Banquet Server
The Westin Chicago Northwest
400 Park Blvd.
Itasca, IL 60143
Description
At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are a team of hospitality professionals that are deeply connected to & proud of the exceptional experiences we provide for our guests. More than that, we know our Associates are the shining stars of what we do!
We understand what it takes to be a part of something great. We will encourage you to bring your true self to work every day, we will celebrate you and we will cheer you on as you shine bright in your career journey. Whether it be our health & wellness programs, best in class learning and development or our travel discounts that ‘feed your inner explorer’, we work hard to create and deliver on what YOU need. We are ready for you to start your journey with us where You Belong. We Care. Shine Bright.
We are looking for our next great team member to join us on our banquet team. We are committed to providing you with:
Here is what you will be doing each day:
As a banquet server you will be greeting guests and respond to requests in a friendly and courteous manner. Attend roll call meetings before events to learn function particulars, including guest and hotel expectations. Serve the food and/or beverage in the order and to the expectation of the Supervisor to ensure consistency throughout the banquet. Promptly remove dishes as guests complete each course and/or meal at the end of the meal or function. Replenish beverages as necessary and check with guests for overall satisfaction.
Does this sound like you:
Has a self-starting personality with an even disposition. Complies with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis. Can communicate well with guests. Must be willing to “pitch-in” and help co- workers with their job duties and be a team player. Must have basic knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette. Knowledge of the appropriate table settings and service ware.
At Crescent Hotels & Resorts we strive to create a great place to work where associates at all levels of our organization are respected for their differences, just like the guests and owners we serve. That’s why we are dedicated to creating an environment that facilitates open and honest conversations about race, equity, diversity, and inclusion. By examining our own beliefs and behaviors, we can create change through training, recruiting, and promoting diverse talent to strengthen our culture.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
The Westin Chicago Northwest
416 Room Hotel
AAA Four-Diamond Hotel Near Woodfield Mall
Welcome to the oasis of travel at the 416 rooms and Suites of The Westin Chicago Northwest, a AAA Four-Diamond hotel close to OHare Airport and Schaumburg's Woodfield Mall. Dive into our Six Pillars of well-being: Sleep Well, Eat Well, Move Well, Feel Well, Work Well, and Play Well. Start your day by fueling up with a Eat Well® smoothie at the hotels casual MarketPlace coffee house. Work Well while catching up on work with free Wi-Fi in the hotel atrium. Move Well with an energizing run along the lake adjacent to the hotel. Feel Well by following a day well-spent in Itasca, a hot shower in your spacious bathroom—fully stocked with Westin White Tea Heavenly™ amenities. Play Well by capping off your night time routine with dinner in 400 Park Bistro. Finally, Sleep Well in our Heavenly® Bed, complete with seven plush layers to maximize comfort and replenish your energy. Whether visiting for work, pleasure or both, this is the place to find your balance in Northwest Chicago and leave feeling refreshed.