Banquet Server- Part-Time - August Start Dates - Back to School (Hotel Job)

Job Title

Set-up and serve food and beverages to guests. This position will work as a server or a bartender depending on the event and business demand. This position serves as a trainer. Trainers are responsible for supervising the learning experiences of students and hourly employees in all areas of The Hotel at Kirkwood Center, The Kirkwood Center for Hospitality Arts and The Kirkwood Center for Continuing Education. This position can cross train as a banquet bartender.

Duties/Responsibilities

Provide prompt, courteous and efficient food and beverage service for the banquet department. Set up for banquet events, carry trays, serve guests and clean up events. Provide consistently high standard of service in all areas of service and meal functions related to group. Ensure a clean and safe working environment. Effectively handle customer concerns. Participate in department and pre-shift meetings. Prepare mixed drinks as ordered, and collect payment and give change to guests at Banquet Bar's. Understand and practice "Service Alcohol with Care" principles. Maintain compliance with required training as designated by supervisor. Regular and consistent attendance at work. Perform other related work duties as assigned.

Performance Expectations: Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences. Regular and consistent attendance at work. Provide prompt and courteous service to all customers. Adhere to all environment policies and procedures as required. Ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements, including the health code.

Physical Activities With/Without Reasonable Accommodation

Position involves working in a business setting. Occasional (10-33%) sitting, viewing equipment and supplies and other types of close visual work. Frequent (34-66%) reaching, pulling, grasping, lifting and pushing up to 50 pounds. Constant (67-100%) standing, walking, repetitive motion, talking and listening.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Serving: Must be at least 16 years old.
• Customer service skills and knowledge are essential.
• Bartending Shifts: Must be 18 years or older.

Preferred Qualifications, Licenses, Certifications or Registrations

• Experience is preferred but not required.
• Preference will be given to those with some Bartending or Barback experience.

EEO AA/Statement

It is the policy of Kirkwood Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact the Vice President, Human Resources and Institutional Effectiveness (employees) or the Vice President of Student Services (students), 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io, or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone: View phone number on click.appcast.io FAX: View phone number on click.appcast.io, TDD View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io.

Benefits

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