Event Server - Sleepy Hollow

The Banquet Server is responsible for all table service duties as well as prep work and closeout tasks.

Essential Functions:

• Regular and predictable attendance is expected and required. All Cleveland Metroparks employees must be prepared to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as required.

• Assists with banquet room and table prep prior to events.

• Assists with food/buffet preparation before and during the event.

• Ensures safe food handling guidelines are followed by self and team members.

• Delivers food from the kitchen and/or prep area in a timely manner.

• Serves appetizers and plated dinners to guests.

• Takes drink orders and serves beverages.

• Responds to guest questions and/or requests in a timely and satisfactory manner.

• Assists with post-event clean up, inventory, food storage, and tear down.

• Works as a member of the team, communicates with team members and supervisor to ensure an exceptional guest experience.

• Keeps direct supervisor promptly informed of key/significant issues or concerns.

• Carries out duties and responsibilities in a safe and efficient manner to maintain a safe work environment and surrounding area for oneself, co-workers and public. Responds to hazardous situations and/or potentially unsafe conditions by taking corrective action as capable and promptly notifying supervisory personnel.

• Performs related duties as assigned or apparent.

• Previous serving experience preferred.
• Must complete Serve-Safe program after hire.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders, including employees and the general public.
• Ability to speak and write clearly, concisely and persuasively using correct grammar, spelling and punctuation with ability to communicate one-on-one or in group settings.
• Ability to perform work with a high degree of accuracy and organization.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to perform with considerable independence and initiative.

Work Schedule: Must be available to work a variable work schedule to include, days, evenings, weekends and holidays

Filing Deadline: Open until filled