Elegant Event Banquet Server - Catering & Guest Service

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 2,480,000 - 3,582,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Catering seeks a Banquet Server to provide courteous service to guests and clients at multiple UCLA venues and off-campus events. You will gather, load, and deliver items for catered events, set up according to BEOs, and assist with food preparation while maintaining a clean, safe workstation.

Responsibilities include beverage preparation, high-volume guest interaction, and ensuring timely service across varied schedules, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate in written and verbal English to receive work assignments and share information with supervisors and colleagues.
• Skill in interacting with guests and staff in a high-volume setting with professional demeanor.
• Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with fluctuating workload.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic calculations for recipes, measurements, and portion sizes.
• Ability to comply with safety and sanitation standards for food storage, production, and service.
• Ability to engage with diverse populations respectfully.
• Ability to stay calm during customer dissatisfaction.
• Experience preparing beverages and basic food prep tasks for buffet setups.

Responsibilities

• Provide courteous, gracious service to guests and clients.
• Deliver and set up items for catered events across multiple locations.
• Assist with loading/unloading china, silverware, linens, decor, and food items.
• Set up sites according to Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and reset after events.
• Perform food prep, maintain a clean and safe workstation.

Skills

English communication

Guest interaction

Teamwork

Fast-paced work

Food safety basics

Bev prep basics

Punctuality

Diversity awareness

Job description

UCLA Catering seeks a Banquet Server to provide courteous service to guests and clients at multiple UCLA venues and off-campus events. You will gather, load, and deliver items for catered events, set up according to BEOs, and assist with food preparation while maintaining a clean, safe workstation.

Responsibilities include beverage preparation, high-volume guest interaction, and ensuring timely service across varied schedules, including evenings and weekends.