Banquet Server

Job summary

The banquet server is responsible for serving food and beverages, setting up event tables, and ensuring guest satisfaction throughout the service. They must also communicate effectively with the kitchen staff regarding dietary needs and order status while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

Job details

POSITION SUMMARY Serve food courses and alcoholic beverages to guests. Set tables according to type of event and service standards. Answer questions on menu selections. Communicate with the kitchen regarding menu questions, the length of wait, re-cook orders, and product availability. Communicate additional meal requirements, allergies, dietary needs, and special requests to the kitchen. Record transaction in MICROS system at time of order. Check in with guests to ensure satisfaction with each food course and/or beverages. Maintain cleanliness of work areas, china, glass, etc., throughout the day. Complete closing duties, including restocking items, turning off lights, etc. Present physical and accurate check to guest and process payment. Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; and complete safety training and certifications. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional, maintain confidentiality of proprietary information, and protect company assets. Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards, anticipate and address guests’ service needs, assist individuals with disabilities, and thank guests with genuine appreciation. Speak with others using clear and professional language. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others, support team to reach common goals, and listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards. Read and visually verify information in a variety of formats (e.g., small print). Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance and objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds with assistance. Grasp, turn, and manipulate objects of varying size and weight, requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Move over sloping, uneven, or slippery surfaces as well as up and down stairs and/or service ramps. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent. Related Work Experience: At least 1 year of related work experience. Supervisory Experience: No supervisory experience. License or Certification: None At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law. Notification to Applicants: Delta Hotels Sherbrooke Conference Centre takes seriously its obligations under the applicable provincial legislation and will provide accommodations to job applicants needing assistance. If you require an accommodation in relation to this job posting, our online application or an interview, please call 905-366-5227 or email CanadaApplicationAccommodation@marriott.com [CanadaApplicationAccommodation@marriott.com] and a member of our Human Resources team will respond to your request. Please note that this phone number and email are only for those individuals who would like to request an accessibility accommodation as part of the recruiting process. Delta Hotels provide a seamless travel experience that has been thoughtfully designed with the essential needs of the modern frequent traveler in mind. We flawlessly deliver the key essentials guests need and we work hard to eliminate everything they don’t. At Delta Hotels by Marriott, we are always warm, wise and in control so our guests can focus on what’s most important. With a strong presence in Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States, Delta Hotels by Marriott is rapidly expanding across markets all around the world. If you enjoy delivering purposeful service and focusing on the details that matter, we invite you to explore jobs at Delta Hotels by Marriott. In joining Delta Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.

What you’ll do

The banquet server is responsible for serving food and beverages, setting up event tables, and ensuring guest satisfaction throughout the service. They must also communicate effectively with the kitchen staff regarding dietary needs and order status while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least one year of related work experience and possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent. The role requires the physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and the capacity to stand or walk for extended periods.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Physical stamina · Preferred
• Multitasking · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred
• Food service · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Food service
• Alcoholic beverage service
• Table setting
• Customer service
• Communication
• Micros system
• Order processing
• Conflict resolution
• Teamwork
• Attention to detail
• Safety compliance
• Physical stamina
• Lifting
• Multitasking
• Supervision
• Service Standards
• Cleanliness
• Confidentiality
• Fine Motor Skills
• Safety Training
• Security Policies
• Coordinating

Job areas

• Hospitality
• Food & Beverage
• Customer Service & Support
• Banquet Server
• Waiter / Waitress
• Waiters
• Waiters and Waitresses

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