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Halepuna

Banquet/Catering - Server (On-Call)

Halepuna, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States, 96814


Halekulani, 2199 Kalia Road, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America

Req #982Monday, April 8, 2024LEGACY is a core value that Halekulani lives by to celebrate our cultural history. For over 100 years, the hotel has welcomed visitors to Waikiki Beach, sharing our gracious hospitality, impeccable service, and unparalleled cuisine. Halekulani and Halepuna Waikiki employees live the legacy through the "art of service."As an integral part of a team, the Banquet Server is responsible for continuously looking for ways to improve each guest’s experience from providing exceptional guest service to serving the guests in a professional manner; performs all the necessary operational duties.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Greet and acknowledge all arriving/departing guests.Know the location of the Banquet Facilities; Function rooms; storage; and kitchen areas.Read and understand the information on the Banquet Event Orders; food and beverage menus; types of service and set ups.Set up function rooms according to the information provided on the Banquet Event Orders. Set silverware; glassware; and china. Other duties setting up candles; table numbers; center sets (sugar bowls; creamers; salt and pepper shakers). Assist guests with setting the centerpieces and favors.Understand the various sequence of service.Prepare and maintain service items, including rolls, butter, and beverages. Set up individual wait stations with the appropriate supplies as dictated by the function and Banquet Captains.Return all silver; glass; and china back to the Stewarding Department. Keep all shelves, cabinet areas clean and presentable. Check stations and other function areas for lost and forgotten items.Perform all other duties as may be required or assigned.SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Minimum 1 year prior experience as a Banquet Server preferred.High school diploma or equivalent vocational training certificate, prior restaurant service and guest relations experience preferred.LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Liquor Commission Card and certification from alcohol awareness program required to serve alcoholic beverages.Certification of previous training in liquor, wine and food service preferred.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Ability to anticipate guest needs; respond promptly and acknowledge all guests.Ensure familiarity with all hotel services/features to respond to guest inquiries accurately.Must be highly organized, detail-oriented and have the ability to multi-task.Ability to maintain positive guest relations at all times.Available to work on Holidays; Special Days like Mother’s Day; Easter; and be able to work on weekends and double shifts as the business volume may require.PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Ability to move tables and chairs in dining room.Ability to lift and carry Banquet oval trays with food courses weighing up to 30 lbs.Ability to stand/walk for up to 8 hours throughout work shift.Maintain stationary position for up to 8 hours throughout work shift.Ability to stand; walk; use the hands to fingers; to handle and feel objects; or controls; talk and hear. Frequently required to reach with arms or hands; occasionally required to sit; climb; or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch; crawl; taste or smell.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth & distance vision; and the ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENT

Outdoor, non-air conditioned restaurant environment.Exposure to hot, humid weather conditions.Hotels and Resorts of Halekulani is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

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