Banquets Server

Marriott•Scottsdale, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves preparing and serving food and beverages for banquet events, ensuring guest satisfaction, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment. The server will be responsible for setting up tables, action stations, and buffets, communicating guest needs to the kitchen, and ensuring timely service. Additionally, the server must adhere to all company policies, safety procedures, and maintain a professional appearance. This position requires physical stamina, including standing for extended periods, lifting objects up to 50 pounds independently and over 75 pounds with assistance, and performing various manual tasks.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
Less than 1 year related work experience.
No supervisory experience.
No specific license or certification required.

Responsibilities

Prepare coffee breaks, carts, and stations with appropriate food and beverages as stated in the Banquet Event Order.
Prepare tables, action stations, buffets, service carts, dessert table/carts, and cordial carts.
Communicate additional meal requirements, allergies, dietary needs, and special requests to the kitchen.
Ensure courses are cleared and tables are properly crumbed.
Respond to and fulfill special banquet event arrangements.
Replenish buffet items to ensure consistency and freshness in presentation.
Monitor tableware to ensure it is presentable to guests.
Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
Bus tables by removing and separating tableware, plateware, glassware, and flatware.
Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures.
Report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager.
Complete safety training and certifications.
Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional.
Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information.
Protect company assets.
Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards.
Anticipate and address guests’ service needs.
Assist individuals with disabilities.
Thank guests with genuine appreciation.
Speak with others using clear and professional language.
Support team to reach common goals.
Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.
Read and visually verify information in a variety of formats (e.g., small print).
Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift.
Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance and objects weighing in excess of 75 pounds with assistance.
Grasp, turn, and manipulate objects of varying size and weight, requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
Move over sloping, uneven, or slippery surfaces as well as up and down stairs and/or service ramps.
Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
Perform other reasonable job duties as requested.