Banquet Server | HOTEL DU PONT

** Banquet Server | HOTEL DU PONT**

**Job Category****:** Food & Beverage **Requisition Number****:** BANQU08447 Showing 1 location **Job Details**

**Description**

**ABOUT HOTEL DU PONT**

The iconic HOTEL DU PONT blends approachable luxury with timeless elegance. Recognized by *Conde Nast Traveler* and *Travel + Leisure* as the #1 hotel in Delaware, the hotel is redefining hospitality imbued with a relaxed, contemporary sensibility. Located in downtown Wilmington, Delaware, in the heart of the picturesque Brandywine Valley, the 12-story Italian Renaissance landmark building boasts 217 guest rooms and spacious suites. The hotel is also home to Le Cavalier, one of the MidAtlantic regions most talked about new restaurants. The award-winning modern French brasserie from Chef -Partner Tyler Akin has been featured in *Food & Wine* and listed in Philadelphia magazines Most Exciting Restaurants Right Now for 2021

**Where Youve Been:**

Were looking for someone with a High School diploma (or equivalent) and previous banquet experience, preferably in a hotel environment. The ability to think on your feet and work calmly under pressure is essential. You must be able to contribute to a collaborative and diverse team dynamic and have a passion for customer service. Food Handlers and Liquor Permits are also required.

**When Youre Here:**

This probably goes without saying but youll be on your feet a lot. There will be occasions when you may be carrying/lifting up to 50 pounds, walking, bending/twisting and climbing stairs. You also must be able to accommodate varying schedules including nights, weekends and holidays. But wait, theres a great upside: in exchange for your flexibility we offer excellent pay, hotel discounts, and the opportunity to be part of an anything-but-standard growing hotel company.

**What Youll Do:**

Flawless service is the centerpiece of hospitalityand hospitality is something we take pretty darned seriously. Our Banquet servers are responsible for providing prompt and courteous service to our guests, attending to their needs and making sure every dining experience is nothing short of spectacular. We will be looking to you to make every event dining experience flawless to encourage repeat business.

Here are a few things you can expect to do during a typical shift:

- Provide guests with excellent customer service.

- Accommodate any needs for reasonable special requests.

- Knowledge of food and wine including the ability to answer questions related to the menu or buffet.

- Serve guests food & drinks during event.

- Prepare room for event (set table cloths, dishes and silverware as needed)

**ABOUT PM HOTEL GROUP**

**Awards + Accolades:**

* Recognized as a *Best Place to Work in Hospitality* as seen in Hotel Business (2019)

* Fastest Growing Private Companies in DC Washington Business Journal (2020 + 2019)

* Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Companies in Hospitality (2019)

**PM is PEOPLE-POWERED**

At PM Hotel Group we are passionate about fostering an environment that allows our associates to thrive. Creating a culture dedicated to respect, teamwork, entrepreneurial spirit, and the drive to succeed, we encourage our associates to express themselves and their unique talents. We celebrate diversity and are passionate about equity and inclusion.

A top-15 hotel management company, PM Hotel Group has over two decades of experience building relationships with brands, partners, and third-party hotel owners. We know that our greatest resource is our people, and this *people-first* mindset is at the heart of our corporate DNA.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)