Banquet Server - Dollywood's HeartSong Lodge & Resort - Part Time Year Round

All Career • Pigeon Forge, TN

14h • Onsite

About The Position

At Dollywood Parks & Resorts, we create memories worth repeating! We are seeking a Banquet Server who will embody the heart and soul of our mission of creating memories worth repeating while bringing families closer together while caring deeply about our brand. We want to work alongside someone who acts as an extension of our mission, values, and culture. The ideal Banquet Server will be equal parts curious learner, innovator, administrator, detail driver, mentor, and motivator. The Banquet Server will provide quick, friendly banquet service and an excellent dining experience for our guests through proper steps of service and maintain a great work environment for our fellow hosts and vendors. Additionally, the ideal candidate will be able to display and live out Lead with Love qualities, strongly rooted in the Dollywood Company culture, by being patient, kind, trusting, unselfish, truthful, forgiving, dedicated and accountable.

Requirements

• At least 6 months of previous job-related experience preferred
• Must be able to obtain food and alcoholic beverage server certification
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Must pass a pre-employment background check
• Able to operate/drive a company vehicle with valid driver’s license and insurance and have an acceptable driving record
• Must display and live out Lead with Love qualities strongly rooted in the Dollywood Company culture by being patient, kind, humble, respectful, selfless, forgiving, honest, and committed
• Able to make a friendly impression when speaking to or corresponding with guests, vendors, and other employees
• Must reflect Dollywood’s image by being genuinely friendly and caring and by taking pride in work
• Must be self-motivated and disciplined
• Must be able to prioritize and complete work assignments on a timely basis
• Must maintain strict confidentiality and judgment regarding privileged information
• Must be committed to continuous improvement
• Must have professional appearance with good personal hygiene
• Must promote and support a “team” work environment by cooperating and helping co-workers
• Must be able to be productive in a fast-paced environment
• Must maintain dependable work attendance and flexibility with assigned work schedules including any required overtime, evenings, weekends and holidays
• Must be sensitive to the needs of our Guests and feel empowered to act to meet their needs within company guidelines
• Must be able to utilize effective communication, problem solving, conflict management and interpersonal skills
• Able to comprehend instructions and retain information
• Able to perform duties consistently while creating a safe and secure environment for hosts and guests
• Able to be flexible and handle frequent changes in priorities
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide with accuracy
• Able to communicate effectively with Guests and Hosts using approved communication methods
• Able to tolerate various temperatures while working outdoors
• Able to meet the physical demands of the job
• Ability to sit, stand and walk; climb and descend indoor and outdoor stairs
• Ability to move, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide
• Able to tolerate temperatures of 0 to 100 degrees
• Lifting and Carrying: Position may require occasional to frequent lifting of up to 50 lbs. utilizing company’s safety guidelines for safe lifting
• Mobility: Position may require intermittent to prolonged sitting, standing and/or walking for duration of shift, up to 13 hours. Employees may also be required to travel to various areas on property which may include changes in terrain, stairs and uneven surfaces
• Repetitive Movements: This position may require performing repetitive movements and tasks throughout the shift, including repeated use of hands, arms or other body parts as part of typical job functions
• Environmental Conditions: This position requires the ability to perform work tasks in varying weather conditions to include extreme cold and heat. Employees may be required to work indoors and outdoors
• Cognitive and Sensory Requirements: This position requires strong cognitive skills, including the ability to think critically, solve problems, process and retain information, have attention to detail and communicate effectively using approved methods

Responsibilities

• Checks with Manager for daily objectives
• Familiarizes with BEO’s in planning for shifts
• Sets up coffee breaks, meal service, buffets, bar service, and labels according to BE
• Inspects rooms for cleanliness, proper supply levels
• Coordinates food pick up timing with kitchen
• Maintains a clean and sanitary environment in compliance with all local and federal health codes
• Executes banquet service standards as planned
• Properly breaks down and stores supplies concluding function
• Participates in daily line ups

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees