Banquet Server - Boeing Center at Tech Port

Banquet Server

POSITION: Banquet Server
DEPARTMENT: Food & Beverage
REPORTS TO: Catering Manager
FLSA STATUS: Part-time Hourly, Non-Exempt

SUMMARY

Legends Global, the leader in privately managed public assembly facilities, has an excellent and immediate opening for a Banquet Server position with Legends Global/Boeing Center at Tech Port.  

The Banquet Server is responsible for delivering exceptional food and beverage service during catered events. This role ensures guests receive high-quality, seamless experiences by providing attentive service, maintaining presentation standards, staying in compliance with health code, and supporting event setup and breakdown.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reports to work as scheduled, in uniform, and ready to be in position.
• Setup of events (anywhere from plateups, to receptions, to buffets)
• Attention to detail (napkin folds, seams on tables, uniform setups)
• Setting up all catering needs for event (back stations, replenishments, etc.) to ensure an efficiently run event
• Attention to polishing and keeping a neat workspace
• Breakdown of event is thorough, spotless, and clean items returned to their locations
• Must come prepared with neat uniform
• Must remain attentive to our guests and greet them with a smile and provide further assistance when needed
• Remain with a professional attitude (no slouching, disappearing, glued to phone, etc.)
• Follows instructions of supervisor. Supervisor will be direct communication between kitchen and Front of House.
• Provides a confident attitude of the menu of the event so when guests have questions (dietary restrictions, times, locations, etc.), they have a readily available answer
• Must remain in compliance with liquor laws and food handling (shifts will not be granted without current TABC and FH certifications)
• Must follow safety standards (non-slip shoes, gloves, when necessary, correct steps of dealing with spills)
• Follows checklists and standard operation procedures
• Maintains a professional relationship with all coworkers
• Remembers to always represent the company (corporate, high-profile guests, talent, and additional higher ups are constantly in the building)

• Maintains full knowledge of BEOs including specific details and especially time stamps

QUALIFICATIONS 

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• Must have a valid TABC and Food Handlers Permit
• 2 years of serving experience

SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

• Basic working knowledge of food and beverage
• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to lift, push and pull up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and effectively perform the work
• Fundamental understanding of sanitation, cleanliness, and personal hygiene
• Positive attitude and neat appearance
• English preferred as primary language, but not required
• Must be able to stand and walk for the duration of the shift
• Must be able to multi tasks and work in different areas
• Must be able to adapt in a high-paced environment
• Must have a professional, welcoming appearance and demeanor

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Working conditions involve noise, heat, changes in temperature, kitchen elements, odors, moisture, etc.
• May be required to work additional hours as dictated by the workload and staffing
• Must be willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Requires moderate physical efforts.  Standing, carrying, bending, stretching, stooping, pulling and pushing, lifting of weights up to 30 pounds.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
•  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move around the facility; to stand for long hours during events; talk and hear. This position may require work inside or outside of the building, as needed by events.