Lead Banquet Server

DESCRIPTION

Do you love the energy of a beautifully run event and take pride in leading a team that makes it happen? Radisson Hotel Corning is looking for a Lead Banquet Server to guide our banquet team through weddings, corporate events, and special functions - training servers, keeping every detail on point, and making sure every guest leaves impressed.

Schedule: Full-time

A day in this role might include:

• Leading and motivating the banquet team to deliver polished, high-quality service

• Confirming event spaces are set up perfectly - table settings, decor, linens, glassware, and more

• Welcoming guests, ensuring they're comfortable, and handling special requests with ease

• Overseeing the full serving process from setup through cleanup

• Training and mentoring servers, and jumping in to resolve issues on the fly

• Coordinating with the Banquet Manager and other departments - front desk, kitchen, sales - to keep events running smoothly

• Setting up and operating AV/IT equipment for events

• Accurately entering charges into Micros

REQUIREMENTS

• Required Qualifications • Authorized to work in the United States • Must be at least 18 years of age (required to serve alcohol) • High school diploma or equivalent • Previous banquet or server experience • Excellent customer service and communication skills, written and verbal • Self-starter with high attention to detail and strong multitasking ability • Positive, team-oriented attitude and ability to work well under pressure • Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-social-contact environment, including reaching, lifting, and carrying trays throughout the shift Preferred Qualifications • Previous experience in a leadership or lead server role • Familiarity with POS systems, especially Micros • Fluency in an additional language

Radisson Hotel Corning is part of Core Hotels & Resorts, a hands-on hospitality company that believes great guest experiences start with great teams. Our Corning property hosts everything from weddings to corporate events, and our banquet team is at the heart of making those moments memorable.

We offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid vacation

• A supportive, team-first culture built around our Core Values: Be incredibly friendly & positive, Serve & respect others, Be smart about our business, and Enthusiastically reimagine

This is a union position, covered by the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.