Banquet Server

About This Role

Serving food and beverages to guests at catered events, including meetings, receptions, luncheons, dinners, and special functions, is the core of this role. This position supports various service styles, from casual buffets to formal plated meals, and plays a key part in delivering a positive guest experience through attentive, professional, and timely service.

Responsibilities

• Provide food and beverage services to guests attending catered events
• Actively participate in event setup, service execution, and breakdown
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of tables, service stations, and work areas during events
• Clear tables, reset place settings, and assist with maintaining presentation standards
• Attend work and show for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity
• Other duties may be assigned and can differ among accounts, depending on business necessities and client requirements

Requirements

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent experience preferred
• Previous banquet, catering, food service, or hospitality experience preferred
• Must meet minimum age requirements to serve alcohol based on local and state regulations
• Must maintain a valid TIPS (Training for Intervention Procedures), TEAM (Techniques for Effective Alcohol Management), or equivalent alcohol-service certification, and comply with all state-specific alcohol training requirements
• A food handler certification may also be required based on state or local regulations
• Ability to frequently lift and move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds

Benefits

• Flexible and supportive work environment
• Access to ongoing training/development and advancement opportunities
• Full array of benefits that support you and your family’s wellbeing, including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 401k, and discount programs
• Some locations may offer additional site-specific benefits, including free “shift” meals (and/or allowances/per diems), uniforms, safety shoes, public transportation support and/or parking

Important Details

• Workdays/shifts: Varying shifts, days/hours (open availability preferred)
• Employment type: On-call part-time

About the Company

At Sodexo, the purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. The company partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide. Sodexo is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.