Banquet Server

Keswick Hall and Club•Charlottesville, VA

80d•$0 - $8•Onsite

About The Position

The Banquet Server is an essential member of the Food & Beverage team dedicated to delivering the best in service at Keswick Hall, an impressive 80-room luxury boutique hotel nestled on 600 acres which recently re-opened in 2021 after renovations. Home to the prestigious Keswick Golf Club, Marigold Restaurant, by Jean-Georges, a new luxury spa and sports and aquatics center.

Requirements

Minimum of a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 0-2 years food & beverage serving experience and/or high volume banquet serving experience. However, a combination of experience and/or education will be taken into consideration.
Certified in CPR, First Aid AED
Strong wine, cocktail and menu knowledge.
Strong knowledge of food & beverage.
Strong ability to multi-task and observe entire dining room.
Strong time management skills.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
The ability to be descriptive and engaging in the presentation.
Must possess the ability to organize and prioritize.
Ability to work a variety of shifts as will involve days, evenings, weekends and holidays.
Must be able to go up and down staircase as well as stoop and bend.
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

Prepare coffee breaks, carts and stations with appropriate supplies.
Organize tables, action stations, buffets, and carts for service.
Communicate any additional meal requirements or special requests to the kitchen.
Ensure courses are properly cleared and crumbed in a timely fashion.
Manage the presentation of tableware so that it is accessible for the guests.
Recognize and address potential intoxicated disruptive or undesirable guests.
Monitor cleanliness and proper sanitization of tables, stations and service areas.
Perform other duties as assigned.