On Call Banquet Server - Washington, United States - Sonesta

Sonesta
Sonesta
Verified Company
Washington, United States

9 hours ago

Mark Lane

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Job Description Summary


To provide efficient friendly customer service at all times and to maintain a clean, professional top quality Banquet experience for all guests.

Key Job Functions

  • Must have complete knowledge of service time, menu, and specials for each function assigned.
  • Service every function according to Sonesta Service Standards.
  • Always inquire if additional service is needed.
  • Responsible for setup and break down of tables in the meeting rooms according to BEOs and guests' requests.
  • Responsible to learn about the VIPs in each function and their special needs.
  • Complete all side duties as assigned.
  • Must minimize breakage.
  • Attend all designated staff meetings and training sessions.
  • Perform all banquet side work as designated by the supervisor.
  • Efficiently and properly perform all service standards.
  • Attend to all needs of the guests during functions, paying special attention to diets or any special orders.
  • Report to Supervisor any need for housekeeping and/or repairs of any equipment or function areas.
  • Must be familiar with and adhere to all liquor liability laws.
  • Must attend all designated premeal meetings.
  • Responsible for setting up banquet area.
  • Adhere to predefined drink service guidelines and responsible for beverage familiarization.
  • Perform any other duties assigned by management.
  • Maintain a neat and professional appearance.
  • Maintain an awareness of liquor costs and minimize waste, which may raise them.
  • Must be familiar with all policies related to liquor liability laws.
  • Ability to open and close the shift assigned.
  • Must serve all guests in consistent manner, using Sonesta Service Standards.
  • Must be able to bus tables and reset them as needed.
  • Must know the function menu and be able to describe the items to guests.
  • Must be able to resolve guests' issues and create an amazing experience.
  • Must be able to communicate and maintain a positive relationship with culinary and stewarding staff.
  • Maintain an awareness of all functions, events and meetings taking place at any given time.
  • Control heavy volume at pick times.
  • Knowledge of hotel property.
  • Inform the guest about buffets, hotel activities and community.
  • Attend to and anticipate guest's needs.
  • Greet guests. Anticipate guest's needs to create an amazing experience.

- **Qualifications and Skills*
  • Track record of delivering exceptional guest or client experience.
  • Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time for training and safety purposes, and when interacting with guests and associates.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Appropriate professional appearance and demeanor.
  • Ability to handle cash, vouchers, coupons, and credit cards as needed.
  • Ability to bus and setup tables throughout shift to expedite and improve services within restaurant.
  • Maintain clean surroundings
  • Follows Sonesta's grooming standards.
  • Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
  • Pushing supply carts.
  • Carrying trays.

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Pay Range

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
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