Job Description

Job description:- Summary Event servers are responsible for food and drink service at hotel banquet functions. They make sure function space visually appealing and present the menu offering for the event. This may include linen and table setting, food station design, and beverage service. Other duties include general banquet preparation, room refreshes, and maintaining a sanitary environment Qualifications

• Fluency in English, both verbal and written
• High school graduate or equivalent vocational training certificate
• 1 year experience as a Banquet Food Server
• Knowledge of specific room set-up styles
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to lift, carry and store in overhead areas approximately 30 pounds
• Ability to bend, squat and reach on a constant basis
• Ability to lift and carry a server tray weighing approximately 50 pounds in the overhand style of service
• Ability to push and/or pull carts weighing approximately 200 pounds
• Maintain complete knowledge of and strictly abide by state liquor regulations, particularly those prohibiting service to minors, intoxicated persons and drunk driving

Responsibilities REPORTS TO: GM and Event Coordinator

• Prioritize and organize
• Follow directions thoroughly
• Work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team
• Work with minimal supervision
• Maintain confidentiality of guest information
• Satisfactorily communicate with guests, management and co-workers in a courteous, empathetic and discreet manner
• Adhere to grooming standards
• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies, service procedures and standards
• Anticipate guests\' needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests, however busy and whatever time of day
• Maintain positive guest relations at all times
• Be familiar with all hotel services/features and local attractions/activities in order to respond to guest inquiries accurately
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned work areas
• Maintain complete knowledge of service requirements for assigned function:
• Group name, type of function and expected attendance
• Scheduled hours of service
• Order of service, traffic flow in room
• Fold napkins, set linen/skirting on tables
• Set tables according to service standards
• Set up all condiments (butter, jellies, cream, and juices) and beverages (non-alcoholic)
• Ensure a sufficient supply of all silverware, glassware and chinaware for service
• Check cleanliness and condition of assigned station and service areas; rectify any deficiency
• Greet guests as they arrive and assist them with seating at tables
• Remove all tabletop items, linen and equipment from the function room as designated by function requirements
• Set up, monitor, refresh and breakdown coffee breaks, receptions and buffet tables for specified functions according to group requirements
• Complete closing side duties:
• Breakdown all goods as specified
• Remove all dirty linen and transport to Laundry

Job Types: Part-time, Full-time Pay: $13.00 per hour Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Physical setting:

• Bar

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Weekly day range:

• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cedar Rapids, IA 52402: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Banquet: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person