Banquet Server

About the role

As a Banquet Server, you will provide food and beverage services to guests attending catered events, including meetings, receptions, luncheons, dinners, and special functions. This role supports service styles ranging from casual buffets to formal plated meals and passed service. Banquet Servers play a key role in delivering a positive guest experience by providing attentive, professional, and timely service during events. Banquet Servers work under the direction of the Banquet Captain and Banquet Supervisor and actively participate in event setup, service execution, and breakdown. Responsibilities may vary based on event size, service style, and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of tables, service stations, and work areas during events
• Clear tables, reset place settings, and assist with maintaining presentation standards
• Ability to frequently lift and move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds
• Attend work and show for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity
• Other duties may be assigned and can differ among accounts, depending on business necessities and client requirements

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent experience preferred
• Previous banquet, catering, food service, or hospitality experience preferred
• Must meet minimum age requirements to serve alcohol based on local and state regulations
• Must maintain a valid TIPS, TEAM, or equivalent alcohol-service certification, and comply with all state-specific alcohol training requirements
• A food handler certification may also be required based on state or local regulations

Benefits

• Flexible and supportive work environment
• Access to ongoing training/development and advancement opportunities
• Full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 401k, discount programs, and more
• Some locations may offer additional site-specific benefits, including free shift meals (and/or allowances/per diems), uniforms, safety shoes, public transportation support, and/or parking