Chase Park Plaza On-Call Banquet Server (Finance)

Job Description Summary

The purpose of this position is to interact with our guests and ensure they have a great experience when dining and meeting at the hotel. Banquet servers are responsible for positive guest interactions while serving guests in a friendly and efficient manner. At all times, servers are expected to be attentive to our guest needs and make them feel welcome, comfortable, important and relaxed. On-call Banquet Servers must be available to work weekends and holidays.

Job Description

• Key Job Functions
  • Set up for events, carry trays, serve guests and clean up at the event's conclusion.
  • Set up can include putting out tablecloths and place settings, arranging table placement and putting up a buffet.
  • Review Banquet Event Orders (BEO's) at the beginning of each shift to ensure rooms are set as contracted.
  • Prepare rooms for use; adjusting lights, sound volumes and temperature as needed before guests arrive.
  • Be in communication with the lead catering staff regarding any special needs.
  • Assist in ensuring that the events are on time. Make adjustments as needed and relay that information to the appropriate personnel.
  • Pass any information that is needed to the next staff member on duty.
  • Ensure proper use, storage and maintenance of all meeting room equipment. Ensure there is proper back up in the event that any equipment is not properly functioning.
  • Maintaining proper dining experience, delivering items, fulfilling customer needs, removing courses, replenishing utensils, refilling glasses.
  • Delivering Alcoholic and Non-alcoholic drinks for service to your customer's table.
  • Properly open and pour wine at the tableside.
  • Performing basic cleaning tasks as needed or directed by supervisor.
  • Greet all guests and owners warmly with an appropriate greeting.
  • Adhere to grooming and appearance standards consistently.

• 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:
    • Greet or welcome everyone, warmly with a smile
    • Use eye and ear contact and guest's name
    • Establish/anticipate needs
    • Solve and own all requests/complaints
    • Thank 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.

Additional Job Information/Anticipated

Pay Range

Pay Range $6.15- $7.15/hr. plus tips. Base pay offered may vary depending on various factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and job-specific experience/overall experience.

Benefits

Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account with Company Match
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Sick Days
• Sonesta Hotel Discounts
• Educational Assistance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Various Employee Perks and Discounts
• Hospital Indemnity
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance

Sonesta is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.