Overview

The Lead Banquet Server plays a supervisory role by directing Banquet Servers in ensuring a pleasant experience for OVG guests who attend catered breakfasts, coffee breaks, luncheons, dinners, receptions, and other organized group affairs involving food and beverage service. This position will typically work within the Pasadena Convention Center and may oversee the banquet servers for as few as ten or as many as hundreds of guests. The style of service may range from casual to formal, involving passed cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, buffets, or highly coordinated multi-course meals in which each guest is served at the same time. The Lead Banquet Server will actively participate in the preparation, set-up, service, breakdown, and cleanup of catered functions. 

This role will pay an hourly rate of $25.00 - $26.00.

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

This position will remain open until November 27, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that servers follow all OVG uniform and grooming standards.
• Provide instruction during pre-shift meetings.
• Ensure clear and complete understanding of event flow, needs, and assignments.
• Ensure that servers follow established procedures for time and attendance and taking assigned meal breaks.
• Apply consistent focus on the customer and pay close attention to detail in the performance of all tasks.
• Participate in and foster positive team relations with front of house, back of house, and management.
• Greet each guest who enters banquet areas.
• Be courteous and professional in all interactions.
• Demonstrate OVG standards for guest service.
• Perform other related duties, tasks, and responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• 1-2 years of related service experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Lead experience is a plus.
• Must meet state age requirements for handling alcoholic beverages.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects often. Ability to carry at least 8 entrees per tray.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and select holidays. 
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division). 
• Must be punctual with consistent attendance. 
• Must be able to respond to simple complaints or inquiries from customers.