Banquet Servers - Restaurant, Event Center, Boutique Hotel

Job Description
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The Wilbur Mansion is actively searching for efficient, personable, and customer-focused Banquet Servers to serve our onsite catered events! The Wilbur Mansion is Bethlehem's newest restaurant, event center, and boutique hotel located at the gateway to North and South Bethlehem. The Wilbur will be opening October 2022. Come join us in creating a community based culture!

The Wilbur Mansion is a family owned venue, managed by Hay Creek Hotels. To learn more, visit wilburmansion.com, Instagram @wilburmanison and haycreekhotels.com We'd love to meet you!

Job Summary:

• Set-up and break-down of events according to BEO and floor plan outlines, including moving/stacking tables and chairs, setting linens, flatware, and glassware, arranging dcor, setting and breaking down buffet line, and all other assigned pre-function duties.
• Service events according to BEO timing and direction from Banquet Captain.
• Provide bottled wine service to tables according to standards.
• Tend to stationary hors d'oeuvres or perform passed hors d'oeuvre service to guests.
• Act as client contact when assigned.
• Clear the meeting room, including stationary in-room trays and covered carts to break-down buffets. Sort and assist culinary team with breaking down and addressing excess banquet food.
• Act as buffet runner, effectively communicating to culinary staff when additional food items are needed in the event space.
• Maintain proper storage of banquet dcor, tools, linens, and equipment.
• Complete designated pre-event, side work, and post-event tasks efficiently and thoroughly.

Wage:

• $12 per hour plus a percentage of Service Charge
• $25 per hour guarantee during opening
• Some cash tips may be received

Benefits:

• Insurance Benefit package, to include Company-funded Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Accident, and Critical Illness
• Competitive Salary/Wages
• Competitive Paid Time Off Structure including Vacation, Sick, Holiday Pay, Jury Duty Leave, and Bereavement Leave
• Standard Annual Performance/Salary Reviews
• Merit and Cost of Living Adjustments
• Complimentary Meals Daily
• Employee and Friends & Family Lodging Discounts as low as forty-nine dollars per night at all HCH Properties
• Discounts at specific property partners (NEIRA, Historic Hotels of America)
• 50% Discount when Dining at any HCH Property
• Industry Discounts through Working Advantage (Entertainment Tickets, Hotels, Rental Cars, Outdoor Activities, Restaurants, etc.)
• Discounts at each of our Spas, Golf Courses, Fitness rooms/programs and other featured amenities
• Supportive, open-door policy work environment
• Work Culture that is fun, energetic and motivating
• Employee Recognition Program
• Accelerated Career Advancement to include professional enrichment, conferences & classes, and manager in training programs.

Our Core Beliefs;

We promote and support a culture that Delights & Surpriseseach of our customers, associates, and business partners. Our Host Philosophyencourages each associate to develop the skills necessary to offer outstandinghospitality service outside the scope of their primary job responsibilities.Our Associate Promise is the commitment to truly listen to and communicateopenly and honestly with all team members. We embrace Pride Of Ownership tocreate an, "I can, I am, I own," empowered approach to everything wedo. Partnering in our Local Community and respecting the environment we live inare beliefs we incorporate into daily operations.

Experience and Skills
Required Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 1 year serving /banquet experience
• Alcohol service training certificate a plus (will train if needed).
• Ability to work in a constructive, team working environment with a positive, upbeat and customer-focused attitude
• Ability to operate smoothly under time-sensitive pressure while keeping composure and hospitality