Banquet Server | Hotel Leo
As a banquet server you will be an integral part of bringing beautiful spaces to life with your attention to detail and care for the space and the guests enjoying it. You are responsible for creating unmatched experiences by engaging guests, maintaining quality of food and beverage offerings, and assisting in keeping events running smooth and consistent with their designed timeline. Your communication with your supervisor and peers is crucial to attain success in these often busy environments. You are a vital part of creating a successful event experience for each guest.
Let’s start off with the most important part - what’s in it for you:

The Perks

• Eligibility of perks is dependent upon job status
• Hourly Pay Rate: $18.66
• Tip/Tip Pooling Eligible
• Get Paid Daily (Make any day payday)
• Paid Time off & Holiday Pay (Because Balance Matters)
• Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401K
• HSA/FSA Plans -with employer contribution
• Values Based Culture (#OMGLIFE)
• Culture Add (Creating Space for Fresh Perspectives)
• Referral Bonus (Get Paid to Recruit)
• Discounted Lodging, Dining, Spa, Golf, and Retail (Yes, Discounted Travel!)
• Employee Assistance Program
• “Columbia Cares” Volunteer Opportunities
• Committee Participation Opportunities (Fun, Philanthropic, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion)
• Task Force Work Opportunities (Grow your career in idyllic locations across the globe)
• Online Learning Platform to Help You Grow!
• Third Party Perks (Including discounts on Pet Insurance, Rental Cars, Movie and Concert Tickets, Theme Park and Attractions & so much more)

The Brass Tacks

• Setting up buffet and plated dining rooms according to clear direction from the sales and F&B management team.
• Serving food and beverage items to guests in accordance with established standards
• Communicates special requests to the culinary team and pays close attention to details in the contracted event order.
• Keeps a close eye on the consistency and quality of the food and beverage served at an event.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of an event space throughout the event.
• Considers guests needs while understanding the importance of the event order and communicates any concerns and/or needs of the guest to the leader of the event.
• This worker will be fully involved in setting rooms with tables, chairs, linens, decorations, serviceware and more from the bottom up.
• Keeps work area, including guest dining area, clean and organized

The Nitty Gritty

• Previous experience as a banquet server in a similar environment
• Ability to perform essential functions on the computerized Point of Sale system
• Working knowledge of dining and beverage service procedures
• Working knowledge of applicable liquor laws and regulations
• Necessary State Food Handler’s License(s) and Liquor Serving Permit(s)

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Columbia Hospitality we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.