Banquet Server

Position Summary

Peachtree Catering, the premier catering company of Greater Philadelphia, seeks exceptional servers to hire. Our best servers possess a friendly demeanor and an innate sense of hospitality. Our employees exhibit excellent attention to detail and follow-up skills. Candidates should be comfortable working all aspects of special events, including but not limited to: serving guests, set up/breakdown, truck loading/unloading, running food, buffet/plated dinner service, clearing tables, and venue clean-up.


Our event servers enjoy very good hourly wages, flexible schedules and award-winning Peachtree cuisine. Most event servers work 1-2 shifts/week though some work 4-6 shifts/week during our busy wedding and holiday seasons. A motivated candidate will find this is a rewarding job with excellent opportunities for advancement.


Responsibilities

• Assist with the complete setup and breakdown of the banquet area
• Relay food orders with any important information about allergies and special requests to the appropriate person
• Maintain a high level of cleanliness and awareness of sanitary practices
• Anticipate guests' needs and exceed customer service expectations
• Maintain composure in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborating with the kitchen for prompt and correct delivery of orders
• Memorizing the menu and specialty drinks for each event
• Assisting with the studying of tables, clearing leftovers and keeping all areas neat and pleasant throughout the event
• Setting tables and rearranging tables to accommodate floor plan requirements
• Respond urgently and appropriately to any concerns
• Present in professional appearance and mannerisms

• Ideal applicants will have at least 1 year of FOH experience working in either fine dining establishments or at special events, preferably in both an on-premise and off-premise capacity
• Must be able to follow verbal and written directions promptly
• Candidates should have excellent verbal and written communication skills and a polished, professional appearance and demeanor
• Ability to effectively problem-solve
• Reliable transportation is a big plus but not an absolute necessity if you can navigate SEPTA and/or rideshare
• Possess some, or all of the following qualities/qualifications: RAMP certification, wine expertise, bartending training, general food and beverage knowledge
• Open weekend availability is essential
• Must be punctual. Excellent time management, attention to detail and follow-up skills are required