Banquet Server - On Call

Just east of the Pacific and slightly north of Expectation.

Welcome to Fairmont Grand Del Mar. An elegant tribute to classic Mediterranean estate, seamlessly fusing old-world charm with modern luxury. Here, an award-winning, Renaissance-inspired spa, critically acclaimed dining, exclusive boutique shopping and championship golf course.

Growth and advancement is not only available, it is actively encouraged. We promote a balanced life for our colleagues, continuously seeking new ways to improve our environment and to support our beautiful home of San Diego. 

Rate of Pay: $16.85/hour USD

Banquet servers are responsible for serving the menu offering for the event and assisting guests as needed. 

• Table setting, food station design, and beverage service. 
• Other duties include general banquet preparation, room refreshes, and maintaining a safe and sanitary working environment. 
• Maintain complete knowledge of:
  • Daily scheduled group functions, times, locations, amount of people.
  • Location of all hotel function space and names of rooms.
  • All styles of meeting and banquet room settings.
  • Correct maintenance and use of equipment.
  • All departmental/hotel policies and procedures.
  • All safety guidelines.
  • Serve wine in accordance to the Banquet Event Order.
• Ability to understand guests’ service needs and set up requirements.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and follow through.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Ability to focus attention on detail.
• Ability to adhere to timelines in completion of set-ups.
• Ability to adapt to priority changes of work flow or requirements.
• Ability to perform job functions with minimal supervision from Manager.
• Ability to performs and remain extremely alert while operating designated equipment, machinery and tools.
• Ability to exert physical effort in transporting and placement of tables, chairs, staging, dance floor, podiums and other meeting/banquet room equipment. (When Needed)
• Ability to endure physical movements in performing job functions.
• Ability to work cohesively with other departments and co-workers as part of a team.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

• Food handling certification.
• Ability to satisfactory communication in English with guests, management, and co-workers to their understanding.
• Ability to provide legible communication.
• Ability to compute basic mathematical calculations.
• High school graduate.
• Previous experience in similar hospitality position.
• Knowledge of various room set-ups and equipment involved.
• Knowledge of proper chemical handling and cleaning techniques.
• Previous guest relations training.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time.
• Frequent reaching, bending, heaving lifting (50 lbs.)
• Ability to manage others and work outdoors.
• Excellent communication and people skills.

Visa Requirements:  Must be able to provide proper authorization to work in the United States.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

APPLY TODAY: Whether you’re launching your career or seeking meaningful employment, we invite you to visit http://www.fairmontcareers.com/ to learn more about Fairmont Hotels & Resorts—and the extraordinary opportunities that exist!

ABOUT FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS: At Fairmont Hotels & Resorts we offer our guests the finest hospitality experience in each of our destinations. And we know that, to offer our guests the best, we first need to offer our employees the best. That’s why you'll find exceptional work opportunities—throughout North America and the Caribbean, Europe and Africa, the Middle East and Asia Pacific—as well as industry-leading training, career development, recognition and rewards. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is a celebrated collection of hotels that includes landmark locations like London’s The Savoy, New York’s The Plaza, and Shanghai’s Fairmont Peace Hotel. Our teams are guided by values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Empowerment; we employ the highest ethical and quality standards, treating all colleagues with fairness and dignity. A community and environmental leader, Fairmont is also regarded for its responsible tourism practices and award-winning Green Partnership program. An exciting future awaits!