Position Summary The Lead Server supervises and assists in the service of banquet functions. Serve guests in a friendly, professional manner according to hotel standards. This position reports to the Experience Manager.Essential Job Functions/Key Job ResponsibilitiesOversee the set-up of functions including checking of the physical layout of the room, providing the servers with the proper set-up information and posts updated function sheets in the banquet kitchen Conduct pre-service meetings with staff and delegate duties to banquet servers and bartenders during set-up and break down of events Attend monthly department meetings and weekly banquet event order (BEO) meetings to review BEO’s Work closely with Group Sales Team and Events Sales Manager to ensure successful execution of events Oversee the service of the function to ensure the success of the function and staff adherence to all service rules Meet individual group/event contacts and make him/herself accessible to the contact for any need that may arise Complete china, glass and silver requisitions     Communicate / report to Food & Beverage leaders, Group & Events Team after each function re flow of service, issues, glitches, etc. Oversee the breakdown of all events and ensure the proper removal and storage of hotel linen, props and specialty china Prepare and post daily assignments for servers including specific times for set-up completion and start of service for each event Ensure the proper care, security and maintenance of hotel equipment through proper supervision of service personnel Other duties as assigned
