Banquet Server | Hamilton Courtyard

• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and varied shifts, as required to meet the needs of the Company’s business operations.
• Maintains food and beverage safety and quality based on hotel, Shaner, and Franchise specifications.
• Greet guests as they arrive and assist them with seating at tables.
• Take and retrieve guests' alcoholic beverage orders, utilizing suggestive selling techniques, when specified on function requirements.
• Serve all food courses and non-alcoholic beverage items to the guest in accordance with departmental standards and function requirements.
• Anticipate guests' needs, respond promptly, and acknowledge all guests; always maintain positive guest relations.
• Be familiar with all hotel services/features and local attractions/activities to respond to guest inquiries accurately.
• Handle guest complaints, ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned station and service areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

The Banquet Server ensures quality customer service to our guests during events and banquets.  Set up assigned tables, retrieve and serve beverages and food orders to guest tables according to hotel specifications and group requirements; maintain cleanliness and condition of the work areas and equipment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in banquet operations and/or hospitality preferred.
• Ability to satisfactorily communicate with guests, management, and co-workers to their understanding. 
• High school graduate or equivalent, some college preferred.
• Minimum age requirement to serve alcoholic beverages.
• ServSafe and/or food safety training.
• Alcohol awareness training (such as TIPS).
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
• Knowledge of local activities and attractions appropriate for clientele. 

Shaner Hotel Group

Shaner Hotels is one of the hospitality industry's leading award-winning hotel owner-operators and management companies. Our growing portfolio includes more than 70 full-service, select-service, extended-stay, and resort properties, representing over 8,000 guest rooms across 14 states and three countries.

We proudly partner with many of the world's most recognized hospitality brands, as well as distinctive independent hotels, delivering exceptional guest experiences and operational excellence across every property.

Beyond hotel management, Shaner Hotels provides a comprehensive range of hospitality services for investors, hotel owners, and brand partners, including hotel development, design and construction, revenue management, e-commerce, sales and marketing, human resources, accounting, and operational support.

Whether you're joining one of our hotels or our corporate team, you'll become part of an organization committed to innovation, professional growth, and delivering outstanding hospitality. At Shaner Hotels, we invest in our people and provide opportunities to build rewarding careers across every area of the hospitality industry.

Shaner Hotels has an exciting opportunity at the Courtyard by Marriott Hamilton located in trendy Hamilton, Ohio! Situated in the heart of downtown Hamilton and just minutes from Cincinnati, our hotel offers guests a convenient location, exceptional service, and a welcoming experience.

The Courtyard Hamilton provides guests with first-rate amenities and easy access to a variety of family-friendly attractions, local dining, entertainment, and everything the Greater Cincinnati area has to offer.

We are looking for passionate, service-focused individuals who take pride in their work and are committed to creating memorable experiences for every guest. If you are dedicated to delivering exceptional hospitality and want to be part of a team that values excellence, teamwork, and career growth, we would love to speak with you!

Join the Courtyard Hamilton team and start your journey with Shaner Hotels today!