Event Server / Bartender - Emerald Necklace Restaurant

The Banquet Server is responsible for all table service duties as well as prep work and closeout tasks.

Essential Functions:

1. Regular and predictable attendance is expected and required. All Cleveland Metroparks employees must be prepared to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as required.
2. Assists with banquet room and table prep prior to events.
3. Assists with food/buffet preparation before and during the event.
4. Ensures safe food handling guidelines are followed by self and team members.
5. Delivers food from the kitchen and/or prep area in a timely manner.
6. Serves appetizers and plated dinners to guests.
7. Takes drink orders and serves beverages.
8. Responds to guest questions and/or requests in a timely and satisfactory manner.
9. Assists with post-event clean up, inventory, food storage, and tear down.
10. Works as a member of the team, communicates with team members and supervisor to ensure an exceptional guest experience.
11. Keeps direct supervisor promptly informed of key/significant issues or concerns.
12. Carries out duties and responsibilities in a safe and efficient manner to maintain a safe work environment and surrounding area for oneself, co-workers and public. Responds to hazardous situations and/or potentially unsafe conditions by taking corrective action as capable and promptly notifying supervisory personnel.
13. Performs related duties as assigned or apparent.

Qualifications

• Previous serving experience preferred.
• Must complete Serve-Safe program after hire.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders, including employees and the general public.
• Ability to speak and write clearly, concisely and persuasively using correct grammar, spelling and punctuation with ability to communicate one-on-one or in group settings.
• Ability to perform work with a high degree of accuracy and organization.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to perform with considerable independence and initiative.

Work Schedule:  Must be available to work a variable work schedule to include, days, evenings, weekends and holidays. Year round position
Schedule varies upon event bookings

Filing Deadline:  Open until filled