Banquet Server Job Description
Banquet server
provides prompt, courteous, and efficient food & beverage service in accordance with the highest food & beverage standards.
Banquet Server Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Associates are required to fully comply with the Westin Atlanta Perimeter Norths policies and procedures for a safe and efficient operation
Follow proper Sequence of Service and Standards for function type (breakfast, lunch, dinner, cocktail) and style (plated, butler, buffet, French)
Checks with manager regarding next function
Obtain assigned tickets and cash floats and ensure accuracy of contracted monies
Serves food, coffee, water and other beverages
Takes initial food and/or beverage order within 2 minutes of guest being seated
Provide knowledgeable and timely service to guests in private functions
Serving members food & drink with high efficiency and a friendly smile
Entering orders into the point of sale system
Maintaining a clean work place
Banquet Server Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Banquet Server
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: TIPS, RASP, DLC, C.A.R.E, TABC
Education for Banquet Server
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the banquet server job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as High School and Collage Degree in General Education, Education, High School Education, Hospitality, Associates, Administration, History, Business, Math, Supervision
Skills for Banquet Server
Desired skills for banquet server include:
A la carte menu is mandatory
Beer and wines available at the Club
Various liquors
Food and wine
Food and beverage service
Service standards
Beverage lists
Menu items being served
Guest relations and etiquette
Policies and procedures
Desired experience for banquet server includes:
Respond to guest problems, complaints, and accidents
High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in hotel or a related field preferred
Previous food server experience in a high volume restaurant preferred
Must be able to work flexible schedules including weekends and holidays
Requires a working knowledge of ala carte, fine dining white glove practices
Assist with the set-up of meeting and banquet functions, in accordance with the Banquet Event Order
Banquet Server Examples
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Banquet Server Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of banquet server. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for banquet server
- Servers must be willing to work in a fast paced environment
- Setup of banquets and events
- Break down of banquets and events
- Formal setting of tables
- Teamwork to maintain the best level of service to members
- Anticipating member needs
- Sets tables and prepares beverages and proper condiments (butter, sour cream, dressing)
- Set up tables and break down assigned banquet rooms according to contract and supervisors instructions
- Service food and beverages according to standards and event orders
- Handle guest requests or get assistance from supervisor or manager
Qualifications for banquet server
- Assist with the sanitation of all function space and storage areas to maintain the highest standard of cleanliness and organization throughout the department
- Attend pre-function meetings as directed
- Complete all side-work duties as directed
- Washington state food handler permit
- Must have a flexible schedule to work mornings, nights, and/or weekends
- Be on feet for long hours
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Banquet Server Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a banquet server. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for banquet server
- Associates may be required to work varying schedules
- Follow all money handling procedures when serving guests
- Requirements Minimum Qualifications
- Responsible for providing the basic service aspects of the restaurant so as to function as a successful independent profit centre
- Take over duties from the previous shift
- Clear soiled dishes from the tables
- Prepare rooms for use
- Respond to guest inquiries and special requests promptly and professionally to ensure guest satisfaction
- Meet and welcome conveners of each event and offer assistance with any additional requirements
- Arrange client audio/visual needs
Qualifications for banquet server
- Individuals must able to work outside
- Must be well groomed and professional
- Service with a SMILE
- Oversee parties inside outside, regardless of weather conditions
- Must be available for all UNC Men's Basketball home games
- Must hold valid Serving It Right certification
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Banquet Server Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a banquet server. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for banquet server
- Keeps designated working area clean and organized, and assists in maintaining cleanliness of dining room, including storage area, as necessary or required, in accordance with established health and safety standards
- Recognizes players and relays that information to banquet team members to ensure they receive the appropriate service
- Ensure banquet rooms are set as per Banquet Event Orders and management specifications
- Adherence to all applicable Cowlen/brand standards
- Ensure sideboards are cleaned and stocked at end of shift
- Ensure steps of service are followed
- Anticipate guests needs/expectations and exceed them
- Qualified candidate must have excellent customer service and food skills in a fast paced environment
- Sets tables in assigned areas correctly and uniformly
- Cleans and fills table complements
Qualifications for banquet server
- One year minimum food & beverage serving experience and/or high volume banquet serving experience
- Refilling waters
- Wipe down containers at the end of the night
- Minimum 1 year banquet or fine dining serving experience
- Respond to reasonable to guest requests or place guest in contact with appropriate person for assistance
- Be familiar with the safe handling of cleaning product and equipment and supplies, and
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Banquet Server Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking for a banquet server. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for banquet server
- Learns the menu for each function served and is able to explain the major ingredients and preparation methods for each item
- Serves drinks and meals to guest during banquet events
- Maintain Pleasant personality and demeanor throughout the function
- Provide food service for banquet events in accordance with Hotel & Banquet standards
- Setup banquet buffet displays both hot, and cold in allotted time
- Maintain food levels at those displays
- Engage guest(s) at banquets events in order to determine food allergies, preferences, and dietary needs
- Proper coffee brewing and tea brewing techniques are expected of all banquet staff
- Server must be familiar with seating positions for plated events proper serving techniques for proper food placement at guest tables during that synchronized service
- Completes all daily side duties, post function clean up, organization, and deep cleaning of affected work areas
Qualifications for banquet server
- Set‑up buffet tables according to hotel and function requirements with a creative flair
- Some heavy lifting is required - ex
- Must have a flexible schedule, be available weekends, stay late nights whenever necessary
- Able to lift tables and chairs
- Must have a felxible schedule
- Food Handler Certification (Calif-specific) within 30-days of hire
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Banquet Server Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of banquet server. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for banquet server
- Remains attentive to the customers throughout the entire dining experience, adhering to or exceeding service standards at all times
- Report to all necessary pre shift, and post shift meetings with banquet leadership
- Report to banquet leadership for inspection of completed work responsibilities before leaving the hotel property
- Store all banquet & hotel equipment used in an orderly and clean fashion in accordance with banquet captain, banquet assistant manager, banquet manager, and banquet director’s instruction
- Follow Proper Health and Safety practices at all times
- Know layout of banquet/hotel and location of all equipment and supplies
- The waiter/waitress will be responsible for these set up, bussing and clean-up of all the following table service necessities the proper storage of this equipment in its proper place after use in the room (to put things in the proper place)
- Set up and handle tables, rounds, rectangles, ovals, schoolroom
- To wear a name tag as part of the proper uniform, no excessive jewelry to be worn while working
- To ensure that all equipments, fixture and furniture are handled with great care
Qualifications for banquet server
- Hourly Position - Part Time - Full Time
- Must comprehend reading materials and speak, read and write English
- Must have at least 2 years of Server experience
- Must have ABC Card
- Must be able to work days and/or nights and weekends
- Ability to stand and move throughout hotel and continuously perform essential job functions