Event Server - ESB

Job Details

Job Location: Eastland Suites Hotel and Conference Center - Bloomington, IL 61704Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $15.00 - $15.00 Hourly

Our event server provides food and beverage service to maximize customer satisfaction while exhibiting friendly, courteous, helpful, timely, and professional service to all guests.

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 and clear tables using trays and tray stands.

Benefits:

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

Job Title:  Event Server                                  

Department: Food and 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 at banquets and events
• 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
• 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 Banquet 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 follow explicit instructions and procedures
• 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

Preferred: High School Diploma or equivalent

Licenses or Certificates:

• Ability to obtain any government required licenses or certificates.
• CPR certifi