Banquet Server - Food Service Banquet

About the role

Washington Crossing Inn, a high-volume upscale restaurant, is seeking experienced and team-oriented candidates for the Banquet Server position. This is a Part-Time position. Candidate must be willing to work weekdays, weekends and/or holidays.

Responsibilities

• Review Banquet Event Orders (BEO's) at the beginning of each shift to ensure rooms are set as contracted
• Confirm and setup A/V equipment needs to contract for the event
• Prepare rooms for use; adjusting lights, sound volumes, and temperature as needed before guests arrive
• Be in communication with the Banquet Coordinator regarding any special needs
• Assist in ensuring that the events are on time; make adjustments as needed and relay that information to the appropriate personnel
• Pass any information that is needed to the next staff member on duty
• Ensure proper use, storage and maintenance of all A/V and meeting room equipment
• Ensure there is proper back up in the event that any equipment is not properly functioning
• Maintain high standards of safety and cleanliness in all areas of the Conference Center
• Communicate any areas of need, problems, and concerns from guests to Banquet Coordinator
• If no upcoming events, have rooms in a readiness position for any possible site inspections
• Ensure that meeting rooms are re-set for next event contract if it is within one day of previous event
• Keep inventory of all Conference Center equipment in order and stored in their appropriate areas
• Work with Guest Services to transport any and all items needed for an outdoor event not within the Conference Center and tent areas
• Maintain proper dining experience, delivering items, fulfilling customer needs, removing courses, replenishing utensils, refilling glasses

Physical Demands

• The employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
• The employee is frequently required to stand and walk
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, distance vision, color vision & focus

Working Conditions

• Restaurant and kitchen environment
• The noise level is usually moderate to high