posted February 21, 2025
Banquet Server
Compensation: NA
Job Description

As a Banquet Server you will play a crucial role in ensuring the success of our events. You will be responsible for providing exceptional service to our guests, setting up and breaking down banquet functions, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
Responsibilities:
- Event Setup and Breakdown:
- Set up banquet rooms according to event specifications, including tables, chairs, linens, and centerpieces.
- Break down banquet rooms after events, cleaning and storing equipment.
- Guest Service:
- Greet and welcome guests in a friendly and professional manner.
- Serve food and beverages to guests in a timely and efficient manner.
- Anticipate guests' needs and respond to their requests promptly.
- Maintain a positive and attentive attitude throughout the event.
- Food and Beverage Service:
- Follow proper food handling and sanitation procedures.
- Serve food and beverages according to established service standards.
- Clear tables and reset for the next course.
- Teamwork:
- Collaborate with other team members, including banquet captains, bartenders, and kitchen staff, to ensure smooth operations.
- Follow instructions from supervisors and managers.
- Additional Duties:
- Assist with event planning and coordination as needed.
- Maintain a clean and organized workstation.
- Adhere to all hotel policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in banquet or restaurant service preferred.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to lift and carry heavy objects.
- Flexible availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Food Handler's Certification (or willingness to obtain).
The Darcy
226 Room Hotel
Welcome to The Darcy
The Darcy is an eclectic, 226-room boutique hotel in the heart of Washington, DC, providing chic accommodations, distinctive dining, and over 7,000 square feet of meeting and event space. Classically American but with a European sensibility, The Darcy offers an authentic, original, and local experience that allows our guests to immerse themselves in community.
Discover our Nation's Capital with thoughful amenties. Cruise from Georgetown to Capitol Hill with our courtesy bike and scooter rentals, make it a family affair and keep the kids entertained with our Darcy Daypacks, and relax after a day of sightseeing with our complimentary daily cocktail hour featuring local products or enjoy an in-room crafted cocktail from our talented mixologists. Be prepared for any occasion with our Haberdashery - a guest wardrobing suitcase of high-end men’s accessories for borrow or purchase, get the right fit with custom tailoring, and grab that last minute gift for someone special with our semimonthly pop-up flower shop. At The Darcy, we make sure you don’t miss home.
1515 Rhode Island Avenue
Washington, DC 20005-5595
Telephone (202) 232-7000
Website www.thedarcyhotel.com
Managed by Northwood Hospitality