Banquet Server

Driftwood Hospitality Management’s company culture empowers our associates to take initiative, be proactive, and contribute to the success of their property with well-defined strategies and objectives. Driftwood Hospitality Management is renowned for our fully integrated approach to hospitality services — all with outstanding client service. Our team is made up of the best talent in the hospitality industry, down to every employee, position, and hotel.

Hilton Houston North is a recently renovated property located in the Houston City North Area, with 480 rooms and 36 meeting spaces (52,000 SQ Ft) to amaze our guests. We are looking for Top Candidates like You to bring our property alive by delivering exceptional service.
Our Management Company, Driftwood Hospitality Management, is one of the top third-party hotel management in the US with more of 85 Properties between the United States, Puerto Rico and Costa Rica and our portfolio has outstanding partnership with 20 hospitality brands like Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Wyndham, Choice, and numerous Independent Boutique hotels. Driftwood elevates the industry by its passion for hospitality, resources, technology and by nurturing and advancing our in-house talent. Our full-time associates enjoy competitive salaries and a generous benefit package including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Vacation time and Sick time
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Employee Travel Program with special rates at Driftwood Hotels
• And more!

Overview:
Responsible for assisting with the set up and breakdown of the event space and serving food and/or beverages in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner according to the hotel’s high standards of quality.

Duties (not limited to):

• Gather supplies and set up banquet room as described in the Banquet Event Order and as instructed by Banquet Captain to include linen, service ware and glassware.
• Greet guests and respond to requests in a friendly and courteous manner.
• Serve the food and/or beverage in the order and to the expectation of the Banquet Captain to ensure consistency throughout the banquet.
• Promptly bus dishes as guests complete each course and/or meal at the end of the meal or function.
• Replenish beverages as necessary, and check with guests for overall satisfaction.
• Once banquet is complete, clear and, if necessary, reset banquet rooms according to Supervisors specifications to ensure the readiness of the room for the following function.
• Perform all assigned side work to include replenishing condiments and restocking banquet shelves with supplies.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of all State, Federal and Corporate liquor regulations pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages to minors and intoxicated guests.
• Hold a current Food Handler Card.
• Must have basic knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette.
• Knowledge of the appropriate table settings and service ware.
• Ability to comprehend and apply written product labeling instructions to enable the safe application of products and processes within the hotel.

EEO: Driftwood Hospitality Management is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

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Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Room Discounts
• Employee Food and Beverage Discounts

EEO: Driftwood Hospitality Management is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.