Banquet Server Part-time Terre Haute Convention Center

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet .

The Server will provide ultimate hospitality for guests in a fast-paced, high volume environment.

This role will pay an hourly wage of $13.00 plus tips

Benefits for PT roles: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

EVERGREEN ROLE: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no application deadline

The Terre Haute Convention Center is a premier full-service event venue located in downtown Terre Haute, Indiana. Our facility is a flexible state-of-the-art venue that can accommodate your occasion, whether it is large or small and our team is ready to assist you every step of the way.

The space offers 22,000 sq. ft. of event space with a beautiful Grand Ballroom located on the first floor. Featuring 12,500 sq. ft. of flexible ballroom space with the ability to seat up to 1,000 attendees for large general seating or 700 attendees in a banquet set. The second story of our facility welcomes you with additional breakout space with natural lighting and a large conference room that overlooks Wabash Avenue.

The Terre Haute Convention Center is connected to a hotel and attached parking garage and offers in-house catering with customizable and portable walls, as well as a loading dock, dance floor and staging area. Audio visual equipment and video conferencing services are available for use, and complimentary WiFi is accessible throughout.

Our experienced event managers will work with you from start to finish, and provide exceptional customer service that wants every event to be a success.

The Banquet Server will assist the Food and Beverage Manager and Event Manager in serving the guests during banquet functions to ensure a positive guest experience.

• Prepare, refill and serve beverages and wine for customers.
• Set up of tables according to meal period and specified standards.
• Remove dishes and glasses from table and take them to the kitchen or breakdown station.
• Set up and break down buffet and break stations, as needed.
• Remove and replace table linens and service settings, as required.
• Clean and arrange work stations, chairs, and table pieces.
• Refill salt, pepper, sugar, cream, and condiment containers.
• Give menu descriptions to customers and answer questions regarding preparation.
• Relay special orders to the event manager, banquet captain chef or kitchen.
• Serve meals to customers or direct customers to buffets.
• Observe customers to find out if anything else is needed.
• Provide excellent customer service assistance to internal and external clients.

Prior experience serving is preferred, but not necessary

NON ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent GED. Equivalent experience may be substituted.
• Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, extended (long) work days and extended number of days.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Food Service experience preferred.

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis ("protected class") including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.