Banquet Server
About the job
- High school education or equivalent.
- At least 3 months of previous experience in a similar position.
- Basic knowledge of customer service principles, food service functions, and restaurant and kitchen operations.
- Ability to lift and carry trays, dish racks, glass racks, and similar items weighing 20–40 pounds; push carts, Queen Marys, hotboxes, and portable bars weighing 50–100 pounds; and balance and carry loaded food and beverage trays.
- Ability to bend and kneel to access lower-level cabinets and lift trays, maneuver through narrow areas and between seated guests, and stand continuously while servicing guest functions.
- Ability to climb approximately 12 steps.
- Moderate comprehension and literacy to read records and special requests.
- Ability to perform multiple tasks, follow verbal and written instructions, and communicate verbally and in writing.
- Ability to remain organized and attend to auditory and visual details in crowded, noisy situations while handling multiple tasks.
- Ability to use tact and understanding when addressing customer-service problems, including stressful and highly emotional situations.
- Read the banquet event order and know how to complete a setup.
- Set tables correctly and uniformly in the assigned area.
- Keep the station neat and clean while serving guests in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Use proper in-room clearing and aisle tray breakdown procedures, and break down buffets or other special food-service tables and equipment.
- Assist the Lead Banquet Server with setting up and breaking down buffets or other special food-service tables and equipment.
- Greet and serve guests according to food and beverage service policies and procedures.
- Follow guest-check and money-handling procedures when serving à la carte and beverage orders.
- Complete assigned side work.
- Remain attentive to customers throughout the dining experience and adhere to or exceed service standards.
- Work flexible shifts that may include mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Travel locally for outside catering functions.
About the company
Sage Hospitality Group develops, invests in, and manages hotels and restaurants, focusing on creating experiential lifestyle properties that become part of their local communities. They run hotels and run their own restaurants through Sage Restaurant Concepts, using an integrated approach that combines development, ownership, and operating expertise. Unlike many operators who only manage properties, Sage acts as a developer and investor for urban and resort markets and has rebuilt projects like Denver’s Union Station, showing a hands-on, destination-driven strategy rather than just a place to sleep. Their portfolio includes over 100 hotels and restaurants, and they continue to expand under new leadership with the goal of becoming the nation’s favorite lifestyle hospitality company and a preferred destination for guests and communities alike.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Denver, Colorado
Founded
1984
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Sage added The Pierside in March 2026, its 11th independent property in under two years.
- July 2026 brought The Ritz-Carlton, Indianapolis, strengthening luxury franchise credibility.
- Hotel Vandivort joined Sage's Independent Hotel Collection, broadening its Midwest lifestyle footprint.
What critics are saying
- Denver Gazette on March 13, 2026 quoted del Olmo warning cautious 2026-2027 growth.
- Revelio data shows headcount fell 6.9% from 2023 to 2026, signaling operating pressure.
- Economic contraction would hit Sage's discretionary lifestyle demand and project pipeline hardest.
What makes Sage Hospitality Group unique
- 2026 leadership transition kept founders engaged while Daniel del Olmo became CEO.
- Sage runs hotels, restaurants, branding, and real estate through one integrated operating model.
- Its independent-lifestyle portfolio spans 110-plus venues across 14 states, including two Ritz-Carltons.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Life Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Discounts