On Call Banquet Server

At Moody, we believe that people are the most important ingredient of any business. It’s the people who ultimately determine what can be achieved. That’s why creating a culture based on trust, respect, and hard work is our top priority. We encourage our people to always reach higher, learn more, and live up to their potential, delivering our customers the best real estate solutions possible.

The Courtyard by Marriott Waterbury Downtown, managed by Moody National Management LP is currently looking for an On Call Banquet Server to join our team. 

All associates are offered competitive pay, flexible scheduling opportunities, paid holidays and 401(k) with Employer Match.

The Banquet Server provides guests with the highest standards of food and beverage service on all functions. 

Essential Functions:

• Ability to read BEO and complete a setup. 

• Set tables in assigned area or check to see that they have been set correctly and uniformly, using clean, pressed linen without rips, stains, or tears clean unspotted glassware. 

• Address all guest questions regarding menu for each function.  Maintain knowledge of all major ingredients and preparation methods for each item served.   

• Greet and serve guests.  Follow brand policies and producers regarding the service food and beverage.

• Keep station neat and clean during service. Constantly patrol assigned station, refilling water and coffee, removing service items and condiments per established policies and procedures. Check on the guests.

• Assist the Captain or F & B Director with set-up and breaking down buffet or other special food service tables and equipment. 

• Set-up, serve, and/or breakdown coffee breaks, receptions, other special functions, as assigned, following standard

        policies and procedures.

• Complete any assigned side work, such as refilling condiments, sorting linens, hanging/storing drapes, cleaning/storing serving equipment etc.

• Other duties as instructed by management.

Job Specifications:

• Solid working knowledge of related company and brand policies, procedures, and services. 

• Ability to obtain required food preparation/food handling certifications to comply with applicable state and local ordiances and brand policies.

• Ability to obtain required alcohol beverage serving certifications to comply with applicable state and local ordiances and brand policies.

• Ability to safely and properly utilize knives.

• Ability to follow written instructions.

• Good command of the English language; second language proficiency desirable 

• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work

• Ability to maintain customer focus

• Excellent organizational  and planning skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills. 

• Ability to work well in a team environment

• Ability to follow corporate and brand standards and procedures 

Experience and Education:

• High School education or equivalent work experience

• 1 years of experience in food services is highly desirable

• Minimum training required per year as assigned by the company

• Any additional training required by manager

Work Environment:

• This job operates in a hotel restaurant environment. This role routinely uses standard kitchen equipment and/or utensils. 

• Exposure to extremely hot food and beverages.

• Exposure and use of chemical cleaning solutions. 

• This position may be full-time or part-time depending on business demands. 

• This position works indoors but may be required to go outdoors occasionally.