Event Server

$18.00-$20.00 hourly depending on experience.

INNS OF AURORA, LLC CORE VALUES

While our employees’ skill-sets vary greatly from position to position, our core set of values remain the same. As an Inns of Aurora, LLC employee, learning and exemplifying these characteristics is a key part to your success. All Inns of Aurora employees are expected to demonstrate the following characteristics as defined in the Inns of Aurora, LLC handbook:

• Courage

• Initiative

• Dependability

• Flexibility

• Integrity

• Judgment

• Respect for others

Position Purpose:

Under the Events Manager, the Event Server is responsible for set-up, execution, and break-down of all Inns of Aurora events and to assist guests to create a satisfying and luxurious experience.

Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Task:

• Set up event space as outlined in the Banquet Event Order
• Set tables prior to guest arrival with appropriate utensils, table cloths, condiments etc
• Restock all stations
• Understand and be able to articulate the specific food and beverage menu for every event
• Check identification for guests to verify age requirements for purchase of alcoholic drinks
• Interact with guests in a poised and professional manner.
• Ensure the needs of all guests are met while navigating throughout the event area.
• Consistently monitor guest satisfaction through regular check-ins.
• Serve water, coffee and tea to guests
• Prepare cocktails according to customer orders and deliver them to guests, or deliver order to bartender
• Run food from kitchen with trays or by hand, as needed
• Ensure the timely completion of all side work and daily cleaning tasks.
• Adhere to cleaning duties required at end of shift
• Retrieve plates and glasses from tables and transport them to the kitchen during meal services.
• Report all issues in the dining area to management team
• Maintain the cleanliness of the service area
• Attend all required training and meetings.
• Maintain a positive and helpful attitude with all guests. and Inns of Aurora employees
• Maintain a professional demeanor and adhere to proper dress policy, as defined in the IOA handbook
• Follow guidelines and expectations as stated in the employee handbook
• Other duties, as assigned

• Must be flexible in scheduling and have open weekend availability
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task effectively under fast-paced working conditions
• Ability to maintain neat, professional and clean appearance and practices
• Ability to work while standing for long periods of time
• Ability to work in a team environment with other servers, host, bartenders, chefs and other Inns of Aurora employees
• Ability to adhere to proper food regulation standards and health and safety standards
• High level of professionalism and passion for the hospitality industry
• Flexibility pertaining to guest needs and hourly schedules
• TIPS certifications; will train as needed

PREFERENCES

• High school or college level degree
• Previous customer service, banquet/events/catering serving or fine-dining serving experience
• Knowledge and understanding of workplace safety procedures
• Local wine, food and fine-dining knowledge

We are proud to offer outstanding benefits to all of our employees.

Full-time employees, those working 30 hours per week or more on average, are offered competitive medical and dental benefits, as well as generous paid time off packages.

Full-time and part-time employees are eligible to participate in our 401K program and supplementary benefits.

We are particularly proud to offer all of our employees a highly competitive employee discount at all of our lodging and dining properties.

Salary : $18 - $20