DTVB-Banquet Server

Harmony Hospitality; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 12,398 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

Harmony Hospitality is seeking a Banquet Server to support events at the DoubleTree by Hilton Virginia Beach (near Convention Center) in Virginia Beach, VA. The role entails setting tables, serving guests, and maintaining a clean station in line with hotel policies.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of hotel banquet experience. Staff must be able to lift 20–40 lbs and communicate in English, with opportunities to excel in guest service and upselling.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years hotel banquet food/beverage service experience.
• Ability to lift 20-40 lbs and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Set tables in assigned area correctly and uniformly.
• Keep station neat and clean while servicing guests per policies.
• Use proper in-room clearing and buffet or other service equipment.
• Assist Lead Banquet Server in setting up/breaking down buffet or other tables and equipment.
• Greet and serve guests following guidelines for food and beverage service.
• Follow guest check and money handling procedures for a-la-carte and beverages.
• Complete assigned side work.
• Know the menu for each function and explain major ingredients and preparation methods.
• Know and use suggestive selling techniques.

Skills

Able to read and speak English

Lift, push, carry 20-40 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: Entry

Job Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Virginia Beach (near Convention Center) - Virginia Beach, VA 23451

Salary Range: $15.00

The Banquet Server is responsible for:

• Set-up, service and break down assigned functions in a safe, accident-free manner.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Banquet Server’s primary responsibilities will include:
• Set tables in assigned area correctly and uniformly.
• Keep station neat and clean while servicing guest per established policies and procedures.
• Use proper in-room clearing and aisle tray break-down buffet or other special food service tables and equipment.
• Assist Lead Banquet Server in setting up/breaking down buffet or other special food service tables and equipment.
• Greet and serve guests following guidelines set by the policies/procedures regarding the service of food and beverage.
• Follow all guest check and money-handling procedures when serving a-la-carte and beverage orders.
• Complete assigned side work.
• Know the menu for each function served and be able to explain the major ingredients and preparation methods for each item to be served.
• Know and use \"Suggestive Selling\" techniques.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITY

• Able to read and speak English.
• Able to lift, push, carry 20 - 40 lbs.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Education – High school diploma required or equivalent.
• Experience – Two years hotel banquet food/beverage service.

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.