Banquet Servers

Crescent Hotels & Resorts Banquet Team Member

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are a team of hospitality professionals that are deeply connected to and proud of the exceptional experiences we provide for our guests. More than that, we know our Associates are the shining stars of what we do! We understand what it takes to be a part of something great. We will encourage you to bring your true self to work every day, we will celebrate you and we will cheer you on as you shine bright in your career journey. Whether it be our health & wellness programs, best in class learning and development or our travel discounts that 'feed your inner explorer', we work hard to create and deliver on what YOU need. We are ready for you to start your journey with us where You Belong. We Care. Shine Bright.

Conveniently located in the heart of the quaint college town of Evanston, with easy transit access to Chicago, our beautiful historic hotel offers versatile meeting space, dining options for all, and a unique guest experience. We are looking for our next great team members to join us on our Banquet team. This is a unionized position.

On Call basis available only.

Some of the perks you will receive working at our hotel:

• Discounts with our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family
• Hotel Room Discounts at Hilton branded properties worldwide.

Here is what you will be doing each day:

• Set up banquet room as instructed by Supervisor to include linen, service ware and glassware.
• Attend roll call meetings before events to learn function particulars, including guest and hotel expectations.
• Greet guests and respond to requests in a friendly and courteous manner.
• Serve the food and/or beverage in the order and to the expectation of the Supervisor to ensure consistency throughout the banquet. Promptly remove dishes as guests complete each course and/or meal at the end of the meal or function.
• Abide by all State, Federal and Corporate requirements pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages.
• Replenish beverages as necessary and check with guests for overall satisfaction.
• Once banquet is complete, reset banquet room according to Supervisor's specifications to ensure the readiness of the room for the following function.

Does this sound like you?

You have a key eye for detail and respect the importance that impeccably supplies have in a hotel. The pride you have in your organizational and time management skills will be a great benefit in this role. You have at least 1 year of experience as a banquet server and have the ability to work in a fast paced, high-volume environment. Food handlers and TIPS (or equivalent) a plus.

Our differences are what make us great:

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts we strive to create a great place to work where associates at all levels of our organization are respected for their differences, just like the guests and owners we serve. That's why we are dedicated to creating an environment that facilitates open and honest conversations about race, equity, diversity, and inclusion. By examining our own beliefs and behaviors, we can create change through training, recruiting, and promoting diverse talent to strengthen our culture.

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