Banquet Server

Sage Hospitality • Savannah, GA

41d • Onsite

About The Position

Perry Lane Hotel, located in Savannah's historic district, is seeking welcoming, creative, and polished team members with a heart for service to join their Banquets and Catering team. The hotel combines regional and contemporary aesthetics, offering 167 elegant guest rooms and three lively food and beverage venues. The Banquets and Catering team passionately strives for excellence and aims to be leaders in the hospitality field by being authentic, humble, and innovative, anticipating needs and exceeding expectations.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent.
• Previous experience in similar position of 3 months or longer.
• Must have basic knowledge of customer service principles, food service function, and restaurant and kitchen operations.
• Lifting trays, dish racks, glass racks, etc. 20 -40 lbs.
• Pushing carts, Queen Marys, hotbox, portable bar 50 -100 lbs.
• Carrying trays, dish racks, glass racks, etc using both hands at 20 -40 lbs.
• Must be able to punch buttons, grasp items in hand, and to balance and carry trays loaded with food and beverages.
• Ability to bend to lower level cabinets and lift trays.
• Maneuver in narrow areas and between seated guests.
• Continuous standing required to service guest functions; 100% of the time scheduled.
• Climbing approximately 12 steps 20% of 8 hours.
• No driving required.
• Must have moderate comprehension and literacy to read use records and all special requests.
• Must have ability to perform multiple tasks at one time, must be able to follow verbal and written instruction, and be able to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Must be highly organized and able to pay attention to sound and sight details in crowded and noisy situations, particularly when handling multiple tasks.
• Must be able to use tact and understanding when dealing with a variety of customer service problems, including stressful and highly emotional situations.

Responsibilities

• Read BEO and know how to complete a set-up.
• Set tables in assigned area correctly and uniformly.
• Keep station neat and clean while servicing guest per established policies and procedures.
• Use proper in-room clearing and aisle tray break-down buffet or other special food service tables and equipment.
• Assist Lead Banquet Server in setting up/breaking down buffet or other special food service tables and equipment.
• Greet and serve guests following guidelines set by the policies/procedures regarding the service of food and beverage.
• Follow all guest check and money-handling procedures when serving a-la-carte and beverage orders.
• Complete assigned sidework.
• Remains attentive to the customers throughout the entire dining experience, adhering to or exceeding service standards at all times.
• Able to work flexible shifts to consist of mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekend and holidays.
• Local travel for outside catering functions only.

Benefits

• Sage hotel & restaurant discounts across the US
• Marriott discounts
• Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance
• 401K
• Free Shift Meal
• Tips
• Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching
• Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much, more.
• Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $1,000 per referral.

What This Job Offers

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