Banquet Server

Banquet Server/Set Up
EXPERIENCED BANQUET SERVER

Tampa Yacht & Country Club is a 117 year old private club serving 1,450 families. As a founding member of the Florida Council of Yacht Clubs, the Club is recognized as one of the nation’s premiere yacht clubs & has enjoyed the prestigious “Platinum Clubs of America” status since 2003. The Club’s membership is comprised of Tampa’s social & business leaders. Club facilities include a 21 thousand square foot Clubhouse with formal & informal dining rooms, an elegant ballroom & two private party rooms.

Adjacent to the Clubhouse is a poolside Snack Bar Pavilion, an Olympic Swimming Pool, Tennis Courts, a Pro Shop, Fitness/Aerobics Center & Locker Rooms. In addition to the Clubhouse, there is also an Equestrian Center and a 100 slip Marina. The club sits on Hillsborough Bay offering exceptional views. Historically, the Club is known among the area’s clubs, high end restaurants & resorts for its exceptional food and service.

Here at the Tampa Yacht & Country Club, we are “Ladies & Gentleman, serving Ladies & Gentleman”. We are looking for knowledgeable, experienced & positive servers to join our growing food & beverage team. This opportunity requires previous experience as a server in an upscale food & beverage operation.

Job Summary:

To provide food & beverage service to all members & guests’, while also creating & providing excellent & memorable member experiences. Banquet employees are tasked with many duties including but not limited to the following.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Providing all members with an exceptional dining experience
• Thorough knowledge & understanding of event details and menus
• Ability to work cohesively with team members
• Utilization of proper food handling & service techniques
• Performing all side work duties before & after shift
• Set up and break down of events
• Building rapport & relationships with all members with the ability to greet them by name
• Remain calm in high stress situations
• Understand how to properly resolve problems to the member or guest complete satisfaction, and notifying management when issues arise
• Ensuring satisfaction from the moment a member steps through the door

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 2* years’ Banquet/Catering or Upscale Dining preferred*
• Country Club experience is preferred but not required
• Wine, Beer & Alcohol knowledge is necessary
• Ability to remain organized & professional in all situations
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds

Tampa Yacht Club is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment policies and decisions on employment and promotion are based on merit, qualifications, performance, and business needs. The decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees are made in a nondiscriminatory manner, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state, or local statutes. We are a drug free workplace and any candidates we consider must pass a drug test and background check.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Paid training
• Referral program

Work Location: In person