The National is hiring for a Banquet Server.
You should join our team if you believe...
That exceptional service is about making every guest feel genuinely welcomed, valued, and cared for.
That the details matter, from a perfectly set table to anticipating a guest's needs before they have to ask.
That great hospitality combines professionalism, knowledge, warmth, and genuine attention to every guest.
That food and beverage service should be elevated, polished, and memorable.
That teamwork between Banquets, Kitchen, Bar, and other departments is essential to a successful event.
That every event is an opportunity to create an UNMATCHED MOMENT.
You’re a great fit for this role if you love...
Welcoming guests warmly and professionally and providing attentive service throughout their event experience.
Delivering elevated food and beverage service with confidence, poise, and attention to detail.
Learning menus, ingredients, preparation methods, allergens, and seasonal offerings so you can confidently answer guest questions.
Providing thoughtful food and beverage recommendations, including wine, cocktails, and non-alcoholic options.
Executing proper wine service, including presenting, opening, and pouring wine according to established service standards.
Following responsible alcohol service practices and all applicable regulations.
Providing polished service techniques, including coursed meals, proper plate presentation, tableside service, and other banquet service standards.
Accurately taking and delivering orders while maintaining proper timing and coursing throughout the event.
Communicating closely with Kitchen and Bar Curators to keep service flowing smoothly.
Maintaining impeccable tables throughout an event, including clearing, resetting, and keeping the table presentation polished.
Anticipating guest needs and providing attentive, unobtrusive service without interrupting the guest experience.
Handling guest questions, concerns, and special requests with discretion, empathy, and urgency.
Jumping in to support fellow Curators and contributing to a culture of teamwork, excellence, and hospitality.
Keeping service areas clean, organized, and sanitary throughout every event.
We’re excited to have you join us because...
You understand that outstanding banquet service is about much more than delivering food and beverages.
You bring a genuine passion for hospitality, food, and beverage.
You are confident communicating with guests and can remain poised and professional in a fast-paced environment.
You have a strong eye for detail and take pride in providing polished, personalized service.
You are eager to build your knowledge of wine varietals, regions, vintages, food pairings, and service protocols.
You can balance multiple guest needs while maintaining a calm and welcoming presence.
You understand the importance of food safety, responsible alcohol service, cleanliness, and sanitation.
You are dependable, flexible, and willing to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and varying event schedules based on business needs.
You take pride in maintaining a polished appearance and consistently following grooming and uniform standards.
You believe great hospitality means anticipating what guests need and creating moments they will remember.
Education and Experience
Previous banquet, fine dining, upscale hospitality, restaurant, or hotel experience preferred.
Strong knowledge of food, beverage, and service standards preferred.
Willingness to learn and develop knowledge of wine varietals, regions, vintages, food pairings, and proper wine service.
Must obtain and maintain any required state or local alcohol service permits or certifications.
Must obtain and maintain any required state or local food service certifications.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to remain calm, poised, and professional under pressure.
Passion for hospitality, food,…