Overview

The Banquet Server is responsible for providing exceptional food and beverage service to guests during events in accordance with OVG's fine dining standards. This role requires the ability to interpret Banquet Event Orders, carry large trays with efficiency and grace, and maintain a professional and friendly demeanor with all guests and staff. The Server sets up, maintains, and breaks down food and beverage stations while ensuring cleanliness, organization, and proper inventory control throughout service. A successful candidate will be detail-oriented, customer-focused, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment while also working independently during slower periods. This position requires strong communication skills and professionalism. Flexibility in scheduling, including evenings, weekends, and select holidays, is essential to meet event needs and uphold OVG's commitment to excellence.

This role will pay an hourly rate of $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