Banquet Server

Description

Meridian Hills Country Club

Title: Banquet Server 

Department: Banquets

Reports to: Banquet Manager 

Meridian Hills is a family country club home to 700+ membership families located in the heart of the Midwest. The Club is widely recognized as a premiere facility in Indiana whose tradition of distinguished membership provides exceptional social opportunities, amenities, grounds, and a gathering place year-around for the family. 

General Summary

Set up and clean banquet rooms and serve banquets.

Primary Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs related banquet set-up tasks.

• Provides immediate attention to all members and guests upon seating them.

• Takes beverage orders and serves food in specified station.

• Pours and refills wine, coffee, water, and other beverages served with and after the meal.

• Clears soiled dishes as needed.

• Cleans all assigned work areas in kitchen and banquet areas.

• Advises supervisor of any member or guest complaints as soon as they occur.

• Assists in closing functions such as removing linen, bussing glasses, dishes, silverware, etc., and re-setting the room for the next function.

• Attends staff meetings including pre-service (line-up) sessions.

• Follow all food safety-related requirements.

• Completes other appropriate assignments made by the Banquet Captain.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of all order on arrival menu items, preparation methods, ingredients, garnishes, and wine list.

• Ability to execute all service types (i.e., Russian, French, American, buffet, etc.).

• Assures that all state and local laws and club policies and procedures for the service of alcoholic beverages 

are consistently followed.

• Knowledge of and ability to perform required role during emergency situations.

Education & Experience Requirements 

• Food safety certification.

• Of legal age to serve alcoholic beverages.

• Alcohol beverage certification

• High School Diploma or GED is required.

• The ability to read, write and execute basic math skills.

• Prior banquet or wait service experience is preferred.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position: 

• Required to stand for long periods and walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch and twist or reach.

• Push, pull or lift up to 50 pounds.

• Continuous repetitive motions.

• Work in hot, humid, and noisy environment.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They do not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee; other duties may be assigned as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change for the company’s overall benefit.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Knowledge of all order on arrival menu items, preparation methods, ingredients, garnishes, and wine list.

• Ability to execute all service types (i.e., Russian, French, American, buffet, etc.).

• Assures that all state and local laws and club policies and procedures for the service of alcoholic beverages 

are consistently followed.

• Knowledge of and ability to perform required role during emergency situations.

Education & Experience Requirements 

• Food safety certification.

• Of legal age to serve alcoholic beverages.

• Alcohol beverage certification

• High School Diploma or GED is required.

• The ability to read, write and execute basic math skills.

• Prior banquet or wait service experience is preferred.