Banquet Server - Hilton O'Hare Airport
About The Position
Hyde Park Hospitality is hiring a Banquet Server at Hilton O'Hare Airport! The purpose of this position is to deliver and serve food and/or beverage items in a friendly, courteous, and timely manner, resulting in guest satisfaction. This role involves setting banquet tables, serving food and beverages, clearing tables, and setting/displaying food and beverages on buffet tables. Team members may also be assigned to other roles such as Coffee Crew Server or Conference Service Server. The position requires adherence to all state, federal, and corporate liquor regulations, as well as maintaining health and safety standards. Hyde Park Hospitality (HPH) is a dynamic and fast-growing company with deep roots in the food business, providing services ranging from airport concessions to contracted food and facilities management. HPH values diversity and welcomes all qualified applicants.
Requirements
- Previous food service experience required.
- Food Service Sanitation certification.
- Alcohol Server Permit (if required).
- Ability to read, speak and write the English language in order to communicate with guests.
- Ability to remember, recite and promote the variety of menu items.
- Ability to transport up to 30 lbs. on a continuous basis.
- Ability to operate beverage and toast equipment.
- Must have basic knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette.
- Knowledge of the appropriate table settings, Serviceware and menu items.
- Some wine knowledge.
Nice To Haves
- High School graduate or equivalent preferred.
Responsibilities
- Set banquet tables to meet the function specifications.
- Carry trays up to 50 lbs.
- Serve food, beverage and condiments/accompaniments to banquet and function clientele in a friendly and courteous manner to ensure guest satisfaction.
- Deliver dirty China, silver and glassware to kitchen stewards’ area.
- Quietly remove China, glassware and silverware from tables at the end of the meal period.
- Set/display food and beverages on buffet tables for delivery to function guests requiring buffet service.
- Push large, wheeled tables to and from the function room area.
- Serve guests and clear tables.
- Perform all assigned side-work such as replenishing condiments and restocking side-stands.
- Abide by all state, federal and corporate liquor regulations pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages.
- Transport necessary items to ensure food safety standards and satisfy guest needs.
- Perform general cleaning tasks to adhere to health and safety standards.
- Keep work area clean and organized.
- Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Demonstrate working knowledge of the service standards.
- Attend mandatory meetings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
