New Orleans, LA, USA
171 days ago
Special Events Server House of Blues New Orleans

Job Summary:

Who are we?

Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE-LYV) was formed by the merger of Live Nation and Ticketmaster Entertainment. We are the largest live entertainment company in the world, consisting of five businesses: concert promotion and venue operations, sponsorship, ticketing solutions, e-commerce and artist management. We seek to innovate and enhance the live entertainment experience for artists and fans: before, during and after the show. In 2009, Live Nation sold 140 million tickets, promoted 21,000 concerts, partnered with 850 sponsors and averaged 25 million unique monthly users of its e-commerce sites.

HOB Entertainment, a division of Live Nation Entertainment, offers exceptional club venues nationwide. House of Blues Venues provide several genres of live music, from Rock, Hip Hop, Country, Rock en Español, Blues, Jazz, Reggae and Pop. House of Blues venues are also known for their southern-style cuisine, juke-joint inspired atmosphere and the World Famous Gospel Brunch.

House of Blues opened its doors on Thanksgiving Day in 1992, serving its first meal to the local shelters. Since opening, House of Blues has been committed to giving back to the community through the International House of Blues Foundation.

Who are you?

Passionate and motivated.  Driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit.  Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on! 

The Role:

The Banquet Server is responsible for delivering and serving food and beverage in a friendly, courteous and timely manner, focusing on exceeding guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

​ Liaison between Sales Manager and House of Blues Team Members before, during and throughout the event      Greeting guests in a friendly and courteous manner explaining all specials, promotions and food items on the menu, and assemble food orders      Set banquet tables to meet the function specifications      Set/display food and beverages on buffet tables for delivery to function guests requiring buffet service      Serves at Food and Beverage Functions in accordance with Banquet Event Orders, Banquet Service policies, Banquet Management instruction.      Bus (remove, replace and clear) during and after service, as well as assist in the  clearing of banquet rooms at end of service and the reset or refreshing of the room for the next event, as necessary.       Return all equipment to their proper storage area and maintain cleanliness and organization.      Anticipate and respond to guests' needs; make sure guest service is friendly, helpful and fast      Answer guest questions, make recommendations regarding menu pricing, preparation, ingredients and plate presentation, up-sell liquors      Sell the house! Have knowledge of all music, promotional or special events in the venue      Suggestively sell beverages and menu items; take orders      Deliver drinks, maneuvering trays through large crowds      Maintain line of sight/atmosphere control by circulating through your work area throughout shift      Remove dirty glasses, dishes, ashtrays from tables, including the lifting/moving of bus tubs up to 25lbs.      Clean spills, remove food, trash or other obstacles from floor using proper lifting techniques      Maintain House of Blues safety and sanitation standards      Follow housekeeping standards per HOB policy      Keep current on all standard operating procedures      Request identification from any guest who appears to be under 30 years of age      Ensure responsible alcohol service per local ordinance alcohol awareness training and HOB alcohol policies      Recognize when guests are becoming too intoxicated and refuse further service of alcohol in a courteous and safety-minded manner, bringing it to the attention of the manager      Receive payment and process cash, credit card or Travelers check transactions according to HOB policy      Assist other servers and staff as needed      Attend pre-shift meeting conducted by Manager on Duty prior to start of each shift     Other duties as assigned by management.  

Required:
 

      Flexible schedule      Working Knowledge of basic food service, responsible alcohol service, drink recipes and garnishes, point of sales systems      2 years work Full Service or Banquet experience interacting with people in a positive environment      Ability to deal with intoxicated guests in a positive and safety minded manner      Must have a valid alcohol awareness certification or be capable of obtaining certification      Tolerance of all cultures, music and art forms

Preferred:

      Previous Fine Dining Experience      Previous Serving experience in the Hotel and/or Hospitality Industry      Cash handling experience      Experience recognizing valid ID's      Experience in a live music environment

Physical Demands/Working Environment:

      Working environment is fast-paced, often loud and stressful      Position requires extended periods of prolonged standing and working on your feet      Must be able to lift or move up to 25 lbs using proper lifting techniques

If the above description sounds like you and fits your background, apply online at http://www.livenation.com/careers/index.html to join the Live Nation Entertainment team today!

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