Banquet Server

Spokane Club Inc•Spokane, WA

15d•Onsite

About The Position

The Spokane Club is looking for Banquet Servers who are passionate about hospitality, have the love for service and are driven to genuinely make things better for everyone. As Banquet Servers, this position will play an important role in the daily operations of the banquet facilities and other areas of the Food and Beverage Department. This position will provide prompt, courteous and exceptional food and beverage service to banquet guests during banquet, catering and meeting events. Ensure the highest quality of product and service standards while maximizing guest satisfaction and overall operational goals.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age
High School diploma or GED; or one to three months related experiences and/or training
English language and professional communication skills
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions. Ability to effectively present information in a one-on-one and small group situations to members and other employees of the organization.
Basic math skills and problem solving abilities
Valid Washington State Food & Beverage Permit and Class 12 or Class 13 Servers Permit
The ability to meet the physical demands as listed below
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear
The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus

Nice To Haves

Previous banquet experience a plus

Responsibilities

Be incredibly friendly, customer centric, and love to smile. Accommodating attitude while interacting with customers.
Serves menu items to guests in a prompt and courteous manner and according to the banquet event order; times the service of courses to correspond with the dining pace of the guests.
Clears table after service. Removes trays of dirty dishes, silverware and glassware to kitchen for cleaning.
Maintains cleanliness of banquet rooms, banquet hallways, storage, and service areas.
Refresh rooms at break; remove dirty cups/glasses, cleans trash cans, replenishes water pitchers, replaces table cloths, etc.
Complete physical set-up and/or breakdown, cleaning and clearing of banquet or catering function rooms, to include tables, chairs, props, centerpieces, audio visual equipment and platforms/stages according to banquet event order. Stores all banquet items, furniture and equipment.
Responds quickly to guest requests in a friendly manner. Follows up to ensure guest satisfaction.
Performs pre and post-shift side work including set up condiments, stock service station, makes coffee, etc.
Flexibility in schedule, to include working at nights, weekends and holidays; be able to multi-task; team-player; work in a fast-paced environment; stand, walk, lift, pull, and push for extended periods of time during shift; and participate in safety and security practices.
Provides a professional image at all times through appearance and dress.
Friendly, fun, and radiate a positive attitude. Love the look, taste and smell of delicious food and beverage!
Other duties as assigned by supervisor or management

Benefits

Compensation includes participation in the tip pool
Free employee meal
Free downtown parking
Free access to athletic facilities both downtown and in the Valley
Discounts at club restaurant and deli
Fun great people to work with
medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance (for full-time employees and optionally for families at additional cost)
401k plan (for full-time employees after one year)
Vacation accrual (for full-time employees, up to ten days per year)
Six paid holidays throughout the calendar year (for full-time employees)