Position Summary:
The Banquet Server is responsible for providing exceptional service to guests during events, ensuring a seamless dining experience. This role involves setting up and breaking down banquet spaces, serving food and beverages, and maintaining a clean, organized environment throughout the event. The Banquet Server works closely with the kitchen and event coordinators to ensure guest satisfaction, following all safety and hygiene protocols. Excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment are essential for success in this position.
Daytime weekday as well as occasional evening and weekend availability is required for this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing attentive and courteous service, responding to guests' needs throughout the event
- Serving food and beverages to guests in a professional and timely manner
- Setting up tables, chairs, linens, audio visual equipment, banquet presentations, coffee and water service and other banquet materials before events
- Cleaning catering facilities including table, floors, chairs, chafers, dishes, utensils, tableware etc.
- Responsible for safe storage of all catering equipment
- Responsible for event breakdown and clean-up once the event concludes
- Follow requirements of the Health, Safety and Environment Management System.
- Representing Wanuskewin with a professional appearance and attitude
- Offer first class Indigenous hospitality
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year experience in restaurant or banquet service.
- CPR, First Aid certification considered an asset.
- Food safe level 1 considered an asset.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize and problem solve.
- Ability to work early mornings, nights and weekends.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Candidates must be available to work weekdays, evenings, and weekends.
Physical Requirements:
- Physically fit. Able to stand, walk, lift for the majority of the shift as well as able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds or more.
- Candidates must possess a valid driver’s license and present a satisfactory drivers abstract. Public transportation is not available to the Wanuskewin site.
Additional Requirements:
A satisfactory criminal record check is required as a condition of employment.
Safety
All employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to safety in the workplace, including in one’s own work, that of the team, and that of the entire organization
Application Process:
Wanuskewin has a priority to hire Indigenous candidates, please note in your cover letter if you choose to disclose.
Wanuskewin Heritage Park is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $15.93 per hour
Additional pay:
- Tips
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Weekends as needed
Application question(s):
- Do you have a drivers license and reliable personal transportation? Note: Wanuskewin is not accessible by public transport.
- Are you available to work days, evenings and weekends? Are there any days or times that you are not available to work?
Work Location: In person
