Banquet Waitstaff Full Time

Essential Functions To perform the Banquet Waitstaff position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Review Banquet Event Orders (BEO's) at the beginning of each shift to ensure room are set as contracted; confirm and setup A/V equipment needs to contract for the event Prepare rooms for use; adjust lights, sound volumes and temperature as needed before guests arrive Assist in ensuring the events being on time; make adjustments as needed and relay that information to the appropriate co-associates Pass any information that is needed to the next co-associate team member on duty Ensure proper use, storage and maintenance of all A/V and meeting room equipment Ensure there is proper back up in the event that any equipment is not properly functioning Maintain high standards of safety and cleanliness in all banquet areas Communicate any areas of need, problems and/or concerns from guest to Director of Banquet or Banquet Supervisor If no upcoming events are scheduled, has a room in a readiness position for any possible site inspections Ensure that meeting rooms are re-set for next event contract if it is within one day of previous event Provide all group guests with a lasting experience of the hotel with intent for return business Maintain proper dining experience, delivering items, fulfilling customer needs, removing courses, replenishing utensils, refilling glasses Deliver alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for service to customers' table Properly open and pour wine at the tableside Perform basic cleaning tasks as needed or directed by Banquet Supervisor Greet all guests and owners warmly with an appropriate greeting Adhere to grooming and appearance standards consistently Understand and can communicate products and services available at the hotel Other duties as assigned Competency To perform the Banquet Waitstaff position successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Problem Solving

• Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information skillfully; develop alternative solutions; work well in group problem solving situations; use reason even when dealing with emotional topics Technical Skills

• Assess own strengths and weaknesses; pursue training and development opportunities; strive to continuously build knowledge and skills; share expertise with others Customer Service

• Manage difficult or emotional customer situations; respond promptly to customer needs; solicit customer feedback to improve service; respond to requests for service and assistance; meet commitments Interpersonal

• Focus on solving conflict, not blaming; maintain confidentiality; listen to others without interrupting; keep emotions under control; remain open to others' ideas and try new things Oral Communication

• Speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listen and get clarification; respond well to questions; demonstrate group presentation skills; participate in meetings Team Work

• Balance team and individual responsibilities; exhibit objectivity and openness to others' views; give and welcome feedback; contribute to building a positive team spirit; put success of team above own interests; ability to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; support team's efforts to succeed; recognize accomplishments of other team members Written Communication

• Write clearly and informatively; edit work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; present numerical data effectively; ability to read and interpret written information Change Management

• Develop workable implementation plans; communicate changes effectively; build commitment and overcome resistance; prepare and support those affected by change; monitor transition and evaluate results Delegation

• Delegate work assignments; match the responsibility to the person; give authority to work independently; set expectations and monitor delegated activities; provide recognition for results Leadership

• Exhibit confidence in self and others; inspire and motivate others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; inspire respect and trust; accept feedback from others; provide vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates; give appropriate recognition to others; display passion and optimism; mobilize others to fulfill the vision Quality Management

• Look for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness Business Acumen

• Understand business implications of decisions; display orientation to profitability; demonstrate knowledge of market and competition; align work with strategic goals Diversity

• Demonstrate knowledge of EEO policy; show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educate others on the value of diversity; promotes a harassment-free environment; build a diverse workforce Ethics

• Treat people with respect; keep commitments; inspire the trust of others; work with integrity and ethically; uphold hotel's organizational values Organizational Support

• Follow policies and procedures; complete administrative tasks correctly and on time; support hotel's goals and values; benefit hotel through outside activities; respect diversity Adaptability

• Adapt to changes in the work environment; manage competing demands; change approach or method to best fit the situation; ability to deal with frequent changes, delays or unexpected events Attendance and Punctuality

• Consistently arrive at work on time; ensure work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrive at meetings and appointments on time Dependability

• Follow instructions, responds to management direction; take responsibility for own actions; keep commitments; commit to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; complete tasks on time or notify appropriate person with an alternate plan Initiative

• Volunteer readily; undertake self-development activities; seek increased responsibilities; take independent actions and calculated risks; look for and take advantage of opportunities; ask for and offer help when needed Innovation

• Display original thinking and creativity; meet challenges with resourcefulness; generate suggestions for improving work; develop innovative approaches and ideas; present ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention Judgment

• Display willingness to make decisions; exhibit sound and accurate judgment; support and explain reasoning for decisions; include appropriate people in decision-making process; make timely decisions Motivation

• Set and achieve challenging goals; demonstrate persistence and overcome obstacles; measure self against standard of excellence; take calculated risks to accomplish goals Planning and Organizing

• Prioritize and plan work activities; use time efficiently; plan for additional resources; set goals and objectives; organize or schedule other people and their tasks; develop realistic action plans Professionalism

• Approach others in a tactful manner; react well under pressure; treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accept responsibility for own actions; follow through on commitments Quality

• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; look for ways to improve and promote quality; apply feedback to improve performance; monitor own work to ensure quality Quantity

• Meet productivity standards; complete work in timely manner; strive to increase productivity; work quickly Safety and Security

• Observe safety and security procedures; determine appropriate action beyond guidelines; report potentially unsafe conditions; use equipment and materials properly Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required for an individual to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the Banquet Waitstaff position: Language Ability Effectively interact and communicate with people from diverse backgrounds Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos Write simple correspondence Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and co-associates of the hotel Math Ability Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals Reasoning Ability Apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions Deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations Work Environment The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate The position duties are regularly performed in an inside environment where the temperatures are controlled; may seldom perform duties outside where the temperatures may be diverse including rain, heat or cold Physical Demands Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds Regularly stand and talk or hear Frequently walk, use hands to fingers, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms Occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl Safely navigate multiple flights of stairs Position Status and Availability Available to work a full-time, flexible (AM or PM) shift, Monday

• Sunday including holidays Education and Experience Requirements A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) One (1) year of customer service experience At least two (2) years of previous Banquet Server experience in an upscale hotel