On-Call Banquet Staff

Southern Yacht Club; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Yacht Club in New Orleans, LA seeks an attentive Banquet Server to set up banquet rooms, take beverage orders, serve food at designated stations, and ensure guests receive prompt, courteous service.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, ability to read/write basic math, knowledge of service styles, and a food safety/alcohol beverage certification. Prior banquet or wait service experience is preferred; alcohol service laws must be followed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read, write and perform basic math.
• Prior banquet or wait service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs related banquet set-up tasks.
• Provides immediate attention to all members and guests upon seating them.
• Takes beverage orders and serves food in specified station.
• Pours and refills wine, coffee, water and other beverages served with and after the meal.
• Clears soiled dishes as needed.
• Cleans all assigned work areas in kitchen and banquet areas.
• Advices supervisor of any member or guest complaints as soon as they occur.
• Assists in closing functions such as removing linen, bussing glasses, dishes, silverware, etc., and re-setting the room for next function.
• Attends staff meetings including pre-service (line-up) sessions.
• Consistently follows all food safety-related requirements.
• Completes other appropriate assignments made by the Banquet Captain.

Skills

Menu knowledge

Service types

Alcohol knowledge

Food safety

Guest service

Basic math literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

None

Job description

Reports to: Banquet Captain, Clubhouse Manager

Supervises: No supervisory duties are included in this position.

Classification:

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• The ability to read, write and execute basic math skills.
• Prior banquet or wait service experience is preferred.

Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations

• Knowledge of all order on arrival menu items, preparation methods, ingredients, garnishes and wine list.
• Ability to execute all service types (i.e., Russian, French, American, buffet, etc.).
• Assures that all state and local laws and club policies and procedures for the service of alcoholic beverages are consistently followed.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform required role during emergency situations.

Job Summary (Essential Functions)

Set up and clean banquet rooms and serve banquets.

Job Tasks/Duties

• Performs related banquet set-up tasks.
• Provides immediate attention to all members and guests upon seating them.
• Takes beverage orders and serves food in specified station.
• Pours and refills wine, coffee, water and other beverages served with and after the meal.
• Clears soiled dishes as needed.
• Cleans all assigned work areas in kitchen and banquet areas.
• Advices supervisor of any member or guest complaints as soon as they occur.
• Assists in closing functions such as removing linen, bussing glasses, dishes, silverware, etc., and re-setting the room for next function.
• Attends staff meetings including pre-service (line-up) sessions.
• Consistently follows all food safety-related requirements.
• Completes other appropriate assignments made by the Banquet Captain.

Licenses and Special Requirements

• Food safety certification.
• Of legal age to serve alcoholic beverages.
• Alcohol beverage certification.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Required to stand for long periods and walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch and twist or reach.
• Push, pull or lift up to 50 pounds.
• Continuous repetitive motions.
• Work in hot, humid, and noisy environment.

$10/hour + tips