preferred Qualifications, Licenses, Certifications or Registrations

Experience is preferred but not required. Preference will be given to those with some Bartending or Barback experience.

EEO AA Statement

It is the policy of Kirkwood Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact the Vice President, Human Resources and Institutional Effectiveness (employees) or the Vice President of Student Services (students), 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, 319-398-5572, [e-mail], or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone], TDD: 800-877-8339 Email: [e-mail].