Banquet Server at Raines Company in Asheville, NC

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Position Summary: The Banquet Server is responsible for the set up and serving of food and beverages to guests at all banquet functions according to the hotel standards.

Established in 1988 as a family-owned business, we have grown into a fully integrated development, management, and investment company that develops, operates, and owns the world’s leading hotel brands as well as boutique hotels. Raines has maintained a family-oriented culture that believes in building relationships with our associates, with our partners and within the communities where we operate.

We offer Go Hilton Team Member benefits for all employees,

Candidates who are willing to cross train in other departments (restaurant, Lounge) will be considered for full time employment (30+ hours per week) after a 90 day probationary period.

Essential Job Functions

• Greet guests in a friendly, courteous and attentive manner
• Listens and responds to guest’s needs
• Know how to read a banquet event order
• Must be familiar with the menu and assigned function
• Set up banquet space in accordance with banquet event order
• Maintain clean working area
• Serve guests according to hotel’s standards
• Clean up banquet space after the completion of event or function
• Ensure all banquet items are stored and put away properly and clean
• Returns to the table throughout the guest’s visit to ask if they are satisfied, check for refills, clear items as needed from the table
• Assist bartenders or other servers as needed
• Performs side duties such as cleaning, rolling silverware, setting tables, sweeping, etc
• Complies with all health and safety regulations
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs and move tables, chairs and banquet equipment frequently.

Experience and Education:

Previous experience as server, busser, runner, host(ess)

Understanding of banquet terminology and/or setup

Certifications as required by Federal, State, or Local agencies ServSafe, TIPS Certification

Minimum High school diploma, GED or equivalent

Raines is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This description is a summary of primary responsibilities and qualifications. The job description is not intended to include all duties or qualifications that may be required now or in the future. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pre-employment background check required.

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