Event Server - DT

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Doubletree Hotel & Conference Center is now looking for Event Servers to join our team!  Our event servers provide food and beverage service to maximize customer satisfaction by providing friendly, courteous, helpful, timely, and professional service to all guests. Apply now!

Job Title: Event Server                                   

Department: Food & Beverage

Reports To: Food and Beverage Director

Effective Date: July 6th, 2023             

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 event functions
• 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          

Supporting Functions:

In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions.

• 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 Event 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 fully follow supervisor’s directions.
• 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 experien