Catering Banquet Attendant

Gebhart•Wabash, IN

11h

About The Position

The Catering Banquet Attendant supports the Banquet Coordinator in creating a memorable guest experience. The role prepares event and buffet areas to customer specifications, provides attentive service, maintains presentation and sanitation standards, and assists with setup, service, and cleanup. This position is PRN/part-time and reports to the Banquet Coordinator; it does not supervise others. The attendant sets up event spaces and buffet service according to the Banquet Event Order, checks that areas are clean, safe, organized, and ready for guests, and provides courteous, attentive, and discreet service. During events, the attendant takes and delivers drink orders, keeps food stocked and properly presented, clears tables, monitors trash, and responds to guest requests. The role also involves following food-safety and sanitation practices, monitoring restroom cleanliness, and completing teardown and cleanup. Work hours vary according to event needs and may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. The work takes place in a fast-paced, noisy environment with changing temperatures and frequent guest interaction, and involves working near hot food, chafers, fuel, liquids, cleaning products, wet surfaces, and moving equipment. Salary is $10.00 per hour plus tips.

Requirements

Ability to follow food-safety, sanitation, and safe-handling procedures for fuel and hot equipment.
Clear, courteous communication with guests and co-workers.
Availability for early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on the event schedule.
Current alcohol server permit when assigned to beverage service, as required by applicable regulations.
Guest focus, initiative, professionalism, and sound judgment.
Teamwork, dependability, adaptability, and accountability.
Organization, time management, multitasking, and attention to presentation and accuracy.
Interpersonal, verbal communication, and active-listening skills.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and bend, reach, twist, push, pull, and carry items.
Ability to handle dishes, trays, food pans, beverage containers, and banquet equipment.
Ability to lift up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 25 pounds occasionally; items heavier than 25 pounds are moved with a co-worker or equipment.
Ability to work safely near hot food, chafers, fuel, liquids, cleaning products, wet surfaces, and moving equipment.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Banquet, catering, or hosting experience.
Working knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and customer service.

Responsibilities

Arrive on time, in uniform, and ready to work at the scheduled start.
Review the Banquet Event Order and set the room, buffet, beverages, utensils, condiments, and service details accordingly.
Set up the buffet line.
Inspect event spaces for cleanliness, safety, organization, and readiness before guests arrive.
Welcome guests and provide courteous, attentive, and discreet service.
Take and deliver drink orders.
Keep food hot, stirred, stocked, and properly presented, and maintain a clean, orderly buffet.
Pre-bus and clear tables promptly, monitor trash, and respond to guest requests.
Report shortages, hazards, and service concerns to the Banquet Coordinator immediately.
Follow food-safety and sanitation practices, including proper glove use and handwashing.
Monitor restroom cleanliness.
Tear down and clean up after events.