What are the responsibilities and job description for the Banquet Server position at Edina Country Club?
Description
Position Overview
The Banquet Server is responsible for setting up banquet rooms, providing attentive food and beverage service, and maintaining cleanliness before, during, and after events. This role ensures an exceptional dining experience for all members and guests by delivering prompt, courteous, and professional service at all banquet functions.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Edina Country Club is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the role.
Benefits may vary by position, classification, and eligibility.
Position Overview
The Banquet Server is responsible for setting up banquet rooms, providing attentive food and beverage service, and maintaining cleanliness before, during, and after events. This role ensures an exceptional dining experience for all members and guests by delivering prompt, courteous, and professional service at all banquet functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform banquet room set-up duties, including arranging tables, chairs, linens, and service stations.
- Greet members and guests promptly upon seating and provide immediate, attentive service.
- Take beverage orders and serve food within assigned service stations.
- Pour and refill wine, coffee, water, and other beverages during and after meals.
- Clear soiled dishes, glassware, and silverware in a timely and efficient manner.
- Clean and maintain all assigned work areas, including banquet rooms and kitchen support areas.
- Communicate any member or guest concerns or complaints to the supervisor promptly.
- Assist with closing banquet functions by removing linens, bussing tables, and resetting rooms for upcoming events.
- Attend required staff meetings, including pre-service line-up sessions.
- Consistently follow all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
- Complete additional duties and assignments as directed by the Banquet Captain or Banquet Director.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of proper food handling and sanitation procedures.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to push, pull or lift up to 50 pounds
Edina Country Club is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the role.
- Fast-paced banquet and event service environment, including indoor event spaces and occasional outdoor venues
- Moderate to high noise levels from guests, staff, music, and event activity
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, and moving throughout banquet rooms and service areas
- Hands-on service responsibilities, including event set-up and breakdown, serving food and beverages, clearing tables, and guest interaction
- Exposure to hot, cold, or variable conditions depending on event location and season
- Close collaboration with banquet staff, supervisors, and culinary team to ensure smooth, high-quality event execution
- Direct interaction with members and guests to provide a welcoming, professional, and polished event experience
Benefits may vary by position, classification, and eligibility.
- Competitive hourly pay
- Employee discounts
- Complimentary meal during shifts
- Paid sick time
- Referral program
- Flexible schedule