Job Description
Oak View Group
Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.
Position Summary
The Banquet Server is responsible for attending to all food and beverage needs for our guest. Servers will work several different types of events, including buffets, served meals, buffet receptions, served cocktail parties, weddings, and other types of events. The convention center will be open for business during breakfast, lunch, and dinner hours. Servers will also be given the opportunity to work in other food and beverage outlets. Servers must have food handler's cards from Utah County and be SIPS and TIPS certified.
This role will pay an hourly rate of $14.00-$15.00.
Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching
This position will remain open until August 21, 2026.
About the Venue
Located in historic downtown Provo, Utah, the Utah Valley Convention Center is the premiere meeting space in Utah County. The UVCC boasts the perfect blend of modern architecture, flexible meeting space, and breathtaking interior and exterior views of the nearby Wasatch Mountains. This combined with its functional floor plan makes it the perfect venue to host any event.
Responsibilities
- Refill all drinks and beverages.
- Remove dishes and glasses from table and take them to the kitchen or breakdown station.
- Remove and replace table linens and service settings as required.
- Clean and arrange workstations, chairs, and table pieces.
- Refill salt, pepper, sugar, cream, and condiment containers.
- Give menu descriptions to customers, and answer questions regarding preparation.
- Memorize or write down special orders from customers.
- Relay orders to the chef or kitchen.
- Serve meals to customers or direct customers to buffets.
- Observe customers to find out if anything else is needed.
- Determine when the meal and beverages have been finished.
- Work safely to promote safe work environment for self and co-workers.
- Perform other side work duties as required.
- Be sure that all details of the job are performed, and the work is accurate.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent GED. Equivalent experience may be substituted.
- Previous work experience in events, banquets, or restaurants highly desired.
- Possess food handler's cards from Utah County and be SIPS and TIPS certified.
- Must be able to understand and follow instructions and follow through with tasks and shifts as assigned.
- Must have strong communication skills.
- Knowledge of providing special services to customers based on their needs.
- Must be able to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects.
- Knowledge of the rules and uses of numbers, including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and statistics.
- Able to multi-task.
Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference
At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.
