Banquet Server (Part Time) - Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Cavalier Resort; Virginia Beach, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 2,800 - 5,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Vision insurance

Vacation, sick and holiday programs

Pet insurance

401(k) with matching

Hotel room discounts

Job summary

HEI Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Banquet Server for the Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront Resort area. You will assist the Banquet Manager, set up banquet rooms, greet guests, and serve food and beverages to ensure a positive guest experience during events.

Role requires teamwork, strong guest relations, reliable attendance, and ability to stand for long periods while maintaining service standards. Prior hotel or banquet experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Hotel experience preferred.
• Must be willing to 'pitch-in' and be a team player.
• Knowledge of food and beverage service, guest relations and etiquette.
• Knowledge of table settings and serviceware.
• Ability to follow labeling instructions for safety.
• Ability to recall and promote menu items.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs and move around a banquet space.
• Ability to operate beverage equipment as needed.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt communication style to different audiences.

Responsibilities

• Set up banquet room as instructed by Supervisor to include linen, serviceware 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 the food and/or beverage in the order and to the expectation of the Supervisor to ensure consistency throughout the banquet.
• Promptly remove dishes as guests complete each course and/or meal at the end of the meal or function.
• Abide by all State, Federal and Corporate requirements pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages.
• Replenish beverages as necessary, and check with guests for overall satisfaction.
• Reset banquet room according to Supervisor’s specifications to ensure the readiness of the room for the following function.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Guest relations

Communication

Stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

About Us

HEI Hotels & Resorts is proud to welcome the Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront Resort to our growing portfolio of distinguished properties. Situated directly on the Virginia Beach boardwalk, this premier oceanfront destination offers sweeping Atlantic views, upscale accommodations, vibrant dining experiences, and modern meeting and event space for both leisure and business travelers. As part of the dynamic Cavalier Resort campus, the hotel delivers an elevated coastal hospitality experience in one of Virginia’s most desirable beachfront communities. At HEI, we understand that exceptional hotels are built by exceptional people. Our continued success is driven by our associates - the heart of every guest experience. Where people choose to work matters. In return for that choice, we are committed to providing competitive compensation and benefits, industry-leading tools and training, and a culture that empowers growth and excellence. Simply put, we honor the privilege of our associates choosing HEI by investing in them - ensuring they thrive, grow, and elevate every property we serve.

Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description.

We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.

Compensation Salary Range: $2.13 - $2.13 Hourly

• Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? Yes
• Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No

Overview

Assist Banquet Manager in the serving of guests during banquet functions to ensure positive guest experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Set up banquet room as instructed by Supervisor to include linen, serviceware 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 the food and/or beverage in the order and to the expectation of the Supervisor to ensure consistency throughout the banquet.
• Promptly remove dishes as guests complete each course and/or meal at the end of the meal or function.
• Abide by all State, Federal and Corporate requirements pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages.
• Replenish beverages as necessary, and check with guests for overall satisfaction.
• Once banquet is complete, reset banquet room according to Supervisor’s specifications to ensure the readiness of the room for the following function.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Hotel experience preferred.
• Must be willing to "pitch-in" and help co-workers with their job duties and be a team player with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must have basic knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette.
• Knowledge of the appropriate table settings and serviceware.
• Ability to comprehend and apply written product labeling instructions to enable the safe application of products and processes within the hotel.
• Ability to remember, recite and promote the variety of menu items.
• Ability to transport up to 30 lbs. through a crowded room on a continuous basis throughout the shift.
• Ability to operate beverage equipment, e.g., coffee maker with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.
• Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Benefits

• HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you!
• For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through EyeMed.
• Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off.
• HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA.
• For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans.
• Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future.
• Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status.

HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Recognizing that our success starts and ends with our associates under our pioneering culture of HEI Loves, we invest in and develop the most passionate and talented people in our industry. We show our "love" to our associates by providing market-leading compensation packages, generous PTO and flex-time initiatives, outstanding career development and advancement opportunities, and job-appropriate assets and resources. We're always looking for associates who share our passion for hospitality. With a variety of world-class brands in our portfolio, hotel locations throughout the United States, and an unparalleled suite of tools, technology, and training, we're able to provide our associates with a truly unique opportunity to grow and build their future.

We proudly partner with DailyPay, a voluntary benefit that allows our associates access to their earnings when they want them.