On Call Banquet Server

About Us

Escape to The Westin Tampa Waterside, situated on a unique landscaped island in downtown Tampa.

Adjacent to the Tampa Convention Center, our location is convenient for business and leisure travelers alike.

Our associates enjoy free meals, free parking, room discounts, incredible benefits and a fun work environment.

Also our hotel is dedicated to its associates by celebrating our success every month and our HEI Loves program is designed to assist our team members and focus on growth and development .

Come and see why we are the employer of choice in downtown Tampa!

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Compensation

Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? No

Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No

Overview

Assist Banquet Manager in the serving of guests during banquet functions to ensure positive guest experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities


* Set up banquet room as instructed by Supervisor to include linen, serviceware and glassware.


* Attend roll call meetings before events to learn function particulars, including guest and hotel expectations.


* Greet guests and respond to requests in a friendly and courteous manner.


* Serve the food and/or beverage in the order and to the expectation of the Supervisor to ensure consistency throughout the banquet.

Promptly remove dishes as guests complete each course and/or meal at the end of the meal or function.


* Abide by all State, Federal and Corporate requirements pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages.


* Replenish beverages as necessary, and check with guests for overall satisfaction.


* Once banquet is complete, reset banquet room according to Supervisor's specifications to ensure the readiness of the room for the following function.


* Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.


* Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills


* Hotel experience preferred.


* Must be willing to "pitch-in" and help co- workers with their job duties and be a team player with or without reasonable accommodation.


* Must have basic knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette.


* Knowledge of the appropriate table settings and serviceware.


* Ability to comprehend and apply written product labeling instructions to enable the safe application of products and processes within the hotel.


* Ability to remember, recite and promote the variety of menu items.


* Ability to transport up to 30 ...