Banquet Steward | Part-Time | McCormick Place Convention Center

Oak View Group•Chicago, IL

37d•$27 - $29

About The Position

Oak View Group Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet . Overview This Banquet Steward position is responsible for the overall execution of the Banquet Event Order’s (BEO’S) and transportation of requested items to function location. Position responsibilities further include assisting the culinary staff with plating food and the retrieval of all equipment at end of function. This role pays an hourly rate of $27.47-$29.47 (per CBA). Benefits as per the union agreement. This position will remain open until April 17, 2026.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must have a High School Diploma/GED
Must have sufficient math ability to accurately add, subtract, divide, multiply and perform other basic business math calculations and pass basic math skills test.
Must speak, be able to read and understand English well enough to converse with customers, supervisor’s and employees.
Understand written and oral direction and communicate effectively with others.
Must possess good organizational skills
Must have ability to follow directions and effectively perform the work
Ability to work closely with others
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment; sense of urgency
Must have a pleasant personality and adhere to Uniform Standards policy
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Must be able to work various shifts and hours to include holidays and weekends
Ability to take tasks that are not clearly defined and appropriately define problem, propose and implement solutions
This position does not require computer skills.
No certifications are required.

Responsibilities

Pick and pull food orders according to Banquet Event Orders and deliver to function site
Distribute food to servers for large banquet functions or as needed
Assist with box lunch assembly
Assist in storing or discarding any leftover, covered food items from food distribution areas after function has ended.
Discard outdated food items from food and beverage coolers
Responsible for brewing of all coffee, bulk teas (including iced tea) hot chocolate and lemonade for banquet functions and delivery of said items for all functions.
Clean and sanitize all coffee brewers and brewing areas
Clean and sanitize all pantry and service areas including coffee stations and beverage equipment when needed
Clean all food and beverage docks, empty trash and monitor compactor usage daily
Organize all food and beverage equipment in equipment holding areas
Pick and pull equipment for banquet functions and transport to function site
Retrieve and move all equipment (clean and dirty) at the end of banquet functions and transport to proper designated areas.
Gather equipment for food distribution (queen Mary’s, speed racks, hot boxes, caves, etc.)
Cleaning of any equipment item that is needed for a function at time of executing an equipment pull.
Follow all safety and sanitation policies and procedures.
Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor
Execute requisitions, keep extra oval trays on breakdown stations, tray up ten (10) salads from sheet pans to oval trays (pre-set salads would be given to servers on rolling racks to take into the room and place), tray called items-10 or less.