On Call Banquet Server

lodgingdynamics; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full suite of benefits

Paid time off for full and part-time

Travel discounts

Wellness program

On-demand pay opportunities

Leadership development

Job summary

The Charter Hotel Seattle is seeking a Banquet Server to deliver exceptional food and beverage service for events from 10 to 200 guests. You will assist with setup, greet guests, take beverage orders, and ensure compliance with state liquor regulations while maintaining accuracy when recording orders.

In this role you will rotate through banquet setups, service, and break-downs, working closely with the banquet team to ensure seamless events.

Qualifications

• Ability to anticipate guests' needs and respond promptly.
• Aptitude for greeting guests and assisting with seating.
• Strong communication and legibility in documenting orders.

Responsibilities

• Anticipate guests' needs, respond promptly, and acknowledge all guests, however busy and whatever time of day.
• Assist with setting up banquet rooms from 10-200 people and serving meals.
• Maintain knowledge of and abide by state liquor regulations, including service to minors and intoxicated persons.
• Greet guests as they arrive and assist seating at tables.
• Take beverage orders and use suggestive selling if required by function requirements.
• Input orders into system or collect tickets when the system is down.
• Set up, monitor, refresh, and breakdown coffee breaks, receptions, and buffet tables per group requirements.
• Clean all equipment as assigned.

Skills

Guest service

Communication

Customer focus

Arithmetic

English fluency

Education

Food handling certificate

Tools

Point-of-sale system

Job description

Location: The Charter Hotel Seattle

Life as a Banquet Server

• Anticipate guests' needs, respond promptly, and acknowledge all guests, however busy and whatever time of day.
• Assists with setting up banquet rooms from 10-200 people and serving meals.
• Maintain complete knowledge of and strictly abide by state liquor regulations, particularly those prohibiting service to minors, intoxicated persons, and drunk driving.
• Greet guests as they arrive and assist them with seating at tables.
• Take guests' alcoholic beverage orders, utilizing suggestive selling techniques, when specified on function requirements.
• Input order into system; legibly document orders when system is down or collect tickets as specified.
• Set up, monitor, refresh, and breakdown for coffee breaks, receptions, and buffet tables following specified functions according to group requirements.
• Clean all equipment as assigned.

What we're looking for:

• Minimum of 21 years of age to serve alcoholic beverages.
• Food handling certificate.
• Fluency in English both verbal and non-verbal.
• Provide legible communication.
• Compute basic arithmetic.

What to expect in your first few months:

First, you will become familiarized with the hotel and its food and beverage menu! From there we'll have you work within the banquet team where your expertise in f&b service will shine! As you continue to work in this role, you'll become a key contributor your team's success!

The perks working for us:

• Full suite of benefits including health, dental, vision, 401(k), pet insurance, and other supplemental benefits
• Paid time off for full AND part time associates
• Travel discounts at hotel partners and franchises around the world
• Participation in our Wellness program
• On-demand pay opportunities for instant pay between paychecks
• Leadership development program and growth opportunities

Lodging Dynamics Hospitality Group LLC 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.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Lodging Dynamics Hospitality Group LLC participates in E-Verify, the federal program for electronic verification of employment eligibility.

About Lodging Dynamics:

Lodging Dynamics Hospitality Group is a national hospitality management company serving the hospitality industry for over 30 years! Lodging Dynamics Hospitality Group operates hotels across many states and among several brands, including Marriott and Hilton. Our work centers around our mission, "Make Money and Do Good." This mission focuses on elevating human dignity by providing exceptional services and opportunities to our employees, guests, and investors.