Banquet Server | Part-Time | Utah Valley Convention Center

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

Banquet Servers are responsible to respond to all food and beverage needs of our guest. Servers will work several different types of events including buffets, served meals, buffet receptions, served cocktail parties, weddings, and other types of events. The convention center will be open for business during breakfast, lunch, and dinner hour. Servers will also be given the opportunity to work in other food and beverage outlets. Servers must have a food handlers cards from Utah County and be Sips and Tips Certified.

This role will pay an hourly rate of $14.00-$15.00. 

Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching

EVERGREEN ROLE: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no application deadline

Responsibilities

• Refill all drinks and beverages.
• Remove dishes and glasses from table and take them to the kitchen or breakdown station.
• Remove and replace table linens and service settings as required.
• Clean and arrange workstations, chairs, and table pieces.
• Refill salt, pepper, sugar, cream, and condiment containers.
• Give menu descriptions to customers, and answer questions regarding preparation.
• Memorize or write down special orders from customers.
• Relay orders to the chef or kitchen.
• Serve meals to customers or direct customers to buffets.
• Observe customers to find out if anything else is needed.
• Determine when the meal and beverages have been finished.
• Work safely to promote safe work environment for self and co-workers.
• Perform other side work duties as required.
• Be sure that all details of the job are performed, and the work is accurate.

Qualifications

• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to speak clearly so that listeners may understand.
• Must be able to make fast, simple, repeated movements of fingers, hands and wrists.
• Able to multi-task.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull or carry heavy objects.
• Must have strong communication skills.
• Must be able to understand and follow instructions and follow through with tasks and shifts as assigned.
• Knowledge of providing special services to customers based on their needs.
• Knowledge of the rules and uses of numbers including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and statistics.
• Work experience in events, banquets or restaurants.
• High school diploma or equivalent GED. Equivalent experience may be substituted.

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.