Banquet Attendant

California Center for the Arts Escondido Foundation•Escondido, CA

10d•$17

About The Position

The Banquet Attendant/Setup is responsible for serving, setting up, tearing down, and providing service at all banquets, events, and banquet-related food and beverage operations for CCAE.

Requirements

At least one-year of formal experience as Banquet Server for a conference center banquet facility or full service hotel or restaurant operation, required.
Able to work overtime if needed
Must wear appropriate uniform at all times
Able to work independently with little or no supervision
Excellent oral communication skills required.
Positive interpersonal skills required
Food Handlers Card required must be obtained after time of hire.
Must be able to stand / walk for 6 or more hours, walk for long periods of time.
Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Able to reach hands and arms in any direction and kneel and stoop repeatedly
Ability to speak and hear
Identify and distinguish colors

Responsibilities

Serving food and answering guest questions in a cordial, efficient and professional manner.
Ensuring that the food and beverage is served timely, maintaining a consistent presentation and proper temperature.
Responding to all guest requests. As needed, requesting assistance from Captain or Manager.
Immediately communicating special requests, guest problems, or concerns to Captain or Manager.
Setting rooms, buffets, and tables according to BEO specifications and supervisor instructions.
Attending staff set-up and technical training as requested.
Assisting in inventories of food, beverages, equipment, meeting supplies, china, glass, and silverware, on a pre-determined schedule.
Organizing equipment for the functions.
Cleaning, maintaining, and looking after equipment during and after functions.
Making sure all storerooms are clean, organized, and secured.
Following all designated opening and closing procedures to ensure areas are secure and energy efficient.
Adhering to all department and Center-wide policies and procedures.
Ensuring the proper handling and cleaning of all equipment, china, glass, and silver.
Attending all department, full staff, and other meetings and trainings as required by management.
Following all sanitation procedures including safety guidelines and OSHA requirements.
Attending all safety meetings as required by management.
Performing other related duties as assigned.