The World Equestrian Center Ocala is currently seeking On Call Banquet Servers to join our team!

Banquet servers will assist in providing exceptional experiences for our banquet guests. Prepare tables, buffets, and service carts. Respond to and try to fulfill any special banquet event arrangements. Replenish buffet items to ensure consistency and freshness in presentation. Monitor tableware to ensure it is presentable to guests. Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service area. Bus tables by removing and separating tableware, plate ware, glassware, and flatware.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Set up equipment and items in a timely fashion needed to carry out a successful catered meal.
• Setting up a buffet or food station, setting dining tables, preparing for food and beverage service.
• Executes meal service in a prompt and courteous fashion while maintaining a high level of quality and consistency.
• Clean up equipment and items used during service and return to storage to be used for next event.
• Anticipate and beware of guest needs before and during event in order to provide high-quality service.
• Ability to stand for the entire shift.
• Ability to squat, reach, and lift.
• Ability to carry up to 30 pound service trays.
• Other duties as assigned.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the associate occupying this position. Associates will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" employment relationship.

Physical Requirements:

These physical demands represent the physical requirements necessary for an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the position

• Associate must be able to sit in the same position for up to 8 hours a day consecutively
• Associate may have to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Associate is often required to sit and use his or her hands and fingers, to handle or feel
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision
• Associate must talk and hear

Qualifications, Education, Experience, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to carry full banquet service trays for extended period of time.
• Understand proper room and table sets.
• Exceptional guest service skills.
• Professional communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Basic reading and writing skills.
• At least one year of experience in catering or fine dining serving.

The World Equestrian Center is managed by Columbus Hospitality Management, a company committed to providing quality service and memorable guest experiences in a positive and welcoming work environment. We are focused on supporting the needs of our team through our commitment to the family/work life balance and by providing development opportunities.

We are proud to be a Drug Free Workplace/EOE. All applicants will be required to submit to a background check prior to employment.