
Posted 19 months ago
Banquet ServerGateway Hotel Conference Center · Ames
Banquet Server
AmesOn-site
AI Summary
Serves food and beverages at banquet events, setting up rooms, delivering service to guests, and tending bar while enforcing alcohol laws and service standards. Also handles payments, end-of-day paperwork, and cleanup.
About this role
Job Purpose: To enthusiastically deliver first-class server and bartender hospitality for banquet events that exceed guest expectations. Consistently delivering GATE, while providing food and beverages to our guests.
Server Essential Functions:
- Complete preparations for event per BEO
- Anticipate guests needs and respond politely to requests
- Demonstrate proper work procedures with a sense of urgency
- Perform all server tasks within scheduled shift time
- Deliver the GATEway service standards and exemplify Gateway Values
- Set up for events, carry trays, serve guests, and clean up at event conclusion
- Preserve a healthy relationship between the Kitchen, and Conference Services staff
- Adhere to all Health and Safety Standards at all times
- Complete daily checklists (Tasks assigned may vary depending on event)
- Maximize productivity by working efficiently and in a timely manner
- Maintain inherent attention to detail
Bartender Essential Functions:
- Deliver The GATEway service standards.
- Enforce Iowa Alcohol and Beverage Laws, by checking identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
- Serve menu items to guests
- Clean glasses, utensils, and bar equipment.
- Stock bar with beer, wine, liquor, and related supplies such as ice, glassware, napkins, or straws.
- Arrange bottles and glasses to make attractive displays.
- Slice and pit fruit for garnishing drinks.
- Create drink recipes.
- Take beverage orders from serving staff or directly from patrons.
- Mix ingredients, such as liquor, soda, water, sugar, and bitters, to prepare cocktails and other drinks.
- Serve wine, and bottled or draft beer.
- Monitor guest consumption in accordance with I-PACT training
- Responsible to limit problems and liability related to customers' excessive drinking, escalating alcohol consumption concerns to a supervisor, manger, or Manager On Duty immediately.
- Collect payment including running credit cards and making change.
- Balance cash receipts.
- Complete end of the day paperwork, reports, and balancing the drawer.
- Clean bars, work areas, and tables.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED
- Previous experience preferred
- Able to work nights and weekends
- Must be able to squat, lift, and push at least 50 lbs.
- I-PACT certification preferred, must obtain after hire and keep certification valid during employment
Reporting Relationships:
This job reports to: | Food & Beverage Director Conference Services Manager Conference Services Supervisor |
The Gateway Hotel & Conference Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills
Banquet ServiceBar StockingBEOCash HandlingFood SafetyHealth And Safety StandardsIowa Alcohol LawsI-PACTMixologyPOsResponsible Alcohol Service
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