Banquet Server Jobs

Be a Star at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts!

The Banquet Server is responsible for serving food and beverages to Center patrons.

Located in downtown Tampa, the Straz offers flexible hours, event-based schedules including evenings and weekends, and a team-based work environment. Straz benefits for part-time staff include employee discounts and a 403(b) plan.

Essential Functions:

• Accurately and efficiently set tables with appropriate service ware.
• Clears dishes and flatware by course as guests are finished.
• Assist set up crew team with clearing room, resetting tables, or room turns.
• Introduces menu to each table and advises supervisor of any dietary constraints that arise.
• Monitors and observes guests dining experience ensuring guests are satisfied with the experience.
• Maintains a high standard of cleanliness and order in all kitchen and utility work areas.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current Food Handler certification required.
• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (minimum of 5 hours).
• Excellent customer service, problem solving, and communication skills.
• Good time management, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Must have basic knowledge of dining room and service procedures and functions.
• Availability to work evenings and/or weekends, as needed.
• Bilingual is a plus but not required.
• Ability to safely lift and maneuver trays of food frequently weighing up to 25 pounds and move them across long distances.

Education and Work Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years' experience as a Banquet Server in an upscale venue.
• TIPS server training preferred.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain stationary for extended periods of time, up to five hours, reach, and communicate both in person and by telephone. The employee is occasionally required to move up to 25lbs, ascend/descend atop ladders, and move in confined spaces.
• COVID vaccination preferred.
• The nature of this job requires the employee to work on-site as a regular work routine.
• The information contained in this physical standards description is for compliance with ADA and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed. The individuals currently holding this position perform additional duties and additional duties may be assigned.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to being an inclusive workplace and strongly believes in the importance of having a diverse group of individuals represented. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Please visit our website at www.StrazCenter.org to learn more about the Straz Center.