Banquet Server|Part-time| Mobile Convention Center
Company : Dallas Convention Center
Location : Mobile, AL, 36602
Job Type : Part Time
Date Posted : 7 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 Server will provide ultimate hospitality for guests in a fast-paced, high volume environment.
This role will pay an hourly rate of $18.00
Benefits for PT roles: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.
EVERGREEN ROLE: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no application deadline.
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 to serve alcoholic drinks.
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
Working as a Banquet Server in Mobile, AL, especially at Dallas Convention Center, requires stamina to stand for long hours and the ability to carry heavy trays up to 30 lbs. The role involves frequent bending and reaching, which makes physical fitness crucial for managing fast-paced event environments effectively.
Part-time banquet serving at a venue like Dallas Convention Center focuses on large-scale events requiring multitasking across food and beverage stations, unlike typical restaurant shifts. The workflow includes setup, inventory management, and guest interaction in high-volume settings, demanding flexibility and keen attention to event orders.
Starting as a banquet server at Dallas Convention Center can open pathways to supervisory roles or event coordination within hospitality. Gaining experience in high-volume banquet service builds transferable skills that are valued in broader venue management and hospitality sectors.
Part-time banquet servers in Mobile, AL, typically earn around $15 to $20 per hour. At Dallas Convention Center, the posted rate is $18.00 hourly, reflecting competitive wages aligned with the region's hospitality market and the skill demands of high-volume event service.
Dallas Convention Center, under Oak View Group, prioritizes diversity to foster innovation and service excellence. Their banquet server roles embrace inclusivity by celebrating varied backgrounds, ensuring a welcoming environment that enhances team collaboration and guest satisfaction in Mobile, AL.
Servers at Dallas Convention Center are expected to maintain premium hospitality standards consistent with Oak View Group's global reputation. This includes fine dining-level service, independent work during quiet periods, and strict adherence to detailed banquet event orders, differentiating it from typical local venues.
Mobile's event-driven economy keeps banquet server roles in steady demand, especially with venues like Dallas Convention Center hosting frequent large-scale events. While competition exists, ongoing recruitment and evergreen applications mean motivated candidates have continual opportunities.
Mobile's urban layout allows manageable commutes to Dallas Convention Center via car or local transit. Flexible scheduling with nights and weekends can ease peak hour travel concerns, making it practical for part-time servers residing in various Mobile neighborhoods.
Candidates with at least one year in banquets, restaurants, or event service settings gain an edge. Familiarity with banquet event orders, ability to carry multiple entrees, and a positive customer-focused attitude are highly valued for serving roles at Dallas Convention Center.
Dallas Convention Center offers part-time banquet server positions that require availability during nights, weekends, and select holidays. Flexibility is essential to meet varying event schedules, which benefits those seeking adaptable work hours alongside other commitments.