Banquet Server

Inn By the Sea • Cape Elizabeth, ME

5h • Onsite

About The Position

The Banquet Server safely and efficiently provides excellent customer service with a smile! We want our guests to feel good about their experience so that they will tell others and become a loyal customer. Join a Team that Puts Your Well-Being First! At Olympia Hospitality, we believe in supporting our employees both in and out of the workplace. When you join us, you’re not just getting a job – you’re joining a family-first organization that cares about your health and wellness, your future, and your overall satisfaction. We’re more than just a business—we’re a values-driven organization that believes in creating an environment where every team member can thrive. Our core values guide everything we do, from how we interact with each other to how we serve our guests and community. Join us at Olympia Hospitality and take the next step toward a fulfilling, balanced, and supported career. Apply today!

Requirements

• Provide high-level customer service
• Communicate effectively with guests and team members
• Follow instructions
• Ability to learn quickly
• Pay attention to detail
• Maintain composure when working under pressure
• Must be of legal age in order to serve alcohol, per state law.

Nice To Haves

• Serving and or set up experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist with the setup of banquet rooms and event spaces, including arranging tables, chairs, linens, place settings, and decorations according to event specifications.
• Ensure that all necessary equipment, utensils, and silverware are clean, polished, and properly arranged, and that audiovisual equipment and lighting are set up and operational.
• Greet guests warmly upon arrival, escort them to their assigned tables, and provide assistance with seating as needed.
• Take food and beverage orders from guests, using suggestive selling techniques to promote additional items or upgrades.
• Serve food and beverages to guests promptly and accurately, following established service standards and presentation guidelines.
• Anticipate guests' needs and preferences and provide personalized service and attention to ensure a memorable and enjoyable dining experience.
• Respond promptly and courteously to guest inquiries, requests, and concerns, and resolve any issues or complaints with empathy and professionalism.
• Clear tables, remove used dishes and utensils, and replenish supplies as needed throughout the event to ensure a clean and orderly dining environment.
• Assist with event breakdown and cleanup tasks, including removing linens, folding chairs, and dismantling decorations.
• Complete post-event cleaning and sanitation procedures to maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in banquet areas.

Benefits

• We create a fun, supportive environment where growth never stops, and success is celebrated together.
• We foster a culture of collaboration and integrity.
• We believe in supporting our employees both in and out of the workplace.
• Joining a family-first organization that cares about your health and wellness, your future, and your overall satisfaction.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed