Banquet Server

**Job Summary**

The Banquet Server is responsible for banquet, weddings and meeting room set ups / tear downs and serving food and beverages during all events.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Set-up all event rooms as per guidelines given from the Event Sales Coordinator.
- Clean event rooms at end of function and re-set rooms for next function.
- Lay applicable table linens and chair covers.
- Set dishes/china and silverware accordingly.
- Prepare coffee/tea station and fill water pitchers to be placed on table.
- Prepare items to be placed on tables i.e. salt and pepper, sugar bowls, butter, etc.
- Serve meals to guests as directed by the Event Sales Coordinator.
- Provide information to guests about meal to be served.
- Attend to any guests with special needs and inform the kitchen of any dietary requirements.
- Refill water and other beverage glasses as required.
- Work bartending shifts during wedding and events as required.
- Clear tables throughout meal return dishes/cutlery to kitchen.
- Perform opening and closing procedures as required.
- Assist in keeping the banquet facilities and storage areas neat and tidy at all times.
- Bring any customer concerns/suggestions to the attention of the Event Sales Coordinator.
- Ensure all safety regulations are implemented and followed.
- Ensures the highest level of customer services for guests at all times.
- All other duties as assigned by Event Sales Coordinator.

**Job Type: Part-time**

The position could require the employee to work 8-30 hours per week.

The starting date to train for this position will be effective immediately. The applicant must be available to work day time and evening hours (24-7) and for scheduling on weekday and weekend shifts. All staff are required to work on the following holiday functions: Easter Sunday, Mother’s Day, Thanksgiving Sunday, Christmas Day, New Years Eve.

**Required Education, Skills and Qualifications**
- Must be flexible to work days, evenings and weekends and holidays
- Must be able to lift heavy objects minimum 50 lbs
- Must be polite, courteous, and respectful
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
- Must be able to work as a team or independently
- Must have reliable transportation. We are not on bus route

**Physical Requirements**:

- 80% Constant standing and walking throughout shift.
- Ability to move furniture unassisted and lift 25+ lbs
- Must be able to work over 8-10 flexible hours including, mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends and holidays

**Job Types**: Part-time, Casual

**Experience**:

- serving: 1 year (preferred)

Certifications:

- Smart Serve (required)
- Safe Food Handling (preferred)

**Education**:

- Secondary School (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 16-40 per week

**Salary**: $15.50-$16.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Tips

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Jordan Station, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- serving: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location