Server | Part-Time | Durham Convention Center

Oak View Group•Durham, NC

21h•$18•Onsite

About The Position

The Server will provide ultimate hospitality for guests in a fast-paced, high volume environment. This role pays an hourly rate of $18.00 and is tip eligible. Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching The Durham Convention Center is owned by the City and County of Durham and operated by Oak View Group, an industry leader in sports, entertainment and venue management, is dedicated to recruiting and developing individuals with the skills, experience, desire, and values to contribute to the continued growth and success of our organization. Together we transform events into great experiences. These experiences create excitement, make memories and create economic impact for the City of Durham. Come Join Us!

Requirements

Experience working in a fast-paced, high volume environment preferred.
Must have a High School Diploma, G.E.D. or related Food Service Job Experience.
Must acquire and maintain a Food Handlers Card, Alcohol Awareness Certification, and other required compliance trainings.
Ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment.
Ability to communicate with employees, co-workers, management staff and guest in a clear, business-like and respectful manner which focuses on generating a positive enthusiastic and cooperative work environment.

Responsibilities

Maintains knowledge of the menu and any special items being offered.
Provides quick, attentive, friendly and professional service to banquet guests and is able to communicate clearly with all customers.
Ensures that food items are served at proper temperature and immediately upon availability from the kitchen, as ordered by the customer.
Ensures neat presentation of all ordered items, with no spill-over.
Pre-buses tables and full buses tables when necessary during peak periods.
Maintains availability to work during many peak periods.
Stocks beverage station(s) when necessary (ice, juices, glassware, sugar packets, etc).
Maintains high responsiveness to customer desires and requests.
Maintains a professional and clean appearance.
Communicates with wait staff, bus persons, bartenders, supervisors, and kitchen staff in order to improve communication and coordination so that patrons may be impressed by their dining experience.
Builds and maintains knowledge regarding bar offerings so that patron questions may be accurately answered.