Banquet Server - On Call

Property: Hamilton Park Hotel & Conference Center Florham Park, NJ	Managed by: Destination Hotels & Resorts Englewood, CO

Responsibilities for this Position

• The Hamilton Park Hotel & Conference Center has earned a reputation for upholding the highest standards of excellence in service and quality.
• The 219 sophisticated and modern guest rooms and suites offer restful comfort and workspace productivity tools and convenience.
• The newly renovated 27,000 square feet of dedicated conference and function space, features modern lighting, attractive wall coverings and carpeting, hard surfaced tables and Herman Miller chairs - the ultimate in comfortable ergonomic seating.
• The award-winning Terrace Dining Room serves a full buffet for breakfast and lunch. Dinner guests may choose the dinner buffet or order delicious à la carte entrées prepared by our culinary team.
• The congenial pub atmosphere in Vanderbilts Bar & Lounge makes it a relaxing spot for a favorite beverage and snack at the end of the day.
• The Hamilton Park Hotel & Conference Center is part of the Destination Hotels & Hotels family (the country's second largest independent hospitality management company with more than 7,500 employees, over 7,000 guest rooms, and more than $1.5 billion in assets under management).
• BASIC FUNCTION:
• To provide all guests with an entertaining and enjoyable dining experience, through quality service in the most efficient manner, at all times.
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• Responsible for:
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• 1. Performs any necessary pre-shift sidework
• 2. Checks with the Banquet Captain when coming on duty for specific instructions for the current function and section assignment.
• 3. Anticipates guests' needs, ensuring guests are provided with food and/or beverages in a timely manner.
• 4. Unloads trays in the designated service area, separating glassware, china, and silverware.
• 5. Practices "clean as you go" techniques of service, including refolding napkins and cleaning between courses, and keeping the station clean, neat, and supplied at all times

Job Requirements

• Must be a citizen of this country or possess a valid work permit.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of food service experience.
• Good food and service knowledge.
• Pleasant personality.
• Excellent communication skills.

• Must live in the local area or within commuting distance.

Compensation

Wage	$5.00 per hour
Hours	On Call

Benefits

Paid Vacation	Yes
Personal Leave	Yes

Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Disability Insurance Life Insurance Vision Insurance Matching 401k - immediately vested Company Hotel Travel Benefits Medical Flex Spending Accounts

Employee Referral Program up to $5,000 Fantastic Work Environment Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Personal Leave An Equal Opportunity Employer We provide equal opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, or disability.

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Hamilton Park Hotel & Conference Center
175 Park Avenue Florham Park, NJ 07932	Phone  (973) 377-2424

Management

Managed by

Destination Hotels & Resorts - Englewood, CO

Property Description

Set on 13 acres of rolling woodlands in New Jersey’s affluent Morristown area, just 20 minutes from Newark Airport, Hamilton Park Hotel & Conference Center presents the ideal location for corporate gatherings, social occasions, weddings and leisure. Offering the personalized attention and amenities you would expect in a first-class New Jersey conference hotel, Hamilton Park Hotel & Conference Center features 219 luxurious guest rooms and suites, indoor and outdoor pools, a comprehensive fitness club, a range of exquisite dining options, and a full-service business center. The Hamilton Park Hotel & Conference Center’s strategic location among Fortune 500 company headquarters and its dedication to successful event execution have earned this New Jersey conference hotel the 2004 “Award of Excellence” from Corporate Meetings and Incentives Magazine as one of the 10 best conference centers in the United States. Featuring 27,000 square feet of conference and meeting space in 40 soundproof meeting rooms, Hamilton Park Hotel & Conference Center can accommodate meetings from five to 300 people. The hotel’s elegant, 4,700-square-foot Ambassador ballroom and reputation for upholding the highest standards of excellence in service and quality also make it a premier site for New Jersey weddings, private parties and banquets. Located in prestigious Morris County, Hamilton Park Hotel & Conference Center is surrounded by rich culture and history. Visitors to the hotel can enjoy Morristown’s beautifully preserved Revolutionary War historic sites, abundance of fine restaurants, variety of shopping venues and stately old homes. Less than an hour’s ride from New York City, Hamilton Park Hotel & Conference Center also offers guests easy access to all the excitement, entertainment, shopping and dining of the Big Apple.

Why People Like to Work for Us

WHO WE ARE: Destination Hotels & Resorts began in 1972 with the development and management of condominium resorts. Since then, we have grown to become the country's second largest independent hospitality management company with more than 7,500 employees, over 7,000 guest rooms, and more than $1.5 billion in assets under management. We are a subsidiary of Los Angeles-based Lowe Enterprises, a privately-held, national real estate organization active in commercial and hospitality property investment, management, and development. Since its inception, Lowe has been responsible for more than $6 billion in prominent real estate assets nationwide. Destination Hotels & Resorts is unique in the lodging industry in that our primary mission is to create value for guests, investors, and associates in each of our hotels and resorts. We do this by developing an innovative, customized business and service plan for each property we manage and combining it with the sales, marketing, and operating resources of a company many times our size. This lodging industry expertise, together with the real estate savvy of Lowe, has allowed us to bring a different perspective to the hotel management business. OUR CULTURE: Destination Hotels & Resorts fosters a creative, entrepreneurial and energetic work environment where people come to work and have fun. We value passionate people who love to be challenged and desire the freedom to contribute to the overall success of the organization. Your role will be integral to the success of our company. We strive to create a work place culture that values family, work life balance and community. We help develop our associates and provide support for them to grow their careers with Destination Hotels & Resorts. Our associates are proud to work here!

Property Statistics

Last year renovated 2004 Number of rooms 219 Meeting rooms 40 Sq. ft. of meeting space 27,000

Food & Beverage Outlets

Restaurants  Continental

Lounges  Sports Bar

Amenities

Hotel Amenities

HOTEL SERVICES Full-service concierge Express checkout Wake-up calls Dry cleaning service Wireless high-speed Internet access in meeting rooms and public spaces Complimentary parking Bell hop BUSINESS CENTER Computer stations with complimentary Internet access Printers Fax machines Copying, collating and binding services Packaging, shipping and courier services 24-hour self-serve business center FITNESS CLUB Indoor lap pool Whirlpool Saunas Fitness room with a stationary bikes, treadmills, Stair Masters, free weights and weight machines Two racquetball courts Walleyball court On-staff attendants

Locker rooms with showers OUTDOOR RECREATION Outdoor lap pool Two lighted tennis courts Two full-court lighted basketball courts Sand volleyball court ACCOMMODATIONS INCLUDE: Two telephones with voice mail High-speed Internet access Ergonomic workstation Remote-control cable television with On-Demand programming Web TV Nintendo In-room coffee service Bottled mineral water CD radio alarm clock Hair dryer Full-sized ironing board and iron In-room climate control Complimentary USA Today newspaper Two double beds, one queen or one king-sized bed Available with roll-in shower and shower rails for handicapped accessibility

Internet Links

Hamilton Park Hotel & Conference Center http://www.hamiltonparkhotel.com/

Destination Hotels & Resorts http://www.destinationhotels.com

How to Apply

Job #119632 — Banquet Server - On Call

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