Banquet Server

Temecula Creek Inn • Temecula, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Essential Purpose: To serve food and beverages as ordered, to banquet functions guests, as well as set banquet rooms.
Essential Duties:
To understand and respond to all guest needs and request in a timely and professional manner.
To greet all banquet functions guests in a professional and sincere manner.
To set-up and replenish all buffets and food stations, including coffee breaks.
To set-up and break-down all banquet functions.
To provide prompt, efficient, and gracious customer service to banquet functions guests, including serving cocktails and food during reception hours; handling cash bar transactions; serving all food and beverages during functions; and assisting to bus tables, as service requires.
To assist, as directed, with room set-up and breakdown, including setting and decorating tables; folding napkins; preparing condiments; filling salt, pepper, and sugar containers; and breaking down and storing tables and chairs.
To be completely familiar with prospectus sheet and menu for each banquet function, prior to service.
To communicate all concerns with Banquet Captain
To perform all side duties as directed.
To follow all policies and procedures of the banquet department and the Temecula Creek Inn
To immediately report all suspicious occurrences and hazardous conditions.
To maintain the cleanliness and safety of work areas at all times.
To practice safe work habits at all times, to avoid injury to self and others.
To comply with company and departmental safety rules and regulations, including the proper handling of all relevant equipment.
To attend all mandatory meetings, as directed.
To perform other tasks, including cross-training, as directed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• English fluency required.
• Minimum one-year similar experience.
• Knowledge of fundamentals of beverage mixing, inventory and pars, and glass types and uses.
• Large drink recipe knowledge.
• Detail oriented, organized and efficient, safety minded.
• High quality standards for production and service.
• Strong verbal communications skills.
• Courteous, friendly, and professional manner.
• Good team player.
• Customer service focus.
• Able to work productively with little supervision.
• Trustworthy and reliable.

Nice To Haves

• May be required to have a valid California driver's license.
• May be required to show proof of personal automobile insurance coverage.
• Hotel experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve food and beverages to banquet guests.
• Set up and replenish buffets and food stations.
• Set up and break down banquet functions.
• Provide prompt, efficient, and gracious customer service.
• Handle cash bar transactions.
• Assist with room set-up and breakdown, including table setting and decoration.
• Familiarize oneself with banquet function details (prospectus sheet and menu).
• Communicate concerns to the Banquet Captain.
• Perform side duties as directed.
• Follow all policies and procedures of the banquet department and the Temecula Creek Inn.
• Report suspicious occurrences and hazardous conditions immediately.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of work areas.
• Practice safe work habits.
• Comply with company and departmental safety rules and regulations.
• Attend all mandatory meetings.
• Perform other tasks, including cross-training, as directed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED