Banquets Server

Description

We are looking for our next great team member to join us on our Food & Beverage Team. We are committed to providing you with:

• Highly competitive wages - An hourly wage of $17.85 per hour.
• An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & your family members (for eligible associates)
• RRSP matching program (for eligible associates)
• Flexible scheduling to allow you to focus on what is important to you
• Discounts with our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family members
• Discounts with Marriott properties for you & your family members.

Here is what you will be doing each day:

We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as a Banquets Server. As a Banquets Server, you will play a vital role in creating an unparalleled guest experience. Your mission will be to anticipate and promptly fulfill every need, exceeding expectations and leaving a lasting impression. You will be responsible to set up the Event space and serve food and/or beverage in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner according to Crescent high standards of quality.

Responsibilities

• • • • • Attending departmental training sessions, departmental meetings as assigned.Standing alert and ready, greeting, and serving guests in a friendly and courteous manner.Always maintain the cleanliness of the event space including back of house areas.Alert leadership of any service, food, or beverage deficiencies.

          ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

          • Set up event space as instructed by the Catering Sales Manager, Food & Beverage Leadership to include glassware, tables, chairs, buffet, bars, audio visual.
          • Attend roll call meetings before events to learn function particulars, including guests and hotel expectations.
          • Assist with on-boarding of new associates as scheduled.
          • Serve the food and/or beverage in order and to the expectation of the Supervisor to ensure consistency throughout the event. Promptly remove dishes as guests complete each course and/or meal at the end of the meal or function.
          • Abide by all Provincial, Federal, and corporate requirements pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages including WCB regulations.
          • Replenish beverages as necessary and check with guests for overall satisfaction.
          • Once the event is complete, reset the event space according to F&B leadership specifications to ensure the readiness of the room for the following function.
          • Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis as required.
          • Perform any other duties as required in both restaurant and event space.
          • Serving Alcohol responsibly.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a fast-paced restaurant environment

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

• Knowledge of food and beverage industry

• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays

Who We’re Looking For:

Does this sound like you?

You are excited to take the next step and continue your progression in the field of hospitality. You have a passion for hospitality and excellent service execution and the ability to work in a team to these standards. You a strong knowledge of hospitality and a thorough knowledge of hotels, event space, the bar, and the kitchen.

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts we strive to create a great place to work where associates at all levels of our organization are respected for their differences, just like the guests and owners we serve. That’s why we are dedicated to creating an environment that facilitates open and honest conversations about race, equity, diversity, and inclusion. By examining our own beliefs and behaviors, we can create change through training, recruiting, and promoting diverse talent to strengthen our culture.

Qualifications

Minimum 1 year of Server experience

Motivations

• Preferred

  Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

• Preferred

  Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

• Preferred

  Financial: Inspired to perform well by monetary reimbursement

• Preferred

  Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business

Experience

• Preferred

  1 years:

  Minimum 1 year of Server experience