Hotel Banquet Server - LI/Huntington Hilton, Melville, NY - Part-time

pWe are looking for a courteous and professional banquet server to be responsible for greeting, assisting, and serving guests at special functions and events. The banquet server will help assist with event planning, preparation, and clean up, serve guests, and respond to questions, complaints, and requests./p pTo be a successful banquet server, you should possess excellent customer service and communication skills. You should be professional, polite to guests, and an efficient server./p h3Banquet Server Responsibilities:/h3 ulliGreeting guests as they enter a venue and helping them to find their seats./liliSeeing to the comfort of guests through answering questions, taking orders, conveying special instructions to the kitchen and bar, and serving food and beverages./liliCirculating the room with trays of appetizers and beverages./liliDirecting guests to necessary services and features, and leading guests on tours of the location./liliAssisting with event preparation, set up, and closing, including setting up and packing away tables, table cloths and place settings, and buffets./liliSupporting other staff to ensure guest satisfaction./liliAdhering to safety and quality regulations./li/ul h3Banquet Server Requirements:/h3 ulliA high school diploma or equivalent./liliExperience as a server is preferred./liliMay need to meet age limits for serving alcoholic beverages./liliCourteous and attentive to guests./liliAbility to meet the physical demands of the job, staying on your feet, climbing stairs, carrying heavyweights./liliExcellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills./liliAbility to work as part of a team and follow instructions./liliFlexibility to work shifts, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays./liliCPR training may be beneficial./li/ul