Job Description

Be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and varied shifts, as required to meet the needs of the Company’s business operations.
Maintains food and beverage safety and quality based on hotel, Shaner, and Franchise specifications.
Greet guests as they arrive and assist them with seating at tables.
Take and retrieve guests' alcoholic beverage orders, utilizing suggestive selling techniques, when specified on function requirements.
Serve all food courses and non-alcoholic beverage items to the guest in accordance with departmental standards and function requirements.
Anticipate guests' needs, respond promptly, and acknowledge all guests; always maintain positive guest relations.
Be familiar with all hotel services/features and local attractions/activities to respond to guest inquiries accurately.
Handle guest complaints, ensuring guest satisfaction.
Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned station and service areas.
Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

The Banquet Server ensures quality customer service to our guests during events and banquets. Set up assigned tables, retrieve and serve beverages and food orders to guest tables according to hotel specifications and group requirements; maintain cleanliness and condition of the work areas and equipment.

Qualifications

Previous experience in banquet operations and/or hospitality preferred.
Ability to satisfactorily communicate with guests, management, and co-workers to their understanding.
High school graduate or equivalent, some college preferred.
Minimum age requirement to serve alcoholic beverages.
ServSafe and/or food safety training.
Alcohol awareness training (such as TIPS).
Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
Knowledge of local activities and attractions appropriate for clientele.

Courtyard by Marriott Newark-University of Delaware

Rest and recharge at our hotel in Newark, Delaware

Located on the University of Delaware campus and surrounded by popular downtown destinations including Newark Main Street, Christiana Mall, Deerfield Golf Club, and the Casino at Delaware Park, the Courtyard Newark-University of Delaware puts you in the middle of everything. Our hotel offers free parking in addition to comfortable rooms and suites, featuring complimentary Wi-Fi, luxurious bedding, and flat-screen TVs. Have a delicious meal at our on-site restaurant, The Bistro, serving American cuisine and Starbucks® coffee, or enjoy a handcrafted cocktail or local craft beer at our Lobby Bar and Lounge. Host your next meeting or event in one of our two contemporary meeting venues. Our pool was recently closed, and will be replaced with a state-of-the-art fitness center. Whether you're on-the-go or have time to spare, maintaining a healthy lifestyle is easy with our new 24-hour fitness center. Hotel housekeeping is operating at a modified version, refreshing only what’s necessary based on guest needs.