Banquet Manager jobs in Gainesville, FL

The World Equestrian Center is seeking a Full-Time Banquet Server to join our Team!

The Full-Time Banquet Server executes meal service for on-site and off-site events in a prompt and courteous fashion while maintaining a high level of quality and consistency to ensure guest satisfaction.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Set up equipment and items in a timely fashion needed to carry out a successful catered meal. Typically includes: setting up a buffet or food station, setting dining tables, preparing for food and beverage service.
• Serves food and beverage to guests as specified in Event Order in a manner that maintains professionalism and high guest satisfaction.
• Clean up equipment and items used during service and return them to storage to be used for the next event.
• Anticipate and beware of guest needs before and during an event in order to provide high-quality service.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the associate occupying this position. Associates will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor.  This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" employment relationship.

The physical requirements necessary for an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the position are outlined below. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the position.

• The associate must be able to work on their feet for up to 8 hours a day.
• The associate must be able to sit in the same position for up to 8 hours a day consecutively.
• Associate may have to stand walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• The associate is often required to sit and use his or her hands and fingers, to handle or feel.
• The associate may have to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
• The associate must talk and hear.

Qualifications, Education, Experience, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
• Knowledge of proper service etiquette and standards.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to take direction.
• Professional communication skills.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to problem-solve.
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Banquet experience preferred.
• TIPS Certified preferred.
• Professional appearance.

The World Equestrian Center is managed by Columbus Hospitality Management, a company committed to providing quality service and memorable guest experiences in a positive and welcoming work environment. We are focused on supporting the needs of our team through our commitment to the family/work-life balance and by providing development opportunities.

We are proud to be a Drug-Free Workplace/EOE. All applicants will be required to submit a background check prior to employment.