Job Details

Banquet Server (Part-Time) (Multiple Positions)

Posting Number
req23579

Department
Arizona Student Unions

Department Website Link


Location
Main Campus

Address
Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights
Join the heart of campus life at the University of Arizona Student Unions, where culinary creativity meets community. We're seeking passionate Banquet Servers to bring their skills to our dynamic team.
Your Role:

As a Part-Time Banquet Server, you'll play a key role in creating unforgettable event experiences. From setting up banquet spaces to serving food and beverages with care, you'll help ensure every detail meets our high standards and exceeds guest expectations. You'll keep service running smoothly, maintain a clean and safe environment, and bring a friendly, professional presence to every interaction. In this role, teamwork, quick thinking, and a commitment to excellence come together to make each event a success.

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Greets and welcome guests, assist with seating and food service, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere. Serve food and/or beverage to guests efficiently, ensuring proper timing and presentation.
• Assist with the set-up, service and breakdown of all assigned banquet functions. Maintain cleanliness and organization of serving areas, equipment and tables, sometimes multiple events in a day.
• Arrange and replenish buffet lines, drink stations or passed appetizers as needed. Replenish and clean up guests' plates and glasses as needed and clear plates between courses.
• Serves the food and/or beverage listed on the Banquet Event Order to the standards of the department and expectations of the client, in a manner that ensures consistency in all banquet/catered functions.
• Adhere to all food safety and sanitation standards. Ensure compliance with local health regulations, including handling food with care and monitoring serving temperatures.
• Assist with client complaints and escalate to leadership if needed. Works to ensure overall guest satisfaction. Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to effectively communicate with various clients and colleagues.
• Advanced knowledge of food safety.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced stressful environment.
• Knowledge of basic math and computer skills.
• Knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations, and etiquette.
• Knowledge of the appropriate table settings and service ware.
• Knowledge of food service/banquet operations.
• Ability to remember, recite, and promote the variety of menu items.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift/transport a maximum of 50lbs.
• Ability to frequently reach, bend, lift, push, pull and/or carry while performing normal job functions.
• Ability to stand continuously for at least 6 hours.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy with prior driving experience upon employment.
• Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays to accommodate Catering schedule.

Preferred Qualifications

FLSA
Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time
Part Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week
19.6

Job FTE
0.49

Work Calendar
Fiscal

Job Category
University Operations

Benefits Eligible
No Benefits

Rate of Pay
$16.50 - $18.75

Compensation Type
hourly rate

Grade
2

Compensation Guidance
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.

Career Stream and Level
OC1

Job Family
Culinary & Food Services

Job Function
University Operations

Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies
10

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates
Kris Vemulapalli
...@arizona.edu

Open Date
8/6/2025

Open Until Filled
Yes

Documents Needed to Apply
Resume

Special Instructions to Applicant

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses.Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at ...@arizona.edu.