What are the responsibilities and job description for the Banquet Server position at The Tremont House?
The Tremont House Galveston, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott, has just finished a top to bottom transformation and recently joined the Tribute brand under Marriott, a family of independent hotels each with their own character.
Join our exciting downtown historic boutique hotel and award-winning team! We take pride in offering thoughtfully local amenities such as our modern historic sleeping rooms while delivering an elevated stay experience to our guests. The Tremont House, a lifestyle boutique hotel, is all about curating unique local experiences with a warm and welcoming feel. If you enjoy a fast-paced environment, untypical workdays, and creating memorable experiences while cultivating a clean & detailed guest impression, this job is right for you!
Located in the heart of Galveston’s Strand District, The Tremont House is the foundation of the neighborhood, inspired and influenced by its local surroundings. Guests of the property can expect a strong sense of place, defined by urban activity and authentic materials inspired by the history and creative culture of Galveston.
Located at 2300 Mechanic Street, the hotel offers 135 rooms including 27 suites, an intimate atrium style lobby and a relaxed, open-air rooftop sanctuary that showcases the best views in town. Amenities also include our historic Toujouse Bar, Blum & Co. restaurant, fully equipped fitness center, and Galveston’s only Rooftop bar. The Tremont has just finished a top to bottom transformation and has joined the Tribute Portfolio by Marriott, a collection of independent boutique hotels.
Who we want
We are seeking an energetic and well-organized Banquet Server guru to provide our guests with a first-class southern hospitality driven guest experience. As a banquet server, you will work closely with the Director of Banquets and the Banquet Captain to exceed our guest’s expectations.
Job Summary
The Banquet Server is responsible for creating several aspects of the event from the set-up to the serving of food and beverages to guests at all banquet functions, according to the hotel standards along with creating memorable moments.
Education & Experience
- High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in hotel or a related field preferred.
Physical Requirements
- Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
- Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
- Ability to stand during entire shift.
General Requirements
- Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all levels of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous, and service oriented manner.
- Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
- Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
- Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous, and service-oriented manner.
- Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
- Maintain regular attendance in compliance with standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
- Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and nametag.
- Comply with standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
- Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
- Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems, as necessary.
- Must be able to understand and apply complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.
- Must be able to cross-train in other hotel related areas.
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
- Must be able to show initiative, including anticipating guest or operational needs.
- Perform other duties as requested by management.
- Always maintain a warm and friendly demeanor.
Fundamental Requirements
- Employees must always be attentive, friendly, helpful, and courteous to all guests, managers, and fellow employees.
- Perform preparatory tasks and side work duties to ensure that guests are served promptly and efficiently.
- Know how to read the Banquet Event Order (BEO) and be familiar with the menu of the assigned function.
- Served guests according to the hotel’s standards in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner.
- Respond to guest problems, complaints, and accidents. Communicate to management, if necessary.
- Set all tables according to hotel standards.
- Maintain the banquet storeroom in a neat and orderly manner, stocked with all appropriate supplies necessary for food service functions.
- Clean-up banquet space after the completion of the function and ensure that all equipment and supplies are stored and re-stocked properly.
- Prepare room according to BEO and the various meal functions.
- Follow all money handling procedures when serving the guest.
- Know and use “suggestive selling” techniques.
- Know the menu items for each function served and able to give accurate descriptions.
- Ensure overall guest satisfaction.
Certification:
- TABC Certified (Preferred)
- ServSafe (Preferred)
Schedule:
- Holidays
- Sunday to Saturday
- Weekends
The Tremont House is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplements are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster (https://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm) and the following link is the OFCCP's Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination policy statement (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp\_formattedESQA508c.pdf)
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $6.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Food provided
- Paid sick time
- Paid training
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
Work Location: In person
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