Banquet Server | Part-Time | Ken Garff (Utah) University Center Club
Company : SPECTRA
Location : Salt Lake City, UT, 84112
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 providing exceptional food and beverage service to guests in accordance OVG standards. This role ensures all banquet and event setups are executed accurately and efficiently, maintaining cleanliness, organization, and attention to detail throughout service. The Banquet Server sets up and maintains food and beverage stations, and delivers fine dining-level service in a professional and friendly manner. The position requires strong communication skills, the ability to multitask, and a commitment to guest satisfaction. Candidates must be able to lift and carry trays, work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays, and maintain a safe, organized, and welcoming environment for both guests and team members.
This role pays an hourly rate of $12.00 to $16.00 and is tip eligible
Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching
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.
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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
SPECTRA's partnership with Ken Garff offers banquet servers a unique experience with high-profile events and a focus on fine dining service. Compared to other venues in Salt Lake City, servers here engage with diverse crowds and benefit from structured event setups, enhancing skills beyond typical restaurant roles.
Expect to be on your feet for extended periods, carrying trays with up to 8 entrees and lifting objects up to 30 pounds regularly. The job requires bending, stretching, and multitasking in a fast-paced environment, making physical stamina and agility essential for success.
Yes, many banquet servers transition into supervisory or management roles within hospitality venues. Gaining experience with SPECTRA at the University Center Club can open doors to event coordination or full-time hospitality positions, especially given the company's emphasis on training and development.
SPECTRA values strong communication, multitasking abilities, and a positive attitude. Servers must maintain professionalism and guest satisfaction while working flexible hours. Attention to detail and the ability to work independently during slower periods are also highly prized.
Even part-time banquet servers at SPECTRA have access to a 401(k) savings plan with matching contributions. This benefit supports long-term financial planning, which is somewhat rare in part-time hospitality roles, highlighting SPECTRA's commitment to employee well-being.
Banquet servers can expect to earn between $12.00 and $16.00 per hour at this location, plus tips. This competitive pay aligns with Salt Lake City's hospitality market and reflects the skill level required for fine dining banquet service.
Salt Lake City's thriving event and hospitality scene creates steady demand for banquet servers, especially in premier venues like the University Center Club. While there is competition, candidates with prior experience and flexible availability tend to stand out in the hiring process.
Given Salt Lake City's traffic patterns, proximity to downtown or accessible public transit routes can significantly ease commutes. Servers working nights or weekends should consider travel times during off-peak hours to maintain punctuality and reduce stress.
Mastering fine dining etiquette, managing multiple trays simultaneously, and setting up beverage stations proficiently are critical. Additionally, anticipating guest needs and maintaining organized service areas contribute to delivering the high standards expected by SPECTRA.
Besides typical serving duties, servers must interpret banquet event orders accurately, manage inventory of food and beverages, and ensure event spaces remain orderly. Working flexible schedules including holidays is also a distinct aspect of this role.