Employment

Banquet servers can typically find employment at any food and beverage facility that can cater to large groups. While restaurants and social halls also fit into this category, banquet servers are most often found in hotels, resorts and private clubs specializing in social functions such as weddings, anniversaries and birthdays. Conventional centers also employ a large number of banquet staff to serve conventions that include meal functions.

Before the Meal

The banquet server's job begins hours before the guests arrive. Pre-meal duties can include laying table linen, setting china and silverware, filling water pitchers and brewing coffee. They are also responsible for preparing any items that will be present on the tables when guests enter, including salt and pepper, sugar bowls, rolls and butter, and salad dressings.

During the Meal

During the meal the banquet server is responsible for serving the meal. Meals are served from the left side of a guest while empty dishes are cleared from the right. When serving a table, ladies must always be served first. Between courses, the server is responsible for refilling water glasses and other drink glasses and tending to any other miscellaneous needs that guests in their area may have. Also, the server should be able to provide some information about the meal they are serving to any guest who needs it.

After the Meal

After the meal, banquet servers are responsible for clearing dishes and preparing them for the dishwashers. Once an event has concluded and the guests have left for the evening, the server will then clear the table of any remaining items and bring them back to their respective storage places.

Qualities of a Successful Banquet Server

A successful server will be attentive to guests without being intrusive. He should be knowledgeable about the food he is serving, taking time before a meal service to review the menu so he can answer any questions the guests may have. A successful banquet server will be able to serve a multi-course meal efficiently and fluidly. He should be able to make the guest feel at ease and create a comfortable environment. In addition to customer service, he must also be a team player. A good server recognizes when a fellow server may need help and offer assistance gladly. Banquet functions are a team effort and by combining these skills and characteristics, banquet servers have the opportunity to contribute to a memorable event.

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Banquet Server (Waiter) Job Description

Banquets are large parties given for a group of people, typically in a private dining room and in observation of a special event such as a marriage or business meeting. Banquet waiters or servers are amongst the team of food service workers who staff banquets.

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Function

Banquet waiters are responsible for providing food and beverages during a banquet.

Work Environment

Banquet servers work in restaurants, hotels, conference centers and banquet halls. Servers may work 40 hours per week or only on a part-time basis, with evening and weekend work being commonplace.

Variations

In some banquet facilities, servers assist with setting up the dining room as well as cleaning up after the event.

Education

There is no specific education required for banquet servers, but most employers prefer to hire individuals with a high school diploma.

Compensation

In December 2009, the average annual salary for banquet servers was $22,000, according to Indeed.com.

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A: How was the banquet?

B: It was great! It was a Conference Banquet. I’m completely worn out.

A: What do you mean?

B: Being a banquet server I had to make a memorable event for the guests and did my best.

A: I understand you. I had the same experience last year at a business banquet. We had to serve the guest with courtesy, assist and support banquet manager any time he needed our help. How many people were there?

B: A lot! About 100!

A: Oh, we started preparing early in the morning with making seating arrangements for guests. I made the picture, you can have a look.

B: Oh, really a great job! All glassware, silverware and linen are handled properly. Did you assist chef and other banquet staff in preparing foods?

A: Lucky we are. This time, no. But we escorted guests from other hotels to our. I don’t know the city well. For me it wasn’t an easy task.

B: But now you have a lot more for your future resume!

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B: One minute, sir. I’ll bring it immediately.

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A: Could I ask you what is the matter?

B: We have been waiting for our order for more than an hour. It’s awful!

A: I’ll change the situation immediately. What was your order? …..

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A: Can I have it now. I don’t like anything overcooked.

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B: Can we write down the steps?

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