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Banquet Server

Mount Vernon
  • Mount Vernon, Virginia
    8 days ago

    Job Description

    Banquet Server
    Position Type: Part-Time
    Compensation: $2.13/hour (plus tips)
     
    About Mount Vernon

    Mount Vernon, the former home of George and Martha Washington, is owned and maintained by the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association of the Union, the oldest national historic preservation organization in the United States.

    Founded in 1853 by Ann Pamela Cunningham, the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association pioneered the preservation of a historic American site for future generations. Today, the Association works to preserve, restore, and manage the Mount Vernon estate to the highest standards while educating visitors and people around the world about the life and legacies of George Washington.
     
    Position Summary 

    The high-volume Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant, which serves George Washington's Estate's visitors and the Washington Metropolitan area, is currently seeking to fill Banquet Server positions.
     
    Essential Duties
    • Coordination and implementation of food service for banquets and private events
    • Responsible for guest/client relations
    Minimum Preferred Qualifications
    • 2+ years of banquet server experience preferred
    • Must be organized, detail-oriented, and flexible
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required
    • Must work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment and be a team player
    • Must be able to work weekends and evenings
    Work Environment

    This role operates in a fast-paced dining environment with frequent interaction with guests and team members. Noise levels and activity levels may vary throughout the day.
     
    Physical Requirements 
    • Ability to move continuously throughout the dining area
    • Ability to carry food and beverage items
    • Ability to communicate effectively with guests and staff
    • Ability to move items weighing up to 25 pounds
    Benefits
    • 403(b) Retirement plan with employer matching
    • Employee recognition at 5 years of service
    • Monthly employee events
    • Employee referral program
    • Flexible work schedule
    • On-site Library
    • Discount on Public Event Tickets
    • Discount in the Mount Vernon Shops
    • Discount at the Mount Vernon Inn and The General’s Canteen
    • Free Parking
    The Mount Vernon Ladies' Association is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to building and retaining a team that represents a variety of skills, experiences, and perspectives.  All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, performance, and qualifications without regard to race, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, gender/sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, veteran and military status, family or parental status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. The Mount Vernon Ladies' Association will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMount Vernon, Virginia

    Skills

    • Banquet Servicesunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Food Servicesunmatched
    • Food and Beverage Industryunmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Legalunmatched
    • Lift/Move 25 Poundsunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched

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