Banquet Server | Seasonal Part-Time | Polar Park
Company : SPECTRA
Location : Worcester, MA, 01608
Job Type : Part Time
Date Posted : 11 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 Banquet Server is responsible for delivering exceptional food and beverage service for all high volume events in accordance with OVG standards. This role requires the ability to interpret Banquet Event Orders, carry multiple entrees, and maintain organized, clean, and well-stocked service areas. Servers provide professional, fine-dining-level hospitality by anticipating guest needs and ensuring an outstanding experience. The position demands attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays is required.
This is a seasonal role from October 24, 2025 and will end on December 31, 2025.
This role will pay an hourly rate of $18.00
This position will remain open until December 31, 2025.
Responsibilities
- Ability to read and understand Banquet Event Orders.
- Ability to carry at least 8 entrees per tray.
- Provide fine dining level food and beverage service to guests for all events consistent with DLTCC standards of service.
- Initiate and maintain friendly and professional contact with guests ensuring that all needs are anticipated and met.
- Setup and maintain both food and beverage stations in various locations throughout the building consistent with DLTCC standards of service.
- Maintain and inventory for both food and beverage stations.
- Maintain all event areas and front of house staging areas in a tidy and organized manner.
- Participate in both setup and cleanup of food and beverage service items.
- Ability to work independently during slower times
- Perform safe work by helping to provide a safe and clean work environment.
- Have a high level of social contact. Ability to work closely with staff and deal often with patrons.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends and select holidays.
- Must be detail oriented to ensure that work is accurate and complete.
- Ability to mutli-task.
- Ability to handle and move objects.
- Must have a customer-focused, positive and professional attitude.
- Ability to read with oral and written communications skills in the English language.
- Knowledge of basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).
- Must be able to stand for extend periods of time.
- Ability to bend, stretch, twist or reach out with the body, arms and/or legs.
- Must be able to lift, push, pull or carry heavy objects up to 30 lbs. and 15 lbs. often.
- Must be punctual with consistent attendance.
- Must be able to respond to simple complaints or inquiries from customers, members of the business community, and/or regulatory agencies.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent GED strong preferred. Equivalent experience may be substituted.
- Minimum of one (1) year of work experience in events, banquets or restaurants preferred.
- Must be at least eighteen years of age
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
Worcester experiences a moderate demand for seasonal banquet servers, especially during fall and holiday events. Candidates often face competition from hospitality and event venues, but flexible availability and fine-dining experience can significantly improve chances in this region’s lively event scene.
While formal certifications aren’t mandatory, completing a food safety or hospitality service course recognized in Massachusetts can be an advantage. Worcester employers appreciate candidates who understand local health regulations and polished customer service skills tailored to high-volume event settings.
Banquet servers need strong endurance to stand for several hours and carry heavy trays with multiple entrees. Multitasking is critical—managing food stations, guest interactions, and event setups simultaneously ensures smooth, professional service in fast-paced environments.
Starting as a banquet server opens doors to supervisory or event coordinator roles within hospitality. Seasonal positions offer valuable guest service experience, often leading to year-round opportunities in catering management, restaurant leadership, or venue operations.
High-attendance events require banquet servers to be exceptionally organized, swiftly interpreting event orders and anticipating guest needs. The pace intensifies, demanding teamwork and precision to maintain service standards without compromising guest satisfaction.
SPECTRA emphasizes fine-dining level hospitality coupled with a commitment to diversity and inclusivity. Their focus on professional guest interactions and adherence to rigorous service standards offers a refined, supportive work environment unique to their portfolio of premier venues.
Banquet servers at SPECTRA must adapt to dynamic schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays. This flexibility supports the fluctuating demands of live events, ensuring seamless food and beverage service during peak activity periods.
This seasonal banquet server position at Polar Park offers an hourly rate of $18.00, reflecting competitive pay for part-time hospitality roles in Worcester, especially those requiring fine-dining service skills and physical endurance.
Emphasizing strong communication, multitasking proficiency, and experience in banquet or restaurant settings resonates well with local employers. Demonstrating punctuality and a positive, customer-focused attitude also enhances candidacy for part-time banquet server roles nearby.
Servers at Polar Park must efficiently manage multiple tasks, from carrying large trays to setting up stations, while anticipating guest needs amid the energetic flow of live events. This agility ensures high-quality service that complements the venue’s dynamic atmosphere.