Banquet Server, Food & Beverage
About The Position
The Banquet Server serves food and beverages, providing prompt and courteous service to guests in the banquet room or outdoors on the facility. This position reports to the Banquet Captain. The Shenandoah Club campus includes the Lodge, Athletic Club, and Shoreline Outfitter, and encompasses more than 36,000 square feet of indoor space along with an expansive lakeside veranda and patio beneath. The restaurant, Region’s 117, and the Shenandoah Events Center are open to the public and available for dining reservations and private bookings. Located in the heart of Northern Virginia’s famed & majestic Shenandoah Valley.
Requirements
- Must meet the state and federal minimum age requirement for serving alcohol, if applicable.
- Current Food Handlers Card and TIPS® Certification (Training for Intervention Procedures).
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide; must be able to calculate discounts, and percentages
- Ability to communicate positively and effectively with team members about job tasks and responsibilities.
- Desire to contribute to a productive work environment by maintaining a positive attitude with team members and the public.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memorandums.
- Ability to speak effectively and present information to another person and in small group situations with guests and team members.
- Must be able to pay attention to details and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where continuous improvement is expected.
- This position requires a flexible schedule to include evenings and weekends.
Nice To Haves
- High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
- One to three months’ related server experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Help set up the banquet room for the event, if requested.
- Greet and serve guests in an energetic and friendly fashion.
- Create a welcoming atmosphere and provide excellent hospitality by having a working knowledge of the resort facility and dining area, and be able to respond to guest questions about the menu and speak with enthusiasm about other resort services.
- Know the food items on the menu and be able to share information with guests.
- Write orders; relay food orders to the kitchen and beverage orders to the bartender, if appropriate, or check in with guests after they return from the banquet table to get their own food.
- Understand the event set up; learn table numbers and stations.
- Serve food and beverages and clear tables, following service etiquette and facility procedures.
- Carry trays of dirty dishes to the kitchen.
- Serve hors d'oeuvres from trays, if requested, as guests gather prior to the meal.
- Communicate with guests throughout the dining experience to assure all guest needs are met and excellent service is provided.
- Work as a team, following direction from the Banquet Captain and communicating needs for support to the banquet assistant.
- Understand the importance of food safety and sanitation.
- Notice and report potential safety or cleanliness issues and customer concerns to a supervisor.
- Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
Benefits
- Company medical, dental and life insurance plans
- Paid Time Off (PTO) at a rate of 120 hours per year
- 7 paid holidays annually
- Paid Sick Leave
- 401(k) plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
