What are the responsibilities and job description for the Banquet Server position at The Westin Princeton at Forrestal Village?
Position Summary: The Banquet Server is responsible for efficiently setting up, serving food and beverage in a warm, cordial, courteous and professional manner at assigned banquet functions and breaking down service at the end of the function.
Core Responsibilities:
- Review BEOs for menu details, room setup, food, beverage and audio visual needs.
- Assist the set up staff in table set up, buffet set up, bar set up, etc.
- Check quality and presentation of food before serving.
- Prepare and serve beverages for the function.
- Assure prompt and professional service to all guests.
- Maintain open communication with the Kitchen staff, letting them know immediately of any changes.
- Promptly and quietly remove dirty dishes from the tables as guests finish their course or meal, loading dirty dishes from the function on a cart, and breaking down at the dish lines.
- Clean up after the function; sweep, mop, clean dishes from tables, and put everything away.
- Efficiently complete all side-work lists before leaving.
- Other duties as assigned, specifically related to banquet and food and beverage events.
Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies:
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, to communicate with guests and associates.
- High work ethic and self-initiative
- Regular attendance according to established guidelines
- May be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the property
- Must possess basic computational ability
- Focus and maintain attention to tasks, and complete work assignments on time despite frequent interruptions
- Ability to maintain excellent relationships with staff and maintain staff and guest confidentiality at all times
Physical Requirements:
- Sit, stand and walk for varying lengths of time
- Lift approximately thirty (30) pounds, such as trays, tables, dishes, etc.
- Read and interpret BEOs to understand and verify room set up and menu served.
- Grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, pulling, pushing, listening and hearing ability and visual ability
This job description is not an exhaustive list of all job functions that are required of an employee in this position. Therefore, other duties may be asked of an employee in this position from time to time.
Job Type: Part-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
Work Location: In person
