Banquet Server

Peregrine Hospitality•Atlanta, GA

11d

About The Position

As a Banquet Server, you play a crucial role in delivering exceptional food and beverage service during banquet events. Your responsibilities include ensuring courteous and efficient service to guests, from setting up banquet halls to serving meals and beverages with precision and professionalism. You serve as the primary point of contact for guests, providing attentive service and addressing any inquiries or special requests they may have. You must also be able to tend bar when needed, demonstrating strong product knowledge, responsible alcohol service, and the ability to provide a polished guest experience from start to finish. Your role is integral to the overall guest experience, as you contribute to creating memorable moments and ensuring guest satisfaction. Attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a customer-centric mindset are essential for success in this role. Work Hours Will be required to work flexible scheduled shifts based on business needs. Scheduling includes holidays, nights, and weekends depending on hotel events and functions.

Responsibilities

Complete opening duties as assigned, including but not limited to the following: Check quality and quantity of all banquet stock and equipment.
Set tables according to service standards.
Set all condiments (sugar, bread, lemons, creamers, etc.) and beverages.
Ensure a sufficient supply of all flatware, glassware and china for service.
Ensure cleanliness and condition of assigned station and service areas.
Set up station with supplies and equipment.
Serve food and beverage orders as needed.
Retrieve all alcoholic beverage orders from bar as needed and serve to guest in accordance with Tips and California regulations.
Open wine/champagne bottles and serve in accordance with banquet standards.
Make all varieties of coffee, tea and beverages in accordance with banquet standard.
Food courses, meal, breaks and beverage service is performed on time and in an efficient manner, following correct procedures as outlined in the SOP.
Setup, serve, maintain and break down all food and / or beverage breaks.
Bus and remove food, beverage and soiled wares from event space and transport to designated break down area, following correct procedures as outlined in the SOP.
Dispose food, boxes, trash, props and any guest items during event and upon completion of banquet event or catering functions.
Anticipate guests’ needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests.
Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
Carries all trays in a manner that is safe for self as well as fellow workers.
Adheres to all local liquor laws and fire regulations.
Continually check to see that rooms are set in accordance to the banquet event orders and organized properly for service.
Be present before and during events to provide assistance for guest’s changes and requests.
Treat guests with courtesy, friendliness, respect and provide responsive service.
Notify management of any pertinent information related to shift activities and guests' requests.
Communicates with and supports all staff to better serve the guests.
Complete closing duties including but not limited to: Ensure all equipment is in operation order and all supplies are up to par.
Report equipment that needs repair or supplies that need to be ordered.
Completes the breakdown after each function as assigned, ensuring the return of equipment to proper storage areas.
Perform, monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station, service areas and function space.
Maintains care and cleanliness of all banquet equipment and work/back of the house service areas.
Complete assigned tasks by supervisors including cleaning and trash disposal as part of regular duties.
Follow 4 Keys service standards, standard operation procedures, and safety standards.
Follow safety and security procedures.
Work cohesively with co-workers and all departments as part of a team.
Follow all appropriate policies and procedures while constantly striving to improve standards of operations.
Adhere to attendance and reliability standards.
Follow all additional duties as assigned by management.