Banquet Server | Part-Time | Lucas Museum of Narrative Art

Oak View Group•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

The Banquet Server provides food and beverage service during meetings, conferences, banquets, weddings, concerts, and special events. The role supports event setup, service, and breakdown, delivering professional, courteous, and attentive guest service while working with the team to meet the Banquet Event Order (BEO) and company service standards. The position pays $30.00–$36.00 per hour and is part-time. Applications remain open until February 5, 2027.

Requirements

Strong customer service and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Ability to follow directions and maintain attention to detail.
Flexible schedule and availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events.
Food Handler Certification, or ability to obtain it within the required timeframe.
Alcohol service certification if serving alcoholic beverages.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull heavy objects.
Ability to perform frequent bending, reaching, stooping, kneeling, and repetitive hand movements.
Ability to carry trays, move banquet equipment, and perform physical event setup and breakdown.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Previous banquet, restaurant, catering, hotel, or hospitality experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Set up banquet rooms and event spaces according to Banquet Event Orders, including arranging tables, chairs, linens, china, glassware, flatware, and décor.
Provide food and beverage service for plated meals, buffets, receptions, coffee breaks, and beverage stations.
Serve food and beverages according to established service standards and proper serving techniques.
Maintain knowledge of menu items, ingredients, and beverage offerings to answer guest questions.
Monitor guest needs and respond promptly to requests during events.
Clear tables, refresh beverages, and keep event spaces clean and organized during service.
Assist with buffet setup, replenishment, and breakdown.
Support banquet bartenders and beverage stations as needed.
Follow food safety, sanitation, alcohol service, and workplace safety standards.
Assist with loading, unloading, transporting, and storing banquet equipment and supplies.
Participate in opening, closing, event setup, and post-event breakdown.
Maintain cleanliness of banquet rooms, service stations, storage areas, and back-of-house workspaces.
Work collaboratively with banquet captains, culinary staff, stewards, and other team members to execute events successfully.
Provide exceptional guest service while maintaining a professional appearance and demeanor.
Perform other duties as assigned.