Restaurant Server | Full-Time | Ken Garff (Utah) University Center Club
Company : SPECTRA
Location : Salt Lake City, UT, 84112
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 12 January 2026
Oak View Group
Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.
Position Summary
The Restaurant Server will provide ultimate hospitality for guests in a fast-paced, high volume environment.
This role will pay an hourly rate of $9.00-$13.00 and is tip eligible.
Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays)
This position will remain open until December 19, 2025.
About the Venue
The Ken Garff University Club, located in the South End Zone of Rice-Eccles Stadium, is a premier private social hub for alumni, faculty, staff, and the Salt Lake City community. Offering stunning views, exclusive amenities, and a vibrant calendar of events from game-day celebrations to themed soirées, the Ken Garff University Club creates memorable moments in an unparalleled setting. The club is a unique space for dining, networking, and celebrations.
If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional member experiences in a dynamic, high-energy environment, this is the perfect place to grow your career while being part of something truly special.
Responsibilities
- Maintains knowledge of the menu and any special items being offered.
- Provides quick, attentive, friendly and professional service to banquet guests and is able to communicate clearly with all customers.
- Ensures that food items are served at proper temperature and immediately upon availability from the kitchen, as ordered by the customer.
- Ensures neat presentation of all ordered items, with no spill-over.
- Pre-buses tables and full buses tables when necessary during peak periods.
- Maintains availability to work during many peak periods.
- Stocks beverage station(s) when necessary (ice, juices, glassware, sugar packets, etc).
- Maintains high responsiveness to customer desires and requests.
- Maintains a professional and clean appearance.
- Communicates with wait staff, bus persons, bartenders, supervisors, and kitchen staff in order to improve communication and coordination so that patrons may be impressed by their dining experience.
- Builds and maintains knowledge regarding bar offerings so that patron questions may be accurately answered.
Qualifications
- Experience working in a fast-paced, high volume environment preferred.
- Must have a High School Diploma, G.E.D. or related Food Service Job Experience.
- Must acquire and maintain a Food Handlers Card, Alcohol Awareness Certification, and other required compliance trainings.
- Ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment.
- Ability to communicate with employees, co-workers, management staff and guest in a clear, business-like and respectful manner which focuses on generating a positive enthusiastic and cooperative work environment.
Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference
At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.
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Frequently asked questions
Salt Lake City’s vibrant event and dining sectors demand skilled servers, especially in prestigious venues such as the Ken Garff University Center Club. Competition is moderate, with a preference for candidates experienced in fast-paced environments and hospitality certifications, reflecting the city's increasing emphasis on premium guest experiences.
In Utah, restaurant servers at live event establishments often need a valid food handlers card and alcohol awareness certification, aligning with local health regulations. These credentials ensure safe, responsible service in dynamic settings like Ken Garff University Center, enhancing guest safety and compliance with state laws.
Serving at Ken Garff University Center Club involves navigating a high-volume, event-driven atmosphere with a focus on premium hospitality. Unlike standard restaurants, this role demands adaptability during game-day celebrations and exclusive social events, blending impeccable service with dynamic guest interactions.
Full-time servers in elite venues like those under Oak View Group can advance into supervisory roles, event coordination, or specialized hospitality positions. The organization's broad portfolio and emphasis on excellence foster pathways toward management and specialized guest service careers.
Yes, the advertised hourly pay of $9.00 to $13.00 for servers at Ken Garff University Center Club is competitive within Salt Lake City’s hospitality market, especially considering the tip-eligible nature and comprehensive benefits package provided for full-time roles.
SPECTRA offers a unique environment in Salt Lake City by combining event-driven service with premium hospitality standards. Compared to typical local restaurants, servers here engage with a diverse clientele in high-profile venues, supported by structured benefits and training programs.
Servers at SPECTRA’s Ken Garff University Center Club are expected to deliver attentive, professional, and friendly service, ensuring clear communication with guests and team members. This role prioritizes creating memorable dining experiences within a fast-paced, event-oriented setting.
Applicants should emphasize their ability to thrive in high-volume environments, knowledge of food and beverage service, teamwork, communication skills, and certifications such as food handlers and alcohol awareness, which are crucial for success in this dynamic hospitality role.
Yes, full-time servers benefit from health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with matching, and paid time off including vacation and holidays, surpassing many local hospitality offerings and supporting employee well-being.