Banquet Server - River's Edge at the Arlington
Boost your chances before you apply.
Carmen's Group
PA
Summary
The Banquet Server is responsible for providing attentive service during weddings and corporate events, including serving food and beverages. They also assist with event setup, clearing tables, and maintaining clean service areas to ensure a memorable guest experience.
Job Description
Be Part of the Story at The Arlington Hotel & River’s Edge
At The Arlington Hotel & River’s Edge, every team member helps create memorable guest experiences. Located in the heart of Paris, our boutique hotel, restaurant, and event venue offer a welcoming place to grow, make an impact, and take pride in the hospitality you deliver each day.
As part of Carmens Group, you will join a hospitality family with more than 40 years of experience creating exceptional moments and making every guest feel welcome, valued, and at home.
What You Will Be Doing:
As a Banquet Server, you will help bring weddings, corporate events, and special celebrations to life by providing attentive service and genuine hospitality throughout each event.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Welcome guests and provide friendly, professional service
- Serve food and beverages while maintaining presentation and service standards
- Learn each event’s menu, timeline, and service plan
- Communicate dietary restrictions and special requests with the kitchen team
- Clear and reset tables, restock supplies, and maintain clean service areas
- Assist with banquet setup and service stations as needed
- Follow the direction of the Banquet Supervisor to support smooth event execution
- Work collaboratively with the banquet team to anticipate guest needs and create memorable experiences
- Perform other duties as assigned to support banquet operations
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in exceptional hospitality and enjoys creating memorable guest experiences.
The Spark You Bring to Every Celebration
- Experience in banquet, catering, restaurant, or other high-volume hospitality environments
- A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to assist wherever needed
- Strong communication skills and confidence working with both guests and team members
- The ability to stay organized and composed in busy event settings
- A guest-first mindset and genuine passion for creating memorable experiences
- Smart Serve Certification is an asset
- Flexibility to work weekdays, evenings, weekends, and event-based schedules
Why Work for Carmens Group?
- Flexible scheduling
- Great Place to Work Certified (2022–2024, 2026)
- Named Best Workplace in several award categories:
- Most Trusted Executive Teams
- Best Places to Work in Hospitality & Retail
- Best Places to Work in Canada
- Best Workplaces for Women
- Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness
- Perks & Benefits:
- Pay on Demand – get paid when you need it
- Global Hotel Discounts for your travels
- Staff discounts at our restaurants
- Employee Scholarship Program
- Wellness programs and staff events
- Opportunities to grow into leadership roles
- Employee recognition programs celebrating achievements and milestones
- Referral bonuses when you bring great talent to the team
- A safe, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture
Join a company that values your growth, wellbeing, and passion—where your career is supported every step of the way.
Position Details:
Job Type: Part-time, permanent
Vacancy: This posting is for an existing vacancy (replacement for a currently unfilled position)
Compensation: Minimum wage + gratuities
AI Disclosure: We do not use artificial intelligence in the screening or selection of applicants for this position.
We are Carmens Group—a proud Hamilton-born hospitality company with a mission to create extraordinary memories. Our venues include Carmens Event Centre, The C Hotel, The Lakeview, the Hamilton Convention Centre, fig&lemon Catering, The Arlington Hotel, and the Good Earth Food & Wine. Together, we’re shaping the future of Southern Ontario’s event and culinary scene—one unforgettable experience at a time.
Are You Ready to Take the Lead?
If you are a service-focused hospitality professional who enjoys working at special events and creating memorable experiences for guests, we would love to hear from you.
Carmens Group makes certain there is an equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. Carmens Group will strive to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify People & Culture upon scheduling your interview.
Hospitality can mean many things: a delicious meal with close friends, a warm smile, or a comfortable room after a long day. Great hospitality means creating extraordinary memories and extraordinary memories are created by those who are passionate about enriching the lives of others. At Carmens Group, we understand that hospitality is the expression of a love of people. This concept is at the very core of what we do.
With this idea as our guide, we’ve created Hamilton’s most esteemed hospitality establishments: Carmens Event Centre, C Hotel, Carmen's Catering, Baci Ristorante, the Hamilton Convention Centre by Carmen’s, Fig & Lemon, the Arlington Hotel, River's Edge at The Arlington, The Lakeview, and Mercanti Specialty Foods Inc. Each of these settings offers unique experiences, all infused by the passion that has continued to make our organization successful for over four decades.
We also know that great hospitality and a love of people cannot be contained within four walls. That’s why we’re not just committed to enriching the lives of our guests, but also to the diverse communities in Hamilton, Ontario. Through our Carmens Group Cares program, we support organizations such as Good Shepherd, The United Way, and Charity of Hope.
By dedicating ourselves to nurturing personal connections with our guests, our stakeholders, and our community, we have cultivated a positive culture and an organization positioned for sustainable success.
Founded
1978
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Hospitality
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Hamilton, Ontario
Hospitality can mean many things: a delicious meal with close friends, a warm smile, or a comfortable room after a long day. Great hospitality means creating extraordinary memories and extraordinary memories are created by those who are passionate about enriching the lives of others. At Carmens Group, we understand that hospitality is the expression of a love of people. This concept is at the very core of what we do.
With this idea as our guide, we’ve created Hamilton’s most esteemed hospitality establishments: Carmens Event Centre, C Hotel, Carmen's Catering, Baci Ristorante, the Hamilton Convention Centre by Carmen’s, Fig & Lemon, the Arlington Hotel, River's Edge at The Arlington, The Lakeview, and Mercanti Specialty Foods Inc. Each of these settings offers unique experiences, all infused by the passion that has continued to make our organization successful for over four decades.
We also know that great hospitality and a love of people cannot be contained within four walls. That’s why we’re not just committed to enriching the lives of our guests, but also to the diverse communities in Hamilton, Ontario. Through our Carmens Group Cares program, we support organizations such as Good Shepherd, The United Way, and Charity of Hope.
By dedicating ourselves to nurturing personal connections with our guests, our stakeholders, and our community, we have cultivated a positive culture and an organization positioned for sustainable success.
Founded
1978
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Hospitality
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Hamilton, Ontario