Banquet Staff

Banquet Staff must be knowledgeable of event menu items, their contents, appropriate table settings and service ware, and the correct preparation and garnishing methods. They are also responsible for setting up, maintaining and breaking down banquet rooms. Duties may include assisting with related Food & Beverage facilities under Diamond Hotels Management Inc.

Banquet Staff will be trained in all Banquet functions (portering, serving, and bartending).

**KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY**:

- Serving of food and beverage to guests in a professional manner.
- Clean out rooms at end of function and re-set rooms for next function.
- Ensure all Banquet rooms and storage areas are clean at all times and kept in proper condition according to company standards.
- Take empty beer bottles to receiving area at end of night.
- Keep portable Bars clean at all times.
- Help take trolleys full of dirty dishes to kitchen area.
- Always work in a quiet, orderly fashion so as not to disturb meetings that are in progress.
- Ensure Banquet checklist is completed on a daily basis.
- Perform any other duties as required by management to ensure customer service.
- The above areas of responsibility are not all inclusive and may be amended from time to time._

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Must be Smart Serve certified
- Must be flexible to work any shift
- Must be able to lift heavy objects
- Must be polite, courteous, and respectful
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
- Must be able to work as a team or independently
- Must possess the ability to communicate effectively within a diverse team environment
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a multi-cultural environment with co-workers, managers, and guests
- We are committed to contribute to a systemic change in equity, diversity, and inclusion. Diamond Hotels is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We commit to identify, prevent, and eliminate discrimination and harassment in all its forms with respect to race, color, ancestry, place of origin, physical or mental disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, political belief, marital status or family status of that person or that group or class of persons._
- We are further committed to compliance with all fair employment practices relating to citizenship and immigration status. In recruiting for our team, we want to know more about the collective sum of your experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent that you invest in your work. We encourage members of designated groups and Indigenous Peoples to self-identify and apply._
- We will also make accommodation available to job applicants with disabilities in the recruitment process. During this process, if an applicant requests accommodation, please contact Human Resources at 613-650-5420 and we will consult with the applicant and arrange for a suitable accommodation that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs._

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 20 - 25 per week

**Salary**: $15.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Paid time off

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

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

Supplemental pay types:

- Tips

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

**Experience**:

- serving: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Smart Serve (preferred)

Work Location: One location