Banquet Server | Sonesta

Job Description

Job Description Summary

Job Overview: Provide fast and courteous food and beverage service to guests and ensure quality presentation per established standards during banquet/catering functions.

Job Description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Serve menu items to guests in a prompt and courteous manner and according to the banquet event order, time the

service of courses to correspond with the dining pace of the guests.

• Perform pre-and post-shift side-work: set-up, condiments, etc.
• Clear and clean tables in a prompt and efficient manner. Remove trays of dirty dishes, silverware and glassware to kitchen for cleaning.
• Respond to guest inquiries and special requests promptly and professionally to ensure guest satisfaction, notify supervisor of guest complaints or unusual situations.
• Properly store all reusable goods.
• Perform other duties as assigned which may include assisting with set-up and break down of function space, and

plating of meals.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Basic reading, writing, and math skills.  Food service experience with general knowledge of banquet operations. Must speak fluent English.

This job requires ability to perform the following:

• Carrying or lifting up to 50 pounds, (barware, carts, boxes, bottles, etc.)
• moving about the function and kitchen areas.
• Bending, stooping, kneeling
• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with guests, cooks, wait staff and

supervisors.

• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when taking orders, completing paperwork, etc.
• Mathematical skills, including basic math are used frequently.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the essential nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job.

Sonesta Resort is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Additional Job Information/Anticipated

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

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