Banquet Server

posted May 22, 2025

The Westin Crystal City Reagan National Airport

Compensation: $12.41 per hour

Job Details

Job Location:    Arlington, VA
Position Type:    Part Time
Salary Range:    $12.41 - $12.41 Hourly
Job Shift:    Swing

Description

Job Purpose: To set up banquet table linens, place settings and center pieces; serve all food and beverages and clear away all dishes and table linens in a professional manner and in compliance with company policies, and legal considerations.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Sets up all banquet function table linens, china, silverware, glass ware, and center pieces, waiting and beverage stations, and perishable items for banquet service (such as bread, butter, and cream).
  • Serves all food and beverages to banquet guests.
  • Clears away all dishes and items used in the service of a banquet, including the linens.
  • Ensures the proper storage of all items from equipment to perishable foods.
  • Maintains work areas in a clean and orderly fashion.
  • Prepares for future banquets by folding napkins, filling condiments, and performing other duties as required.
  • Relieves other employees allowing for breaks during the shift.
  • Takes the initiative to greet guests in a friendly and warm manner.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Job Skills:

  • Use arithmetic to total costs and make change.
  • Communicate with different kinds of people to find out what services they want and to give them information.
  • Stand or walk for varying lengths of time, sometimes for long periods.
  • Move fingers and hands easily and quickly to handle things like dishes, money and merchandise.
  • Lift and carry things like heavy trays.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to speak and hear. Close and distance vision. Frequently lifts/carries up to 25 lbs. Continual use of manual dexterity and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
  • Additional physical & visual requirements
  • Stand for long periods of time
  • Walk extended distances
  • Lift/carry 6-25 lbs.
  • Reach hands and arms in any direction
  • Kneel and/or stoop repeatedly
  • Able to work overtime and irregular hours

Working Conditions:

  • Outdoor weather conditions
  • Wet or humid conditions
  • Near loud noises

Qualifications

Education - HS Diploma or equivalent.

Experience - Guest service and/or server experience preferred.

Licenses/Certifications - Responsible alcohol service, food safety certification.

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