Banquet Server - Tipped

Mohegan Sun; Montville (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent casino and resort in Connecticut is seeking a Banquet Server to provide excellent food and beverage service to guests. Responsibilities include setup and breakdown of workstations, ensuring a safe and sanitary environment. Candidates should have prior food experience and knowledge of liquor laws. This is a full-time entry-level position offering regular shifts and flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Thorough knowledge of food and beverage service techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provides prompt and courteous food and beverage service to banquet guests.
• Responsible for the set-up and break down of assigned work stations.
• Maintains a safe and sanitary work area.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Friendly outgoing personality

Knowledge of state liquor laws

Proper identification procedures

Education

Six months of previous food experience

Job description

Overview

Banquet Server - Tipped at Mohegan Sun. This position is responsible for serving guests in accordance with department policies, procedures and steps of service.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides prompt and courteous food and beverage service to banquet guests
• Responsible for the set-up and break down of assigned work stations
• Maintains a safe and sanitary work area
• Responsible for clearing dishes, glassware and trash from work stations

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities

• Follows departmental sanitation and safety techniques
• Knowledgeable of alcoholic offerings and wine menus

Minimum Education and Qualifications

• Six months of previous food experience in a fast-paced, high-volume casino environment
• Thorough knowledge of state liquor laws, proper identifications procedures, shut offs and refusal of service
• Excellent communication skills
• Friendly outgoing personality
• Must have a valid driver's license

Competencies

• Thorough knowledge of operational policies with regard to hours of operation, types of menus offered, restaurant concepts and marketing programs
• Good understanding of spirits, beer, wine, glassware, garnishes and all beverage service techniques
• Skilled in proper tray handling
• Good understanding of food products including sauces, dairy and cheeses, cuts of meat, fowl and fish, fruits and vegetables, pasta, breads and starches and desserts and pastry
• Good understanding of food preparation and cooking techniques
• Thorough point of sale system knowledge
• Understanding of all legal beverage service guidelines and state liquor laws including proper identification, refusal of service and shutoff procedures
• Knowledge of Ballroom, Convention Center, storeroom locations and various catering areas throughout the casino

Training Requirements

• SMART alcohol awareness
• Serve Safe Training

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Must be able to work in outside elements, as needed
• Must be able to work various shifts and flexible hours

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Mohegan Sun reserves the right to make changes in the above job description whenever necessary.

Work Schedule

Regular

Mohegan Sun practices Native American Preference in hiring. Native American means an individual who is a duly enrolled member of the Mohegan Tribe or any group of Native Americans recognized by the Mohegan Tribe, The United States of America, or the State of Connecticut.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Gambling Facilities and Casinos