Banquet Server

Job Purpose

To set up banquet table linens, place settings and center pieces; serve all food and beverages and clear away all dishes and table linens in a professional manner and in compliance with company policies, and legal considerations.

Job Responsibilities

• Sets up all banquet function table linens, china, silverware, glass ware, and center pieces, waiting and beverage stations, and perishable items for banquet service (such as bread, butter, and cream).
• Serves all food and beverages to banquet guests.
• Clears away all dishes and items used in the service of a banquet, including the linens.
• Ensures the proper storage of all items from equipment to perishable foods.
• Maintains work areas in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Prepares for future banquets by folding napkins, filling condiments, and performing other duties as required.
• Relieves other employees allowing for breaks during the shift.
• Takes the initiative to greet guests in a friendly and warm manner.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Job Skills

• Use arithmetic to total costs and make change.
• Communicate with different kinds of people to find out what services they want and to give them information.
• Stand or walk for varying lengths of time, sometimes for long periods.
• Move fingers and hands easily and quickly to handle things like dishes, money and merchandise.
• Lift and carry things like heavy trays. 

Job Qualifications

Education    HS Diploma or equivalent