BANQUET SERVER - COLUMBIA ROOM INC MASTER : Job Details

Job DetailsJob Location Best Western Plus Hood River Inn - Hood River, OR Position Type Part Time Education Level None Salary Range $14.70 Travel Percentage None Job Shift Any Job Category Hospitality - Hotel DescriptionThis position is located at The Best Western Plus Hood River Inn, Hood River, Oregon Experienced Banquet Servers (or will train right candidate) for varied shifts including days, evenings, and weekends. Part time and/or seasonal. Banquet and Audio Visual experience a plus but not required. Oregon Food Handler's Card a plus, or will be required after hire. Pay based on experience and gratuities are additional to pay. Position offers gas, food, and hotel discounts based upon hours worked. Banquet servers are roaming non-standard waiters and waitresses. In a typical restaurant setting, the wait staff will have tables they are assigned to cover, but banquet servers are responsible for accommodating all guests at a function while circulating the room. Anticipating the needs of the guests and responding politely to their requests are common required tasks. Banquet server duties include, but are not limited to: Set up for events, carry trays, serve guests and clean up at the event's conclusion. Set up can include putting out tablecloths and place settings, arranging table placement and putting up a buffet. Banquet servers and bartenders must adhere to health and safety standards at all times, even when closing down at the end of the event, which may include breaking down the table set up and taking tablecloths and linens to the laundry. Qualifications A banquet server's duties during the event can vary based on the situation, but, in general, they must be able to focus on the job while staying on their feet and moving about freely, which can include bending, climbing stairs and carrying items weighing 25-50 pounds. Good communication is important, as is being able to follow directions efficiently and meeting the physical demands of the job. A positive attitude while on the job is also essential.