Banquet Server (Part-Time) (Multiple Positions)

Your Role:

As a Part-Time Banquet Server, you'll play a key role in creating unforgettable event experiences. From setting up banquet spaces to serving food and beverages with care, you'll help ensure every detail meets our high standards and exceeds guest expectations. You'll keep service running smoothly, maintain a clean and safe environment, and bring a friendly, professional presence to every interaction. In this role, teamwork, quick thinking, and a commitment to excellence come together to make each event a success.

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• Greets and welcome guests, assist
  with seating and food service, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere. Serve food
  and/or beverage to guests efficiently, ensuring proper timing and
  presentation.
• Assist with the set-up, service and breakdown of all assigned banquet functions. Maintain cleanliness and organization of serving areas, equipment and tables, sometimes multiple events in a day.
• Arrange and replenish buffet
  lines, drink stations or passed appetizers as needed. Replenish and clean
  up guests' plates and glasses as needed and clear plates between courses.
• Serves the food and/or beverage
  listed on the Banquet Event Order to the standards of the department and
  expectations of the client, in a manner that ensures consistency in all
  banquet/catered functions.
• Adhere to all food safety and
  sanitation standards. Ensure compliance with local health regulations,
  including handling food with care and monitoring serving temperatures.
• Assist with client complaints and
  escalate to leadership if needed. Works to ensure overall guest
  satisfaction. Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to
  effectively communicate with various clients and colleagues.
• Advanced
  knowledge of food safety.
• Ability to work
  in a fast-paced stressful environment.
• Knowledge of
  basic math and computer skills.
• Knowledge of
  food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations, and
  etiquette.
• Knowledge of
  the appropriate table settings and service ware.
• Knowledge of
  food service/banquet operations.
• Ability to
  remember, recite, and promote the variety of menu items.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to
  lift/transport a maximum of 50lbs.
• Ability to
  frequently reach, bend, lift, push, pull and/or carry while performing
  normal job functions.
• Ability to
  stand continuously for at least 6 hours.

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy with prior driving experience upon employment.
• Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays to accommodate Catering schedule.