Banquet Server Part-Time Lynnwood Event Center

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development management and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched 360degree solution set for a collection of worldclass 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 duties and responsibilities of a Banquet Server are generally to provide exceptional customer service throughout the entire event process to ensure the highest standard of customer satisfaction. The followings are a list of requirements

To be successful in this role candidates must be friendly and honest build strong relationships continually strive to provide a seamless experience and be flexible to our guests needs by providing quality services and products through detailed and accurate communication. Team members of the Lynnwood Convention Center must share in our values of being adaptable to event needs being aware of guest requirements showing strong character and being team centric.

This role will pay an hourly wage of $23 to $25.

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.

Lynnwood Event Center previously Lynnwood Convention Center is a vibrant venue located 15 miles north of downtown Seattle. With sweeping mountain views and a short ride by car to the Puget Sound we offer our clients and guests more than the typical meeting space. Built in 2005 we currently have 34000 square feet of meeting space that stays busy year round and were looking forward to a future expansion that will include additional indoor and outdoor event spaces and remodel of our existing space. At Lynnwood Event Center we create nurture and sustain an inclusive culture where differences drive innovative solutions to seamlessly exceed the expectations of our tenants team members the local community and all guests who come through our doors.

• Ability to read and understand Banquet Event Orders.
• Ability to carry at least 8 entrees per tray.
• Provide fine dining level food and beverage service to guests for all events consistent with DLTCC standards of service.
• Initiate and maintain friendly and professional contact with guests ensuring that all needs are anticipated and met.
• Setup and maintain both food and beverage stations in various locations throughout the building consistent with DLTCC standards of service.
• Maintain and inventory for both food and beverage stations.
• Maintain all event areas and front of house staging areas in a tidy and organized manner.
• Participate in both setup and cleanup of food and beverage service items.
• Ability to work independently during slower times
• Perform safe work by helping to provide a safe and clean work environment.
• Have a high level of social contact. Ability to work closely with staff and deal often with patrons.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights weekends and select holidays.
• Must be detail oriented to ensure that work is accurate and complete.
• Ability to mutlitask.
• Ability to handle and move objects.
• Must have a customerfocused positive and professional attitude.
• Ability to read with oral and written communications skills in the English language.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic (addition subtraction multiplication and division).
• Must be able to stand for extend periods of time.
• Ability to bend stretch twist or reach out with the body arms and/or legs.
• Must be able to lift push pull or carry heavy objects up to 30 lbs. and 15 lbs. often.
• Must be punctual with consistent attendance.
• Must be able to respond to simple complaints or inquiries from customers members of the business community and/or regulatory agencies.

• High School diploma or equivalent GED strong preferred. Equivalent experience may be substituted.
• Minimum of one 1 year of work experience in events banquets or restaurants preferred.
• Must be at least eighteen years of age to serve alcoholic drinks.

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 ourpeople improves ourservice and raises ourexcellence. 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.