Banquet Server | Part-Time | Virginia Tech Club

Oak View Group; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in hospitality is seeking a Server to provide top-notch service in a fast-paced environment. The role involves maintaining event areas, serving guests with professionalism, and requires a flexible schedule. Ideal candidates should possess a strong customer service attitude and relevant experience in food service.

Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

401(k) matching

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in events, banquets or restaurants preferred.
• At least 18 years old to serve alcoholic beverages.

Responsibilities

• Provide fine dining level service to guests.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of event areas.
• Participate in setup and cleanup of food service.

Skills

Customer-focused attitude

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent GED

Job description

Overview

TheServer will provide ultimate hospitality for guests in a fast-paced, high volume environment.

This role pays and hourly rate of $5.00-$6.00 and is eligible for tips.

Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until September 12, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Ability to read and understand Banquet Event Orders.
• Ability to carry at least 8 entrees per tray.
• Provide fine dining level food and beverage service to guests for all events.
• Initiate and maintain friendly and professional contact with guests ensuring that all needs are anticipated and met.
• Setup and maintain both food and beverage stations in various locations throughout the property.
• Maintain and inventory for both food and beverage stations.
• Maintain all event areas and front of house staging areas in a tidy and organized manner.
• Participate in both setup and cleanup of food and beverage service items.
• Ability to work independently during slower times
• Perform safe work by helping to provide a safe and clean work environment.
• Have a high level of social contact. Ability to work closely with staff and deal often with patrons.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends and select holidays.
• Must be detail oriented to ensure that work is accurate and complete.
• Ability to mutli-task.
• Ability to handle and move objects.
• Must have a customer-focused, positive and professional attitude.
• Ability to read with oral and written communications skills in the English language.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).
• Must be able to stand for extend periods of time.
• Ability to bend, stretch, twist or reach out with the body, arms and/or legs.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull or carry heavy objects up to 30 lbs. and 15 lbs. often.
• Must be punctual with consistent attendance.
• Must be able to respond to simple complaints or inquiries from customers, members of the business community, and/or regulatory agencies.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent GED strong 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.