Banquet Server (PT) (AM/PM)
About The Position
The Banquet Server provides courteous, timely, and professional service during banquet events. The role includes welcoming guests, presenting food, answering questions, making suggestions about food and service, and maintaining a proactive, customer-oriented approach. Servers are expected to know menu items, pricing, ingredients, cooking times, hotel services, and relevant service information, while following sanitation policies and responding attentively to guest needs. The role is part-time at The Lodge at Torrey Pines in La Jolla, California, with day and evening shifts. The hourly pay range is $19.00–$19.00.
Requirements
- At least 1–2 years of relevant experience and/or training.
- Experience dealing with the public, such as customer service in retail, food and beverage, or hospitality.
- Strong knowledge of service, food, beverages, and wine, including proficiency in bottled wine service and cocktail order-taking.
- Must be able to attain a valid San Diego County Food Handler certification upon hire; training is provided at company expense.
- RBS certification required.
- Maintain a friendly, team-oriented, positive attitude and professional appearance.
- Ability to lift heavy trays weighing up to 10 entrees per tray and lift up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to stand, kneel, and squat for prolonged periods, including for the entire shift.
- Availability to work weekends and holidays.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in a similar position at a restaurant or hotel is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Present food items cordially and professionally during banquet events, answer questions, and make suggestions regarding food and service.
- Deliver prompt, consistent, friendly, efficient, and professional service to support guest satisfaction.
- Observe guests and respond to additional requests, determining when meals are complete and further service is needed.
- Know pertinent information about the hotel and its services and answer guest questions about them.
- Follow required sanitation policies.
- Maintain complete knowledge of menus, including cooking times and ingredients.
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as directed by the leadership team.
Benefits
- Referral bonuses of $1,000 for Culinary, Engineering, and Housekeeping roles, and $350 for other roles, for each hired referral at any Evans Hotels property.
- Discounted hotel rooms for employees, family, and friends.
- Free employee parking and/or a discounted MTS Pronto card.
- Free meals and refreshments during working shifts.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Health insurance, including SIMNSA.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Life insurance.
- Sick and vacation time.
- Discounts on cell phone bills, shoes, gym memberships, and more.
- Hands-on manager and leadership training.
- Employee appreciation days.
- Staff awards and recognition.
- Company-wide beach clean-ups and volunteer opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
