Banqueting Assistant

Main Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities:

– Set up for events by putting out tablecloths and place settings, arranging table placement and setting up a buffet
– Carrying plates of food on trays and serving guests
– Keep glasses filled; remove each round of plates and replenish utensils
– Perform cleaning tasks and breakdown of service
– Maintain high standards of safety and cleanliness
– Adhere to grooming and appearance standardsInform customers about the day’s specials
– To set up rooms as per clients requirements.
– Depending on nature of catering e.g. Buffets, or seated dinners, provide the appropriate level of service as per standards laid down in department Standard
Operating Procedures, ensuring that there is sufficient food and the customer are served efficiently as per booking request.
– For any beverage service for function bars or during the events, ensure service area is laid out appropriately and that sufficient beverage is available along with any equipment required for service.
– Ensure a post event area has a full clean down and be responsible for collecting all dirty linen post events and removing all food waste as per food hygiene management systems, informing supervisor of function usage.