Event Server

Tentac Enterprises; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Team Member Travel Program

Job summary

Tentac Enterprises in Bloomington, IL is seeking an Event Server to join our food and beverage team. This part-time role provides friendly, courteous, and professional service at hotel event functions and buffets.

You will set up tables, serve guests, and ensure a clean, well-presented dining environment while following liquor regulations and safety standards.

Qualifications

• One to five years of food and beverage serving experience preferred.
• Must be of legal serving age; CPR and/or First Aid training preferred.
• Strong communication and ability to work with diverse guests.

Responsibilities

• Serve event functions.
• Set up tables and buffets with linen, china, glass and silver that are clean and polished.
• Retrieve items for set-ups and clear tables and buffets using trays.
• Communicate courteously with supervisors and coworkers at all times.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer service

Reading & writing English

Education

Any combination of education and experience equivalent

Tools

Point of Sale System

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: DoubleTree Hotel - Bloomington, IL 61701

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: $15.00 - $15.00 Hourly

Doubletree Hotel & Conference Center is now looking for Event Servers to join our team! Our event servers provide food and beverage service to maximize customer satisfaction by providing friendly, courteous, helpful, timely, and professional service to all guests.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• As a Hilton employee you are eligible to participate in the Team Member Travel Program.

Qualifications

• Job Title: Event Server
• Department: Food & Beverage
• Reports To: Food and Beverage Director

General Summary

Provide food and beverage service to maximize customer satisfaction by providing friendly, courteous, helpful, timely, and professional service to all guests.

Essential Functions

• Serve event functions
• Responsible for setting up tables and buffet using linen, China, glass and silver that is always clean, polished and free of visible wear and tear
• Retrieve appropriate items for set-ups
• Clear tables and buffets using trays and tray stands
• Communicate with supervisors and co-workers in a courteous manner at all times

Supporting Functions

• Perform any general cleaning tasks using standard hotel cleaning products as assigned by supervisor to adhere to health standards.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested (i.e. special guest requests).
• Must adhere to all Federal, State, and Corporate liquor regulations pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages to minors and intoxicated guests to insure all laws are being followed.
• Other duties as assigned by the Event Manager or Supervisor.

Specific Job Knowledge, Skills and Ability

• Strong knowledge of food and beverage preparation and service of various alcoholic beverages, and liquor laws in serving underage people.
• Must know service of beverages.
• Working knowledge of the appropriate table settings, service ware, and menu items.
• Ability to fully follow supervisor’s directions.
• Ability to read, speak and write English sufficient to understand menus and special promotions, communicate with guests in a professional manner, assist guests with special requests, and to take orders.
• Ability to remember and recite menu items.
• Ability to carry trays weighing up to 30 lbs. through a crowded room on a continuous basis throughout shift. Must be able to push and pull weight equaling 100 lbs.

Qualification Standards

• Communication: Strong communication skills; including the ability to deal effectively with vastly diverse groups of people and guests.
• Education: Any combination of education and experience equivalent that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Computer Skills: Point of Sale System
• Experience: Preferred: One to five years previous food and beverage serving experience.
• Licenses or Certificates: Ability to obtain any government required licenses or certificates. CPR certification and/or First Aid training preferred.
• Grooming: All employees must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance including hair color.
• Other: Must be of legal serving age. Additional language ability preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time
• Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction
• Ability to carry trays weighing up to 30 lbs. through a crowded room on a continuous basis throughout shift. Must be able to push and pull weight equaling 100 lbs.
• Manual dexterity of hands in order to manipulate serving spoons, trays, etc.
• Ability to perform duties with extreme temperature and noise ranges
• Ability to see within normal parameters
• Ability to hear within normal range

This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of Tentac Enterprises to comply with all federal and state laws concerning the employment of individuals with disabilities and to act in accordance with regulations and guidance issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

Tentac Enterprises provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Effective Date: July 6th, 2023