Banquet Server - Food Service Banquet

Genesis Hospitality•Washington Crossing, PA

About The Position

Washington Crossing Inn, a high-volume upscale restaurant, is seeking experienced, team-oriented candidates for a part-time Banquet Server position. The role supports banquet and conference events by preparing and maintaining event rooms, coordinating with the Banquet Coordinator and other staff, and providing dining service to guests. Candidates must be willing to work weekdays, weekends, and/or holidays. The position is based in a restaurant and kitchen environment, with a moderate-to-high noise level. The employee regularly handles or feels objects, reaches with hands and arms, and talks or hears; standing and walking are frequent. The role also requires close, distance, and color vision and the ability to focus.

Requirements

Experience as a banquet server or in a comparable role is sought.
Must be team-oriented.
Must be willing to work weekdays, weekends, and/or holidays.
Ability to handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
Ability to stand and walk frequently.
Close, distance, and color vision and the ability to focus.

Responsibilities

Review Banquet Event Orders at the beginning of each shift and ensure rooms are set as contracted.
Confirm and set up audiovisual equipment for events according to contract requirements.
Prepare rooms before guests arrive by adjusting lighting, sound volume, and temperature as needed.
Communicate special needs with the Banquet Coordinator.
Help ensure events stay on schedule, make adjustments as needed, and relay information to appropriate personnel.
Pass necessary information to the next staff member on duty.
Ensure proper use, storage, and maintenance of audiovisual and meeting-room equipment, and ensure backup is available if equipment is not functioning properly.
Maintain safety and cleanliness standards throughout the Conference Center.
Communicate guest needs, problems, and concerns to the Banquet Coordinator.
Keep rooms ready for possible site inspections when no events are upcoming.
Reset meeting rooms for the next contracted event when it is within one day of the previous event.
Maintain an inventory of Conference Center equipment and store it in appropriate areas.
Work with Guest Services to transport items needed for outdoor events outside the Conference Center and tent areas.
Provide dining service by delivering items, fulfilling customer needs, removing courses, replenishing utensils, and refilling glasses.