Job Description

We're looking for enthusiastic, fun, and energetic people who take the work seriously, but not themselves. Let's see if we're a fit. We hope so. Overview of the role The Banquet Server will be responsible for the flawless delivery of all banquet events to ensure exceptional service to all guests. You will be involved in all aspects of banquet deliver to include greeting guests, serving the guest, and set up and break down of event areas. The Banquet Server will do this in a manner and practice that is consistent and in accordance with Autograph and Tribute Collection standard under the franchise of Mainsail.

Originally opened in 1927, The Fenway Hotel is an icon of the jazz age, playing host to notable explorers, artists, politicians, musicians and living legends in its time as an operating hotel. Today, Fenway is a Mainsail Lodging & Development project and a member of the prestigious Autograph Collection® of Marriott International, Inc.

It's time to write your own tune with us and join the band at Dunedin's very own jazz inspired boutique hotel. Can you sing along? Apply today! The Fenway Hotel overlooks the beautiful Dunedin Channel offering views of breathtaking sunsets and gorgeous Florida waters. This Historic Jazz inspired property is a part of the Marriott Autograph Collection group. We've created a homage to Dunedin's rich music history and a destination for those to get carried away in their own verse. If you share our passion, we look forward to hearing from you.

Wh at you have

• Previous hospitality and/or banquet serving experience

• Excellent customer service skills

• Able to use technology to include computers, tablets, POS, and iPads

• Excellent communications skills, in both written and spoken form

• Working knowledge of food and beverages

• Knowledge of local laws in regard to serving and consumption of alcohol

• High School Diploma or higher

What you'll do

• Set up functions in the banquet space to include other areas within the hotel as indicated in the Banquet Event Order

• Serve meals to the guest in a professional and hospitable manner, ensuring the meals are delivered to the correct recipient with allergies and specific meal requests in mind

• Set up for banquet functions to include placement of dishes, silverware, glasses, chafers, serving ware, linens, various décor, and condiments

• Pre-set tables to include (but not limited to) water, menus, and salads

• Handle and maintain station or station areas during banquet period, and inform supervisor of any changes or needs to not negatively impact guest experience

• Serve alcoholic beverage to guests while following local laws regarding alcohol consumption and checking validity of age

• Bus tables and station area quickly and quietly

• Clean up and break down function area upon end time; to include clearing of tables and banquet space, removal of food receptacles, and removal of linen and décor.

• Other necessary duties as assigned by reasonably assigned

Physical Demand

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time

• Ability to bend

• Ability to lift, pull 50 lbs

• Ability to communicate clearly

• Ability to work long hours as needed

Mental Demands

• Make sound judgments quickly

• Work on multiple tasks, making appropriate progress towards deadlines

• Able to work independently, take direction, and provide direction to others

• Manage differing personalities within the property, the resort, and the community

• Maintain the highest degree of confidentiality

• Ability to work effectively in stressful, high pressure situations

• Ability to effectively handle challenges in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary

Benefits

• Full-time Associate Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision | HSA & Flexible Spending Account Options | Basic Life & Disability Plan Options | 401K Retirement Plan | Paid Time Off | Holiday Pay | Career Training & Development Opportunities | Tuition Reimbursement | Bereavement Leave | Employee Assistant Program (EAP) | Jury Duty (May vary by state) | Employee Discounts | Employee Referral Bonus | Free meal for all full-service hotel employees

• Part-time Associate Benefits

All above listed benefits except for Medical Insurance and Holiday Pay

Mainsail Lodging & Development is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is Mainsail's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal state and/or local law. Mainsail Lodging & Development maintains a drug-free workplace.

Mainsail is an Equal Opportunity Employer and it does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military service and veteran status, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

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