On-Call Banquet Server

Four Seasons; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,444,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent training and career growth

Complimentary meals during shifts

Uniforms and dry cleaning provided

Job summary

Four Seasons Philadelphia is seeking an On-Call Banquet Server to deliver exceptional food and beverage service at meetings, events, and special functions. Join the Banquets team and report to Banquet Management to help create memorable guest experiences.

You will set up banquet spaces, maintain knowledge of menus, and anticipate guest needs, while collaborating with culinary and stewarding teams to ensure seamless event execution.

Qualifications

• Food handling and alcohol service certifications as required by local regulations.
• Previous food and beverage, banquet, restaurant, or hospitality experience preferred.
• Strong guest service and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional and personalized food and beverage service during banquet events.
• Maintain knowledge of menu offerings, ingredients, and preparation methods.
• Set up banquet spaces, including linens, china, glassware, silverware, and event décor.
• Anticipate guest needs and respond promptly to requests and concerns.
• Ensure food quality and presentation standards are met before serving guests.
• Break down and reset banquet spaces following events.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of banquet areas and equipment.
• Work collaboratively with culinary, stewarding, and banquet teams to ensure successful event execution.

Skills

Guest service

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Lifting / carrying

Certifications (food handling, alcohol

Job description

About Four Seasons

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

About Four Seasons

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

About the location:

Embark on a journey above the clouds to discover the modern lifestyle of Philadelphia’s first Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Hotel. Feel the tranquility of healing crystals from the moment you arrive at the Five-Star Spa and immerse yourself in rejuvenating treatments as you float above the city in 57th-floor infinity-edge pool. Savour unparalleled fine-dining by Michelin-starred Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten and inventive flavours by local James Beard Award-winner Chef Greg Vernick. Allow our team to curate your stay with the spirit of Brotherly Love.

About The Role

The On-Call Banquet Server is responsible for delivering exceptional food and beverage service at meetings, events, and special functions. This role plays a key part in creating memorable guest experiences by providing attentive service, anticipating guest needs, and ensuring events are executed seamlessly. The position is part of the Banquets team and reports directly to Banquet Management.

What You Will Do

• Provide professional and personalized food and beverage service during banquet events.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of menu offerings, ingredients, and preparation methods.
• Set up banquet spaces, including linens, china, glassware, silverware, and event décor.
• Anticipate guest needs and respond promptly to requests and concerns.
• Ensure food quality and presentation standards are met before serving guests.
• Break down and reset banquet spaces following events.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of banquet areas and equipment.
• Work collaboratively with culinary, stewarding, and banquet teams to ensure successful event execution.

What You Bring

• Previous food and beverage, banquet, restaurant, or hospitality experience preferred.
• Strong guest service and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to lift and carry trays and banquet equipment.
• Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Food handling and alcohol service certifications as required by local regulations.

What We Offer

• Excellent training, development, and career growth opportunities within the organization
• Complimentary meals during shifts
• Uniforms and dry cleaning provided

Schedule & Hours

• This is an on-call position
• Hours may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs

Candidates must have valid work authorization for the U.S.

Please note that due to the large number of responses we receive, only candidates being considered for the above position will be contacted for an interview.

Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Aff... Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Aff... Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf