A private Club, located on the North Shore’s Lakefront near Evanston, is seeking SERVICE STAFF – Banquet Servers for their busy Member and Banquet Dining. Experience preferred, willing to train. Need extra income? This is for you. We offer an hourly pay rate of $18-$22 (No Tips) and a quality, pleasant, team-oriented work environment. This position requires working on nights, weekends, and some holidays, given the nature of the business.
Job Task and Duties:
- Performs pre- and post-shift duties, sets up side stations, and performs assigned side work.
- Checks assigned tables for proper and complete table setting and layout per the banquet set-up sheet.
- Provides immediate attention to all members/guests upon arrival of function.
- Has knowledge of all menu items.
- Take beverage orders correctly.
- Serve beverages to guests on the right-hand side.
- Serve all food from the left-hand side with your left hand.
- Clear all plates from the right with your right hand. Never stack dishes.
- Pours and refills wine, water, coffee, and/or other beverages served with and after the meal.
- Continually monitor your table. You are the server, and you must be on the floor at all times.
- Assists in closing function by performing various tasks; bussing glasses, dishes, silverware, removing votives, and linen.
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of 1 year of previous restaurant experience required
- Maintain a BASSET and ServSafe Food Handlers Certification.
- Extensive knowledge of food and beverage preparation and handling.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and time management skills.
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficient with Point of Sale systems
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds and carry trays of food weighing up to 25 pounds.
