Temporary Taverna Banfi Waitperson, The Statler Hotel

Cornell University; Ithaca (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Cornell University invites applications for a Temporary Food Service/Kitchen Worker in Ithaca, NY. This onsite role emphasizes guest service, accuracy in payments, and teamwork with student staff to deliver high-quality hospitality experiences.

The position requires 1+ year serving experience, knowledge of alcohol service, and strong communication. Flexible evenings and weekends are expected; pay is $19 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, and wellbeing.
• Ability to cultivate inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
• Must be 18+ to serve alcohol.
• 1+ years serving experience.
• Knowledgeable in sale and service of alcoholic beverages.
• Basic reading and writing skills required.
• Ability to learn POS systems.
• Able to stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Provide superior personalized service to guests and colleagues.
• Demonstrate beer, wine, spirits, and cocktail knowledge.
• Educate and mentor student staff on hospitality practices.
• Present and process guest payments; manage stock.
• Set up and break down dining/service areas; ensure cleanliness.
• Perform in-room-dining (IRD) duties as required.
• Schedules may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Diversity & inclusion

Alcohol service

Customer service

POS systems

Food service

Tools

Point of Sale systems

Job description

The SC Johnson College of Business at Cornell University unites three top-ranked schools to offer a comprehensive business education. Its mission is to transcend traditional business boundaries, transforming critical thinking into practical solutions. The college’s vision is to inspire leaders to build sustainable, shared prosperity. Core values include excellence, inclusion, engagement, community, and impact, which guide all programs and initiatives. Together, these elements drive the college’s commitment to positively impacting society and fostering a collaborative learning environment.

The Peter and Stephanie Nolan College of Hotel Administration at Cornell University is renowned for its pioneering hospitality education. Its mission is to cultivate leaders who excel in the hospitality industry through a blend of business acumen and innovative thinking. The college values excellence, community, and a commitment to shaping the future of hospitality.

The Statler Hotel, located on Cornell University’s campus, is renowned as “the premier hotel that teaches.” It serves as the practical hotel operations laboratory for the Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration, providing students with hands‑on experience in hospitality management. The hotel combines modern elegance with the vibrant energy of campus life, offering guests a unique and immersive stay. With over 150 rooms and state-of-the‑art conference facilities, it hosts numerous important events and meetings. The Statler Hotel is committed to excellence in service and hospitality education, making it a cornerstone of Cornell’s hospitality program.

While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a psychologically healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

The Taverna Banfi Server’s prime responsibility is to provide superior personalized service to our guests while serving food and beverages. In addition to general food and service knowledge, the server must hold a high level of competency regarding beer, wine, spirits, and cocktails. Additionally, our servers serve as educators and mentors to our student staff. Servers work closely with students to cultivate hospitality and leadership skills. Other job duties include presenting and processing guest payment, maintaining and requisitioning stock, setting up and/or breaking down of the floor, maintaining proper cleanliness of service area, and other side duties. Taverna Banfi servers are also responsible for performing in‑room‑dining (IRD) functions. Schedules are variable depending on business needs and may require evening, weekend, and holiday work hours.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age to serve alcohol.
• 1+ years serving experience
• Must be knowledgeable in the sale and service of alcoholic beverages.
• Basic reading and writing skills required.
• Ability to learn Point of Sale systems and functions.
• Able to work standing for extended periods of time.

This is a temporary, onsite position based in Ithaca, NY

Pay Rate: $19

University Job Title

Temporary Food Service/Kitchen Worker

Job Family

Temporary Auxiliary Services

Level

No Grade - Hourly

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Range

Refer to Posting Language

Remote Option Availability

Onsite

Contact Name

Lisa Rhoads

Contact Email

[e-mail]

Job Titles and Pay Ranges

Non-Union Positions

Noted pay ranges reflect the potential pay opportunity for each job profile. The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:

• Prior relevant work or industry experience
• Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position
• Unique applicable skills
• Academic Discipline

Union Positions

The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined in accordance with the rates in the respective collective bargaining agreement. To learn more about Cornell’s union wages, see Union Pay Rates.

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2026-10-14