Banquet Server (On-Call)

WAGE: $21.30 / hour

Responsible for courteous, friendly, and efficient food and beverage service at catered banquet events. The banquet server is the primary guest contact person who makes an important contribution to the guest experience. The banquet server is also responsible for set up and clearing of an event.

WORK HOURS:

Availability based on business needs.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

1. Minimum of 18 years of age to serve alcoholic beverages.
2. Must have 6 months serving experience.
3. High school graduate.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Complete opening duties as assigned, including the following:
   1. Check quality and quantity of all banquet stock and equipment.
   2. Fold napkins, per banquet standards.
   3. Requisition all necessary supplies and transport from storerooms to banquet rooms.
   4. Set tables according to service standards.
   5. Set all condiments (sugar, bread, lemons, creamers, etc.) and beverages.
   6. Ensure a sufficient supply of all flatware, glassware and china for service.
   7. Ensure cleanliness and condition of assigned station and service areas.
   8. Set up station with supplies and equipment.
2. Take Guests’ food and beverage orders as needed.
3. Retrieve all alcoholic beverage orders from bar as needed and serve to Guest in accordance with standards.
4. Open wine/champagne bottles and serve in accordance with banquet standards.
5. Make all varieties of coffee in accordance with banquet standard.
6. Serve all food courses and beverage items, clear each course and bus tables in accordance with standards. Remove soiled wares from tables as assigned and transport to dish washing area.
7. Anticipate Guests’ needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all Guests, however busy. Maintain positive   Guest relations at all times.
8. Interact in courteous and professional manner with Guests, supervisors, co-workers and other departments.
9. Follow supervisor’s instructions.
10. Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
11. Complete closing duties, such as:
    1. Properly store all reusable goods.
    2. Clean all equipment as assigned.
    3. Restock all items for next service.
    4. Remove all dirty linen.

BENEFITS:

• 401K Retirement Benefits with 4% match and immediate 100% vesting (Transamerica)
• Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Pay (Seattle PSST)
• Wellness Works Program
• Education Assistance Program
• $10 meal credit/ Day worked
• Commuter – 40% subsidized
• Room Discounts with any Marriott Brand Hotel (31 different brand globally)
• Additional Room Discounts for select hotels within portfolio
• Two pairs of slip resistant shoes a year

Astra Seattle is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an email to Deanne Shawley at deanne.shawley@astrahotelseattle.com or call (206) 348-3125 to let us know the nature of your request.

Salary : $10 - $21