Banquet Staff

The award-winning Epoch Restaurant and Bar at The Exeter Inn is actively searching for a professional, friendly, and fast-paced Banquet Server to join our Food and Beverage team.

This is a Part-Time (on call) position. Expected regular shifts will vary depending on event. Weekends Required.

The Exeter Inn and Epoch Restaurant & Bar, managed by Hay Creek Hotels, is a beautifully restored inn located just 15 minutes from Portsmouth, NH in the historic town of Exeter. It offers 46 guest rooms and suites, a contemporary chef-driven restaurant and bar, and unique meeting and event spaces for all occasions. Visit theexeterinn.com and epochrestaurant.com for more information. Be sure to Follow @Hay Creek Hotels on Linkedin for future employment updates!

·        Set-up and break-down of events according to BEO and floor plan outlines, including moving/stacking tables and chairs, setting linens, flatware, and glassware, arranging décor, setting and breaking down buffet line, and all other assigned pre-function duties.

·        Service events according to BEO timing and direction from Banquet Captain.

·        Provide bottled wine service to tables according to standards.

·        Tend to stationary hors d’oeuvres or perform passed hors d’oeuvre service to guests. 

·        Act as client contact when assigned.

·        Clear the meeting room, including stationary in-room trays and covered carts to break-down buffets. Sort and assist culinary team with breaking down and addressing excess banquet food.

·        Act as buffet runner, effectively communicating to culinary staff when additional food items are needed in the event space. 

·        Maintain proper storage of banquet décor, tools, linens, and equipment.

·        Complete designated pre-event, side work, and post-event tasks efficiently and thoroughly.

·        Insurance Benefit package, to include Company-funded Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Accident, and Critical Illness

·        Competitive Salary/Wages

·        Competitive Paid Time Off Structure including Vacation, Sick, Holiday Pay, Jury Duty Leave, and Bereavement Leave

·        Standard Annual Performance/Salary Reviews

·        Merit and Cost of Living Adjustments

·        Complimentary Meals Daily

·        Free Parking

·        Employee and Friends & Family Lodging Discounts as low as forty-nine dollars per night at all HCH Properties

·        Discounts at specific property partners (NEIRA, Historic Hotels of America)

·        50% Discount when Dining at any HCH Property

·        Industry Discounts through Working Advantage (Entertainment Tickets, Hotels, Rental Cars, Outdoor Activities, Restaurants, etc.)

·        Discounts at each of our Spas, Golf Courses, Fitness rooms/programs and other featured amenities

·        Supportive, open-door policy work environment

·        Work Culture that is fun, energetic and motivating

·        Employee Recognition Program - 'Delight and Surprise Dollars'

·        Accelerated Career Advancement to include professional enrichment, conferences & classes, and manager in training programs.

·        High School diploma or equivalent.

·        1 year serving experience in a restaurant, catering, or banquet capacity preferred.

·        Previous alcohol service training a plus.

·        Ability to work in a constructive, team working environment with a positive, upbeat and customer-focused attitude.

·        Proven success in customer service roles.

·        Flexibility to work nights or mornings, weekends, holidays, and busy seasonal days (i.e. town festivals).