Banquet Server & Set Up - Full-Time with Benefits (Hotel Job)

Banquet Server & Set Up - Full-Time with Benefits (Hotel Job)

Salary

$16.07 Hourly

Location

Hotel at Kirkwood Center, 7725 Kirkwood Blvd SW, Cedar Rapids, IA

Job Type

Hotel Part-Time

Job Number

02888

Division

Operations

Department

The Hotel At Kirkwood Center

Opening Date

06/29/2026

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

JOB GOAL:

GOAL:

To advance Kirkwoods Center for Hospitality Excellences vision to lead the world in educating and preparing the finest hospitality professionals that will impact the global community. Our Mission is to be the best place to learn, recruit and stay. We do this by teaching, developing and serving.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

Set-up and serve food and beverages to guests. Read event orders and ensure guest needs are met successfully. This position works under limited supervision and serves as a trainer. Trainers are responsible for supervising the learning experiences of students and hourly employees in all areas of The Hotel at Kirkwood Center.

This position can cross train as a banquet bartender.

This position may have opening or closing responsibilities. Morning and Weekday Daytime availability is required.

UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
• Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.
• Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.
• Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.
• Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide prompt, courteous and efficient food and beverage service for the banquet department.
• Set up for banquet events, carry trays, serve guests and clean up events.
• Provide consistently high standard of service in all areas of service and meal functions related to group.
• Read banquet eventordersand/orreceiveoralinstructionstodeterminework assignments.
• Move equipmentandothermaterialsto andfromstorageandproductionareas,loading docks anddeliveryvehiclestorequiredlocation.
• Maintainpropercare of all banquetequipmentaftereachuse.
• Move,lift,orcarryneededtables,chairsandadditionalequipmentfromstorage,and returnthemafteruse.
• Ensure a clean and safe working environment.
• Effectively handle communicate and customer concerns.
• Participate in department and pre-shift meetings.
• Understand and practice "Service Alcohol with Care" principles.
• Maintain compliance with required training as designated by supervisor.
• Regular and consistent attendance at work.
• Perform other related work duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

• Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.
• Regular and consistent attendance at work.
• Open or Close shifts under limited supervision.
• Provide prompt and courteous service to all customers.
• Adhere to all environment policies and procedures as required.
• Ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements, including the health code.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered as all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH/WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

Position involves working in a business setting. Occasional (10-33%) sitting, viewing equipment and supplies and other types of close visual work. Frequent (34-66%) reaching, pulling, grasping, lifting and pushing up to 50 pounds. Constant (67-100%) standing, walking, repetitive motion, talking and listening.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Serving: Must be at least 18 years old.
• Customer service skills and knowledge are essential.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:

• Experience is preferred but not required.
• Preference will be given to those with some Bartending or Barback experience.

EEO AA/STATEMENT:

It

is the policy of Kirkwood Community College not to discriminate in its

programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national

origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed,

religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status. If you

have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please

contact the Vice President, Human Resources and Institutional Effectiveness

(employees) or the Vice President of Student Services (students), 6301 Kirkwood

Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404,319-398-5572,equity@kirkwood.edu, or the Director of the Office for Civil

Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244

Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone:(303) 844-5695FAX:

(303) 844-4303, TDD 800-877-8339 Email:

text-decoration:underline;">OCR.Denver@ed.gov.

Kirkwood offers a wide range of employee benefits. Read more about them here!

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How many hours a week would you like to be scheduled? Provide the minimum and maximum ( example: 15-30)

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If you were referred to work here by another Hotel employee, please list their name here:

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Employer Kirkwood Community College

Address 6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52404

Phone 319-398-5572

Website http://www.kirkwood.edu