Banquet Server - Anthology

About Method Co.

Method Co. is a boutique hospitality company that develops, designs, and operates a portfolio of hotels, restaurants, and apartment-style accommodations across the country. With a focus on culturally relevant and design-driven experiences, Method Co. creates spaces that blend thoughtful service, elevated design, and a deep sense of place.

About Anthology Events

Anthology is Method Co.’s dedicated events brand, created to deliver beautifully orchestrated gatherings rooted in design, hospitality, and seamless execution. Located within Detroit’s iconic and meticulously restored Book Tower, Anthology offers a collection of refined event spaces that blend historic architecture with contemporary elegance.

Explore the concept: https://www.anthologyevents.com

Anthology was designed for moments that matter—weddings, celebrations, corporate functions, cultural events, and everything in between. Each space reflects the building’s storied past while embracing a modern, elevated aesthetic, creating an atmosphere that feels both timeless and distinctly Detroit.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with dining room and event space setup prior to guest arrival

• Pass, serve, and display a variety of food items, including appetizers and plated dinners

• Deliver dishes from the kitchen to the banquet hall in a timely, organized manner

• Serve and refill alcoholic and non‑alcoholic beverages

• Set up and maintain Coffee & Tea Stations throughout the event

• Support post‑event breakdown, including cleaning, inventory, food storage, and tear‑down tasks

• Maintain a clean, polished, and professional presentation at all times

• Communicate effectively with the kitchen and management to ensure accurate knowledge of menu items and event details

• Understand and uphold banquet service standards, including fine‑dining service styles, setup, and breakdown

• Read and articulate BEOs (Banquet Event Orders) to ensure flawless execution

• Consistently maintain cleanliness and organization of the event space

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting throughout the shift

• Fast‑paced environment requiring agility and efficient movement across event spaces

• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a banquet or event server in a hotel, catering, or banquet setting

• Exceptional customer service skills and a friendly, professional demeanor 

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift for extended periods (up to 8–10 hours)

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs as needed

• High energy and comfort working in a fast‑paced environment

• Flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays. 

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay

• Opportunities for growth within a dynamic hospitality group

• A collaborative, design‑driven work environment

• Employee dining perks across Method Co. Properties

• Sick time & Vacation 

• Health, Vision, Dental benefits

Working Conditions/Environment:

• The person having this position may have to stand and/or walk, push, kneel, bend, balance, squat, reach and stretch for eight (8) hours per day.
• Agility in executing fast-paced movements to navigate different areas of the property efficiently.
• The person having this responsibility may have to move, pull, carry, or lift objects weighing at least 50 pounds.
•  The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee typically encounters while performing the essential functions of the position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Method Co., along with its affiliates, is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive workplace free from unlawful discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, religion, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law. We believe in diversity and encourage any qualified individual to apply.

Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.