Part-Time Banquet Server

About the role

Hilton Garden Inn Merrillville is hiring a part-time banquet server. The server sets up banquet rooms and serves food and/or beverages in line with guest service and sustainability standards. The growth path within the hotel is Banquet Captain, Assistant Banquet Manager and Banquet Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Set up banquet rooms as instructed by the supervisor
• Attend roll call meetings before events to learn function details, including guest and hotel expectations
• Serve food and/or beverages in the order expected by the supervisor, ensuring consistency throughout the banquet
• Replenish beverages as needed and check with guests about their overall satisfaction
• Promptly remove dishes as guests finish each course or meal
• Respond to guest special requests and resolve guest complaints
• Follow state, federal and corporate rules on serving alcohol, and follow safe work habits, protective equipment, MSDS and OSHA standards
• Perform other duties requested by management

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Food service experience is a plus
• Ability to remember and recite menu items
• Physical demands include standing for long periods, walking, lifting up to 35 pounds, bending, reaching, stooping, kneeling or crouching
• Schedule varies and includes holidays and weekends

What we offer

• Competitive wages for full-time and part-time positions
• Medical, dental and vision health insurance
• Paid time off
• 401k with company match
• Daily pay
• Free basic life insurance
• 24/7 access to TELUS Health
• Travel discounts, commuter transit and parking benefits
• Employee assistance and wellness program
• Educational and professional development, referral bonus program