Position: Banquet Server
Location: Heritage Club at Bethpage (99 Quaker Meeting House Road)
*** Hourly pay plus gratuities***
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide assistance to banquet managers in the serving of guests during banquet functions to ensure positive guest experience.
- Set up banquet room as requested by the supervisor to include glassware, service ware, and linen.
- Attend roll call meetings before events start in order to learn function particulars, including hotel and guest expectations.
- Greet and welcome guests and respond to their requests in a courteous and friendly manner.
- Serve the beverage and food in the appropriate order and in tune with the expectation of the supervisor so as to ensure consistency throughout the banquet.
- Quickly remove dishes as guests finish each meal at the end of each meal or function.
- Abide by all corporate act, laws and requirements pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages.
- Replenish beverages when necessary, and check with guests to make sure they are satisfied.
- After the banquet, reset banquet room in accordance with the supervisor’s specifications to ensure the readiness of the room for other functions.
- Follow attendance rules and always go to work on a regular basis.
- Perform other related functions that may be assigned.
Qualifications:
- Hospitality experience preferred.
- Must be willing to relate cordially with other members of the team and help co-workers with their job duties.
- Must have basic knowledge of service standards, guest relations, food and beverage preparations as well as etiquette.
The Company: Lessing’s Hospitality Group is comprised of over 100 locations throughout the Northeast and Florida. Lessing’s operates 23 wedding and catering venues, 16 full-service restaurants, over 75 corporate and academic dining centers, a historic inn, and a presidential yacht. Steeped in 135 years of tradition, Lessing’s Hospitality Group’s focus is on providing each guest and client with unique, personalized experiences and remarkable hospitality.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift:
Experience:
- Hospitality: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Farmingdale, NY 11735 (Required)
Work Location: In person
