Banquet Server (On Call)

Grand Pacific Hotel Services LP - Carlsbad, CA 92008

Overview

Salary Range $16.90 - $16.90 Hourly Position Type Part Time Job Shift Varied

Description

Position Purpose

Serve food and beverage items to customers in a friendly, enthusiastic, professional, and timely manner.

Essential Functions

• Serve food and beverage items.
• Clear tables and return all equipment to their respective areas.
• Retrieve all reusable food items and place them on a separate queen, as provided.
• Ensure service corridor safety by transporting all equipment in the proper manner. Be responsible for handling of all equipment and linens. Ensure that all spills and breakage are attended to immediately.
• Gather all equipment necessary to service a function and maintain a clear and immaculate service corridor.

Other

Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position. Employees with irregular attendance will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel. In addition, attendance at all scheduled training sessions and meetings is required. Upon employment, all employees are required to fully comply with Westin/Solea Carlsbad Resort & Spa rules and regulations for the safe and effective operation of the hotel's facilities. Employees who violate hotel rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

Supportive Functions

In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the manager based upon the particular requirements of the hotel:

• Assist in moving any tables and chairs as assigned.
• Inform supervisor of any problems or complaints.
• Responsible for the proper handling of all equipment, i.e., "Big 4" items and props, ensuring proper storage after use.

Specific Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
• Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process.
• Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Knowledge of table service standards.
• Knowledge of appropriate table settings and service ware.
• Ability to describe all menu items and methods of preparation.
• Must be of minimum age to serve alcohol.

Physical Demands

• Most work tasks are performed indoors. Temperature is moderate and controlled by hotel environmental systems; however, must be able to work in extreme temperatures like freezers (-10F) and kitchens (+110F), possibly for one hour or more.
• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 4 hours in length.
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill cleaning tasks.
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability to maneuver between functions occurring simultaneously.
• Must be able to lift trays of food or food items weighing up to 30 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis.
• Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 lbs. frequently.
• Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.
• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and other employees.
• Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception.
• Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

High school or equivalent education preferred. Minimum of six months-prior experience in banquet service required.

Licenses or Certificates

Must have valid Food Handler's Card Must be TIPS certified

Grooming

All employees must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance per Westin/Solea Carlsbad's standards.

Attendance

Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by Westin/Solea Carlsbad Resort & Spa from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position. Employees with irregular attendance / tardies will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Upon employment, all employees are required to fully comply with Westin/Solea Carlsbad Resort & Spa rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.

Ownership

This job opportunity for employment is being made available by Grand Pacific Hotel Services, L.P., the owner and the employer of all associates working at Westin/Solea Carlsbad Resort & Spa. Marriott International is not the owner or operator of Westin/Solea Carlsbad Resort & Spa. Marriott International is not the direct or indirect employer or joint employer of any associates working at Westin/Solea Carlsbad Resort & Spa. Marriott International does not control, govern or regulate any aspect of recruitment or employment at Westin/Solea Carlsbad Resort & Spa. Marriott International is not responsible for any aspect of your application, candidacy, or employment at the resort, nor shall Marriott International be liable for the data collection, use and privacy practices of the Westin/Solea Carlsbad Resort & Spa's owner or operator.