Banquet Server | Part-Time | Virginia Tech Club

Spectra; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading venue management company seeks a Part-Time Server to deliver top-tier hospitality at an elite social club in Blacksburg. In this role, you will provide exceptional service during high-volume events while ensuring all guest needs are met. This position offers competitive pay with eligibility for tips and includes a 401(k) savings plan for part-time employees.

Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan and matching

Qualifications

• Customer-focused with a positive attitude essential.
• Detail-oriented nature necessary for accurate service.
• Effective communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide fine dining level food and beverage service to guests.
• Setup and maintain food and beverage stations.
• Maintain cleanliness in event areas and assist with setup/cleanup.

Skills

Customer-focused

Detail-oriented

Professional attitude

Ability to multi-task

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent GED preferred

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

This role pays an 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.

About the Venue

The University Club of Virginia Tech is an elite Blacksburg social club that offers premium dining, memorable events, and meeting spaces, with engaging programming designed to bring fans, faculty, alumni, and the business community together.

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 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 multi-task.
• Ability to handle and move objects.
• Must have a customer-focused, positive, and professional attitude.
• Ability to read with oral and written communication skills in the English language.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
• Must be able to stand for extended periods.
• 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 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.

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 also 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.