Banquet Server

Job title: Banquet Server

Job description: Co-op Education Employer of the Year Award, Camosun College

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Vancouver Island Wedding Industry Award – Best Indoor Ceremony Venue

Are you interested in joining the leading culinary hotel in Victoria? We offer a fun work atmosphere that promotes creativity & career development, and boasts a team of energetic, passionate food & beverage and culinary professionals. If this sounds like you, we’d love to meet you!

Job Title: Banquet Server

Job Status: Permanent. Hours of work per week will vary based on business volume

Summary of Position:
To represent the Inn at Laurel Point in all guest interactions as an “Elegant, Pacific Rim Inspired waterfront inn where memories are created.” A Banquet Server serves food and beverage to guests and provides table maintenance and room setup and tear down.

Responsibilities:

· Greet guests in a friendly, enthusiastic manner

· Serve guests food and beverage

· Setup and tear down of banquet functions in a timely manner

· Attention to detail and ensuring cleanliness of service areas

· Reading and understanding Banquet Event Orders and following every last detail

· Direct liaison with Events department and Culinary department to ensure setup of function meets standards

· Working quickly and efficiently with team members and individually

· Ensures that all safety procedures are followed when transporting equipment and reports injuries immediately to leader

· Responsible for handling of all equipment and linens and ensuring these are in proper working order, e.g. no rips or stains on linen

· Complete other duties as assigned in a timely manner

· Complies with the Inn at Laurel Point’s procedures and code of ethics

Reports To: Director of Food & Beverage, Food & Beverage Manager Job Requirements/Qualifications:

Qualifications:

· Knowledgeable of all serving standards

· Previous serving experience required

· Previous Banquet serving experience an asset

· Food and wine knowledge

· Foodsafe Level 1 and Serving It Right certified

· Ability to work effectively and efficiently with limited supervision

· Ability to problem solve

· Team oriented

· Must be able to embrace the 4 core values of the Inn at Laurel Point: Excellence, Respect, Curiosity and Stewardship

Job Requirements:

· Must have flexible availability and transportation for shift work: from very early mornings, to very late nights (past midnight) as shifts will vary from day-to-day and week-to-week

· Must be fully available to work weekends and statutory holidays

· Must be able to lift 40lbs on a regular basis

· Must be legally permitted to work in Canada Recommended Training:

• Serving It Right

• Salary/Wage: $20.20/hr ($15.20/hr, plus a minimum $5 of gratuities for every hour worked)

Job Application Process:

Closing Date: Please submit your application as soon as possible as applications are reviewed daily

Apply Now! Please email your resume to Ann Reeves, Human Resources Manager at careers@laurelpoint.com. For more information, please visit our Careers page at www.laurelpoint.com/careers or contact Ann directly at 250-414-6726.

What’s in it for you?

• A fun & friendly workplace culture that embraces diversity
• Cross-training opportunities to grow your skills
• Best staff meal in town and by the way, it’s free!
• Complimentary parking on non-restricted days during the off-season
• Colleague of the month recognition program
• Summertime volleyball on Sticky Wicket rooftop, BBQs on our stunning Terrace patio, free themed year-end Gala to thank you
• AURA waterfront restaurant +patio staff discount – 50%
• Need a staycation? We’ve got you covered, after your 1-year work anniversary, enjoy a complimentary one night stay including breakfast for 2
• Friends & Family hotel discount (so you can show off your amazing workplace)
• Candidate referral bonus – $300
• Industry discounts
• Workshops
• Skill and advancement training programs
• Shower and locker facilities

Thank you for considering Inn at Laurel Point!

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Location: Vancouver, BC

Job date: Fri, 28 May 2021 01:12:50 GMT