Banquet Server | Waterloo Convention Center

Overview

The Server will provide ultimate hospitality for guests in a fast-paced, high volume environment.

This role will pay an hourly wage of $12 to $15.

For PT roles: Benefits: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

job expires 8/31/2024

Responsibilities

• Ability to read and understand Banquet Event Orders.
• Ability to carry at least 8 entrees per tray. 
• Provide fine dining level food and beverage service to guests for all events consistent with OVG standards of service.
• Initiate and maintain friendly and professional contact with guests ensuring that all needs are anticipated and met.
• Setup and maintain both food and beverage stations in various locations throughout the building consistent with OVG standards of service. 
• Maintain and inventory for both food and beverage stations. 
• Maintain all event areas and front of house staging areas in a tidy and organized manner.
• Participate in both setup and cleanup of food and beverage service items. 
• Ability to work independently during slower times 
• Perform safe work by helping to provide a safe and clean work environment. 
• Have a high level of social contact. Ability to work closely with staff and deal often with patrons. 
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends and select holidays. 
• Must be detail oriented to ensure that work is accurate and complete. 
• Ability to mutli-task.
• Ability to handle and move objects.
• Must have a customer-focused, positive and professional attitude. 
• Ability to read with oral and written communications skills in the English language. 
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division). 
• Must be able to stand for extend periods of time. 
• Ability to bend, stretch, twist or reach out with the body, arms and/or legs.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull or carry heavy objects up to 30 lbs. and 15 lbs. often.
• Must be punctual with consistent attendance. 
• Must be able to respond to simple complaints or inquiries from customers, members of the business community, and/or regulatory agencies.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent GED strong preferred. Equivalent experience may be substituted. 
• Minimum of one (1) year of work experience in events, banquets or restaurants preferred. 
• Must be at least eighteen years of age to serve alcoholic drinks.