Banquet Server | Part-Time | Atlantic City Convention Center

About the role

The Banquet Server is responsible for serving guests in the venue dining areas and catering functions. The role requires a customer-service oriented and personable demeanor, along with the ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. This position pays an hourly rate of $11.00 and is tip eligible (per CBA).

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate ability to read and comprehend Banquet Event Orders when setting up guest events and serving.
• Responsible for serving meals to guests or replenishing food to the buffet line.
• Responsible for serving beverages to guests including alcoholic beverages.
• Must check guest's ID to verify minimum age requirement for the consumption of alcoholic beverages.
• Must be able to carry Ten (10) meals on a tray.
• Responsible for recording a client's order and relaying the order to the kitchen.
• Example: Re-orders and special meal requests.
• Responsible for observing guests to respond to any additional requests and determine when the meal has been completed.
• Responsible for performing side work including but not limited to: refilling salt, pepper, sugar, cream, condiments and napkins.
• Responsible setting up banquet functions including table décor, linens, dishware, glassware and silverware.
• Maintains sanitation, health and safety standards in work areas.
• Show demonstrated ability to meet the company standard for excellent attendance.
• Additional duties as assigned by your immediate supervisor and/or Ovations management staff for the successful outcome of an event or customer service situation.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate with employees, co-workers, volunteers, management staff and guests in a clear, business-like and respectful manner which focuses on generating a positive, enthusiastic and cooperative work environment.
• Ability to speak read and write in English.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment.
• Possess valid food handling certificate and alcohol service permit if required by state or federal regulations.
• High School diploma or equivalent GED strongly preferred.
• Equivalent experience may be substituted.
• Minimum of one (1) year of work experience in events, banquets or restaurants preferred.
• Must be at least eighteen years of age to serve alcoholic drinks.
• Experience working in fine or large scale dining is preferred.

Benefits

As Per The Union Agreement. EVERGREEN ROLE: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no application deadline.

About the Venue

Atlantic City Convention Center & Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall is a multi-purpose facility located on the iconic Atlantic City Boardwalk. It features the 141,000-square-foot main arena with a capacity of 14,770 seats as well as the 23,100-square-foot Adrian Phillips Theater with a capacity of 3,200. Constructed in 1929 as the country’s original convention center, Boardwalk Hall has dazzled guests and residents of Atlantic City.