To provide efficient friendly customer service at all times and to maintain a clean, professional top quality Banquet experience for all guests. Principle duties and responsibilities (Essential Functions) include: Key Job Functions Must have complete knowledge of service time, menu, and specials for each function assigned. Service every function according to Sonesta Service Standards. Always inquire if additional service is needed. Responsible for set-up and break down of tables in the meeting rooms according to BEOs and guests’ requests. Responsible to learn about the VIPs in each function and their special needs. Complete all side duties as assigned. Must minimize breakage. Attend all designated staff meetings and training sessions. Perform all banquet side work as designated by the supervisor. Efficiently and properly perform all service standards. Attend to all needs of the guests during functions, paying special attention to diets or any special orders. Report to Supervisor any need for housekeeping and/or repairs of any equipment or function areas. Must be familiar with and adhere to all liquor liability laws. Must attend all designated pre-meal meetings. Responsible for setting up banquet area. Adhere to predefined drink service guidelines and responsible for beverage familiarization. Perform any other duties assigned by management. Maintain a neat and professional appearance. Maintain an awareness of liquor costs and minimize waste, which may raise them. Must be familiar with all policies related to liquor liability laws. Ability to open and close the shift assigned. Must serve all guests in consistent manner, using Sonesta Service Standards. Must be able to bus tables and re-set them as needed. Must know the function menu and be able to describe the items to guests. Must be able to resolve guests’ issues and create an amazing experience. Must be able to communicate and maintain a positive relationship with culinary and stewarding staff. Maintain an awareness of all functions, events and meetings taking place at any given time. Control heavy volume at pick times. Knowledge of hotel property. Inform the guest about buffets, hotel activities and community. Attend to and anticipate guest’s needs. Greet guests. Anticipate guest’s needs to create an amazing experience. Deliver Passionate & Engaging Service to our Guests You will be passionate and truly engaged in taking care of our guests, recognizing individual guests and anticipating their unique needs in order to exceed their expectations You will consistently deliver our GUEST model: G reet or welcome everyone, warmly with a smile U se eye and ear contact and guest’s name E stablish/anticipate needs S olve and own all requests/complaints T hank everyone Build solid relationship with your Colleagues Treat colleagues with respect and dignity. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. The employee is expected to work in other areas of the hotel when needed to assist operations to perform job duties not necessarily contained in this job description.