Banquet Server - Part Time

The Holiday Inn Lafayette City Centre is looking for a Banquet Server to join our Food and Beverage team. The right candidate will be someone who genuinely enjoys being around people and readily displays a warm hospitality to all guests.

The shifts can vary from daytime to evening shifts, Sunday through Saturday.

Principal Responsibilities:

Responsible for delivering and serving food and/or beverage items in a friendly, courteous, and timely manner resulting in guest satisfaction.

Essential Functions:

Sets banquet tables to meet the function specifications.

Carries trays of up to 50 lbs. Serves food, beverage and condiments/accompaniments to banquet and function clientele in a friendly and courteous manner to ensure guest satisfaction.

Quietly removes china, glassware and silverware from tables at the end of the meal period and delivers to kitchen steward’s area.

Sets/displays food and beverages on buffet tables for delivery to function guests requiring buffet service. Requires pushing large wheeled tables to and from the function room areas. Serves guests and clears tables. Delivers dirty china, silver, and glassware to kitchen steward’s area.

SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS:

In addition to the performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the particular requirements of the company.

Attend mandatory meetings.

Perform all assigned sidework such as replenishing condiments and restocking sidestands.

Abide by all State, Federal and Company liquor regulations pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages.

Perform general cleaning tasks to adhere to health and safety standards.

Keep work area clean and organized.

Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Below is a listing of the physical requirements for the standard performance of this job:

Frequency Key: Rare, Occasional, Frequent, or Constant

Sitting Occasional

Walking, Standing Constant

Climbing Stairs Occasional

Crouching/Bending/Stooping Frequent

Reaching Constant

Grasping Constant

Pushing/Pulling Frequent

Near Vision Constant

Far Vision Constant

Hearing Constant

Talking Frequent

Smelling Frequent

Lifting/Carrying (50 lbs.) Frequent

Travel Never

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and to be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essentials functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Ability to read, write and speak the English language fluently to interact with staff and guests

Basic knowledge of food & beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette

Knowledge of appropriate table settings, serviceware and menu items. Some wine knowledge

Ability to remember, recite and promote the variety of menu items

Ability to transport up to 30 lbs on a continuous basis and 50 lbs occasionally

Ability to operate beverage and toast equipment

Ability to perform under pressure effectively for extensive periods of time while maintaining professionalism

QUALIFYING STANDARDS:

Education

High School graduate or equivalent required.

Experience

One to two years of prior banquet department or food service experience.

Licenses or Certificates

Food Service Sanitation Certificate, CPR Certification, and/or First Aid Training preferred. Alcohol Server Permit.

Grooming

All team members must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance (specific standards available).

The ideal candidate will put pride in their work, be reliable, and be friendly and professional at all times. Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel.

Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this ad, but no later than two weeks after the close of this job ad.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status.