Banquet Server - DoubleTree by Hilton Battle Creek

DoubleTree by Hilton Battle Creek • Battle Creek, MI

9h • Onsite

About The Position

6PM Hospitality is seeking positive, forward-thinking individuals to join our team at the newly-renovated DoubleTree by Hilton in Battle Creek, MI. 6PM Hospitality consists of a team of hospitality experts who draw upon decades of experience to make everything from the front desk to the back office achieve a standard of excellence. We partner with property owners, brands, investors and financial institutions to transform short stays into unforgettable experiences, and turn investments into solid returns. Come be a part of our excellence driven team!
Position Summary:
The Banquet Server position is responsible for all banquet and service production for all banquet related events. This position will set up and break down hotel special event and serve food and beverages to banquet/event attendees. The Banquet Server will assure that the guest’s needs are consistently exceeded while following 6PM Hospitality’s Core Values, Hilton standards, and local health department standards.

Requirements

• Requires ability to interpret / extract information and / or perform arithmetic functions.
• Requires typing, record keeping, and/or word processing. Good communication skills
• This position requires a minimum formal education of a HS Diploma or equivalent related experience
• Six months job-related experience preferred
• CPR

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and oversee actual service on a routine basis.
• Participate in all banquet activities, including day, night and weekend activities.
• Assure that the banquet room areas are set up at the beginning of an event and cleaned at the end of the event
• Assist arriving guests in finding their seats and direct guests to in-house facilities
• Serve event attendees food and beverages
• Promptly attend to guest complaints or issues and escalate to Banquet Supervisor immediately
• Maintain constant communication with supervisor, to ensure all meals/course are out in a timely manner
• Verify special/allergy/dietary requests by guests are double checked and follow up
• Have knowledge of Battle Creek and surrounding areas to answer questions about event attendees
• Ensure special requests by guests are given prompt attention
• Participate in daily team meeting both pre-shift and post shift
• Exhibit regular and recurrent attendance record
• Follow all 6PM Hospitality Processes
• Other duties as requested by management
• Has complete knowledge of menu items, bar products, and pricing
• Report to work in professionally appropriate attire, presented neat, and clean
• Maintain appearance, upkeep, and cleanliness of all food and beverage equipment and facilities
• Ensure all safety and sanitation standards are met
• Participate in sanitation and cleaning schedules to meet and exceed health department standards
• Demonstrate exemplary customer-centric behavior at all times
• Must maintain the highest level of professionalism to achieve the high standards of service and quality for which 6PM Hospitality Partners, LLC and Hilton is known
• Responsible for adhering to all safety policies and procedures of 6PM Hospitality

Benefits

• Paid time off for all full-time and part-time team members
• 8 hours of paid volunteer paid for all team members
• Holiday pay
• Travel discounts for employees, friends, & family
• Restaurant discounts
• Referral Program
• Health, vision, and dental insurance available for all full-time team members
• Employee recognition perks and benefits
• Advancement opportunities
• Paid maternity/paternity leave or adoption leave for qualifying FMLA

What This Job Offers

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