Banquet Server

Employer Info

Nominated for 2013 Steel Design Awards of Excellence, Renaissance Edmonton Airport Hotel offers you far more than the typical airport hotel experience. Whether you're laying over or in need of a lie-down, luxurious touches like in-room Keurig® coffee machines and state-of-the-art fitness center make you feel right at home. While soundproofed modular solid wall construction and triple-glazed, argon-filled glass, ensures there's always time for quiet moments. Company Website: Renaissance Edmonton Airport Hotel 

Description

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Hey, banquet rockstars! We're on the hunt for a dynamic Part Time Banquet Server to join our incredible Banquets team here at the Renaissance! If you're all about serving up top-notch hospitality with a side of smiles, we want you! This is a permanent PART TIME position that pays $15.50 an hour, and guess what? You'll also be raking in those sweet gratuities!

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE JOB

Welcome to the home of awesome banquet facilities - the Renaissance Edmonton Airport Hotel! We need your energy and enthusiasm to ensure our guests fall head over heels for our venue and keep coming back for more. As a multitasking magician, you'll be busy serving, setting rooms, assisting guests, and flipping rooms like a pro. We're talking smooth operations all around!

Attend pre-function briefings and bring your A-game to create magical banquet experiences for our guests.
Channel your setup skills! Read a BEO (that's Banquet Event Order) and work your magic to set up the perfect "mise en place" for each function. Pristine linens, sparkling silverware, and clean, unspotted glassware are your tools of the trade!
Be the menu maestro! Know our menu inside out and impress guests with your delightful descriptions of each scrumptious item. Team up with the captain to set up scrumptious buffets and other special food stations.
Timing is everything! Follow the cues to serve each course like clockwork.
Greet and serve guests with warmth and charm, ensuring they have a fantastic dining experience.
Anticipate and fulfill guest requests like a mind reader. If needed, pass them on to the captain for superhero-level service.
Keep your station neat and clean, constantly patrolling to top up water and coffee, and tidying up like a pro. You've got this place sparkling!
Use suggestive selling techniques to delight guests with extra offerings like fine wine or after-dinner cordials.
Money matter! Handle guest checks and payments like a pro when taking a la carte beverage orders.
Complete any assigned side work and lend a hand wherever needed. Teamwork makes the dream work!
Party Teardown: Help the captain break down tables and equipment. Your cleanup skills will leave the place looking spick and span!
Organized Guru: Keep banquet aisles and storage areas in tip-top shape and keep things tidy! Clear the in-room trays and break down tables like a banquet superstar.
Return all service equipment to the kitchen and ensure its spick and span for the next grand event.
Lost and Found Master: Report any lost or damaged equipment. Your keen eye will ensure nothing goes astray!
Flexibility is key! Adapt to changing demands and jump in wherever needed to keep the department running like a well-oiled machine.

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU

At our hotel, we believe in taking care of our team members just as much as we take care of our guests. That's why we offer a fun and exciting range of benefits that are sure to keep you happy, healthy, and well-fed.

We offer more than just a paycheck; our travel program opens up a world of discounted rates for Marriott hotels across the globe for you and your friends & family.

But we don't just feed your wanderlust - we also feed your appetite. Our chefs whip up delicious staff meals every day, so you can fuel up for a busy day of representing the Renaissance brand and assisting guests and clients.

That's not all! You can also say goodbye to waiting for payday with our on-demand pay system. Plus, you'll enjoy a 50% discount on food and drinks for you and your friends at HALO Bar|Bistro, so you can always have a good time without breaking the bank.

Our in-house management training program ensures you're always growing. And, get ready for some unforgettable fun with our quarterly work events. As a member of our award-winning team, you'll be the expert in welcoming and guiding our guests and clients to the best experiences in town. From sharing insider knowledge about local hotspots to anticipating their needs, you'll create lasting impressions on our guests' journeys.

Special Requirements

WHAT DO YOU NEED?

High school diploma or GED
Proserve Certification
Able to work with little supervision.
Superior customer service skills with prior experience in the hospitality industry
Able to lift heavy objects.
Prior hotel experience is a strong asset