Part-Time Banquet Server - Cambria Hotel Portland

Cambria Hotel Portland Part-Time Banquet Server

Cambria Hotel Portland, a Colwen Hotels Property, is in search of friendly and professional Part-Time Banquet Servers to join our team. In this role you will be responsible for providing smooth and efficient food service to guests during events.

Colwen Hotels is a dynamic and growing hotel company, with an extraordinary portfolio of award-winning hotels. We are a hospitality group built on hard work, character, and authenticity. We cultivate ideas and empower individuals to bring forward-thinking concepts to life to enrich guest experiences. Staying ahead of the curve is what has made us who we are today, and we strive to keep our ideas fresh. We currently have 40 hotels in our portfolio operating across 10 states.

General Responsibilities:

• Ensure banquet rooms are set according to banquet event orders and management specifications
• Acknowledge and welcome each guest with a smile, eye contact, and a friendly greeting (use guest name whenever possible)
• Take orders from guests and deliver to appropriate person to execute
• Review and understand event plan at beginning of each shift
• Maintain knowledge of all menu items and composition
• Delivers food, beverages, condiments and other requested items
• Ensure that food is prepared correctly and to the guest's satisfaction; return incorrect or improperly cooked items to the kitchen
• Collect plates and clear table as guests finish their meal
• Adhere to all applicable Colwen and brand standards for food and beverage service and compliance with state liquor policies
• Clean designated areas in accordance with defined procedures
• Ensure sideboards are adequately stocked
• Set tables to standards, and that all items are clean and in good repair
• Assist with other restaurant tasks such as cleaning the dining area and preparing silverware and condiments
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, ability to solve problems
• Previous server experience preferred
• Ability to operate point-of-sale system
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently
• Organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work with a team
• Ability to maintain personal hygiene
• Must be able to lift, balance and carry trays of food weighing up to 25 pounds
• Ability to work varied hours, including nights, weekends and holidays

We've got you covered: Benefits & Perks

• Medical Insurance with Company-Funded HRA
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wide-Array of Supplemental Insurance Offerings
• Paid Time Off Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K Plan Traditional & Roth Options with Employer Match
• Hotel Discount Travel Program for Associates & Family
• Exclusive Associate Discounts Travel, Entertainment, & Retail
• Training and Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Colwen Hotels is an equal opportunity employer. EOE M/F/D/V

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