Banquet Server

Job description

Overview: The Banquet Server is responsible for preparing for and serving guests during banquet functions in accordance with hotel standards of food and beverage quality, presentation, sanitation, and warm hospitality. Key Duties & Responsibilities: - Reviews and understands the Banquet Event Order (BEO); completes setup according to the BEO. - Sets tables in assigned area (or checks to see that they have been set) correctly and uniformly, using clean, pressed linen (without rips, stains or tears); clean unspotted silverware; clean china with no chips or cracks; clean, unspotted glassware. Properly clean and fill table complements (salt and pepper, sugar, breadbaskets, etc.) - Learns the menu for each function served and can explain the major ingredients and preparation methods for each item to be served. - Is standing in assigned station at least 15 minutes prior to function start time. - Acknowledges and responds to all guests’ requests, advising supervisor if necessary. - Keeps station neat and clean during service. - Continuously patrols assigned station, refilling all drinks, removing service items and condiments per established policies and procedures. - Ensures guest has eve...