Banquet Server- Santa Clara Convention Center

Compass Group, North America; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Instapay (early wage access)

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Program

Discount Marketplace

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Compass Group Levy Sector is hiring a Banquet Server for the Santa Clara Convention Center. You will greet guests, take and deliver food and beverage orders, and ensure accurate service while maintaining sanitation and safety standards.

The role requires strong guest service skills, knowledge of menu items, and the ability to work with back-of-house staff during events. Cash handling and collaborative teamwork are essential components of the position.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and take beverage/food orders, following steps of service.
• Deliver orders promptly, maintain sanitation, and assist with guest needs.

Job description

Levy Sector

Position Title: Banquet Server - Santa Clara Convention Center

Pay Range : $16.50

Job Summary

Summary: Takes food and beverage orders and efficiently delivers items to dining room guests.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promptly and warmly greet guests in the dining room; takes food and beverages in an efficient manner, following established steps of service.

• Delivers food promptly and professionally; maintains safe food handling and sanitation standards. Follows up periodically to assist with any additional needs or requests.

• Demonstrates complete understanding of menu items and ingredients. Advises guests on appropriate combinations of food and drinks when requested; accommodates reasonable requests and notes preferences. As needed, demonstrates knowledge of specialized diets and allergens.

• Communicates directly with back-of-the-house staff to ensure that orders are delivered correctly and special requests are accommodated.

• Exhibits exceptional communications skills and demonstrates ability to get along well with others. Remains flexible and patient when communicating with guests and staff.

• Collects tickets and follow proper cash-handling procedures.

• Promotes a clean, safe and neat environment for guests.

• Maintains a high level of sensitivity and confidentiality regarding personal or medical information that is shared.

• Promptly addresses complaints or issues; relays relevant information or complaints directly to supervisor.

• Ensures that the dining room is properly set up prior to and after the service period; keeps area clean and neat while meeting established sanitation standards.

• Operates a variety of equipment, including fire extinguishers, telephones, iced tea/soda machines, soup wells and coffee machines.

• Works with staff of other departments to perform job duties during special events and functions.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Associates of Levy are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Instapay (early access to your wages) and high interest savings both through the EVEN app

• Associate Shopping Program

• Health and Wellness Program

• Discount Marketplace

• Employee Assistance Program

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