Davidson College seeks a Banquet/Event Server. The person in this position follows the direction of the Catering Manager in supporting all aspects of catered functions, including on and off-campus banquets, meetings, breaks and deliveries. The Banquet/Event Server services guests and leads and coordinates duties for the part-time, contract and student staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to lift and carry minimum 30lbs
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including day, evening and weekend shifts; schedule based on calendar of events
• Minimum of 1 year successful, restaurant, private club, or off-site catering experience
• A polished, professional who is comfortable with a high volume of customer contact who is able to deliver discreet VIP service.
• a valid driver's license and ability to drive a van or 10' box truck; eligible to operate a college vehicle under our motor pool policy
• Minimum 21 years of age to serve alcoholic beverages
• Knowledge of basic dining etiquette and formal dining service
• Excellent oral, written and computer communication skills

A proven track record of:

• high productivity with attention to detail
• accuracy while staying organized
• prioritizing and making clear and concise decisions
• maintaining poise under duress
• working effectively under time constraints and deadlines
• working independently or in a large group effectively

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 years as server in a food service operation
• 1 year or more bartender/bar manager experience
• Hotel food and beverage experience
• Design skills & creativity; including floral design experience
• NC Serve Safe Certificate
• Cooking/Kitchen Experience; Garde Manger or Sommelier experience
• Working knowledge of various food service styles (i.e., French, Russian, Family, Butler)

This is a 9 month position working August - June at 40 hours per week. Night and weekend availability is required.

Benefits:

• Insurances are available
• Tiered shift differential pays for evenings and weekends
• Holiday pay
• Vacation hours accrual
• Sick time accrual
• Meals are included during the employee’s normal work hours

Information about how to submit an application can be found at https://employment.davidson.edu

Davidson College is a highly selective, independent liberal arts college located in Davidson, North Carolina, that has graduated 23 Rhodes Scholars and is consistently ranked in the top ten liberal arts colleges in the country. Davidson is strongly committed to achieving excellence and cultural diversity, and welcomes applications from women, members of minority groups, and others who would bring additional dimensions to the college's mission.

At Davidson College, we believe the college grows stronger by recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff committed to building an inclusive community. In order to achieve and sustain educational excellence, we seek to hire talented faculty and staff across the intersections of diverse races, ethnicities, religions and worldviews, sexual orientations, gender identities, ages, socio-economic backgrounds, political perspectives, abilities, veteran status, cultures, and national origins.