**Banquet Server (Part Time)**

Be part of a team dedicated to serving The Willows Event Center patrons and uncovering event center needs, creating signature service experiences with a positive impact on each guests experience, and exemplifying unity, growth, excellence and generous stewardship.

**Job Summary**

Banquet Servers will perform food and drink serving duties during events while connecting with guests in a joyful, patient, and efficient manner. They will also assist with pre-event prep work that will include venue set ups, catering preparation and any other tasks needed for the event.

* Discuss event details with Banquet Manager and Banquet Captain

* Set up for events by putting tablecloths and place settings and dcor on tables, arranging table placement based on the specified layout and setting up any catering items

* Carrying plates of food on trays and serving guests

* Keep drink glasses filled throughout the meal service

* Remove catering items from tables at the end of a meal

* Perform cleaning tasks and breakdown of events

* Maintain high standards of safety and cleanliness

* Adhere to grooming and appearance standards

* Maintain a high level of excellence through service

**Required Skills & Qualifications**

* Team Player: displays humility, hunger to learn and grow

* Attention to Detail: ability to see beyond the big picture to properly execute an event

* Problem Solving and Adaptability: you must be able to quickly and effectively solve problems that are thrown your way

* Listener: respect the event lead and follow the instructions asked

* Service: strive for smooth event flow and anticipate the needs of the guests

* Servant-minded: A longing to humbly serve people around you

* High school diploma or equivalent preferred

* Previous catering or restaurant service experience

**Work Environment & Physical Requirements**

* Works in temperature controlled environment

* Vision for near, mid-range and far as well as hearing for low, medium, and high pitch

* Superior communication skills with co-workers, customers, trade partners and vendors.

* Requires physical ability for standing, sitting, crouching, kneeling, frequent walking, reaching above head and below waist

* Must have a current and valid drivers license and must be able to be insured by company fleet insurance.

* Must be able to perform all job expectations safely with or without reasonable accommodations

* Ability to lift 25-40 pounds

**Benefits**

* Comprehensive Employee Benefit Package

* Company-issued cell phone

* Employer-Paid Life, AD&D, LTD Insurance

* Company Training Opportunities

* Enrolled into ESOP (Retirement Benefits)

* Company-Sponsored Vision Trips

* Paid Time Off Policy