Banquets Server

Marriott•Washington, DC

1d•$12 - $16

About The Position

Prepare and serve banquet food and beverages according to Banquet Event Orders, including setting up coffee breaks, carts, stations, tables, buffets, and dessert and cordial service areas. Communicate guests’ meal requirements, allergies, dietary needs, and special requests to the kitchen; respond to special event arrangements; maintain buffet presentation and replenish items; and ensure tableware is presentable. Clear and crumb tables, bus and sort tableware, and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization in assigned service areas. Follow company and safety policies, report accidents and unsafe conditions, and complete required safety training and certifications. Maintain a clean, professional appearance, protect confidential information and company assets, and provide welcoming, attentive guest service, including assistance to individuals with disabilities. Communicate professionally, support team goals, and meet quality standards. The role involves extended periods of standing, sitting, or walking; handling objects of varying sizes and weights; navigating uneven or slippery surfaces, stairs, and ramps; and reaching, bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Perform other reasonable duties as requested.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is preferred.
Less than one year of related work experience is preferred.
No supervisory experience is required.
No license or certification is required.
Ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods or an entire work shift.
Ability to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance and objects over 75 pounds with assistance.
Ability to grasp, turn, and manipulate objects of varying size and weight, requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
Ability to move over sloping, uneven, or slippery surfaces and up and down stairs or service ramps.
Ability to reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
Ability to read and visually verify information in a variety of formats, including small print.

Nice To Haves

Less than one year of related work experience.
High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.

Responsibilities

Prepare coffee breaks, carts, and stations with food and beverages according to the Banquet Event Order.
Prepare tables, action stations, buffets, service carts, dessert tables and carts, and cordial carts.
Communicate meal requirements, allergies, dietary needs, and special requests to the kitchen.
Clear courses and crumb tables.
Respond to and fulfill special banquet event arrangements.
Replenish buffet items to maintain consistency and freshness in presentation.
Monitor tableware to ensure it is presentable to guests.
Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned stations and service areas.
Bus tables and separate tableware, plateware, glassware, and flatware.
Follow company and safety and security policies; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions; and complete safety training and certifications.
Maintain a clean and professional uniform and personal appearance, protect confidential information, and safeguard company assets.
Welcome and acknowledge guests, anticipate and address their service needs, assist individuals with disabilities, and thank guests with genuine appreciation.
Communicate clearly and professionally, support team goals, and adhere to quality expectations and standards.
Perform other reasonable job duties as requested.