BANQUET SERVER

Job Purpose:  To set up banquet table linens, place settings and center pieces; serve all food and beverages and clear away all dishes and table linens in a professional manner and in compliance with company policies, and legal considerations. 

Job Responsibilities:  

• Sets up all banquet function table linens, china, silverware, glass ware, and center pieces, waiting and beverage stations, and perishable items for banquet service (such as bread, butter, and cream). 
• Serves all food and beverages to banquet guests. 
• Clears away all dishes and items used in the service of a banquet, including the linens. 
• Ensures the proper storage of all items from equipment to perishable foods. 
• Maintains work areas in a clean and orderly fashion. 
• Prepares for future banquets by folding napkins, filling condiments, and performing other duties as required. 
• Relieves other employees allowing for breaks during the shift. 
• Takes the initiative to greet guests in a friendly and warm manner. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Job Skills: 

• Use arithmetic to total costs and make change. 
• Communicate with different kinds of people to find out what services they want and to give them information. 
• Stand or walk for varying lengths of time, sometimes for long periods. 
• Move fingers and hands easily and quickly to handle things like dishes, money and merchandise. 
• Lift and carry things like heavy trays. 

Physical Requirements:   

• Ability to speak and hear.  
• Close and distance vision.    
• Frequently lifts/carries up to 25 lbs.  
• Continual use of manual dexterity and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills. 
   

Education: HS Diploma or equivalent 
Experience: Guest service and/or server experience preferred. 
Licenses/Certifications: Responsible alcohol service, food safety certification