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OVG360, a division of the Oak View Group, is a full-service venue management and event programming company that operates and books arenas, theaters, convention centers, and amphitheaters throughout the U.S. OVG has an excellent and immediate opening for a Banquet Server for the St. Charles Convention Center  

Managed by OVG, the St. Charles Convention Center's purpose is to create, plan and execute outstanding event experiences. To achieve this, our employees must provide the highest levels of guest service by demonstrating our principles of being professional, resourceful, accommodating and precise, while always being safe. To be successful in this role, candidates must be friendly and honest, build strong relationships, continually strive to provide a seamless experience, and be flexible to our guests needs by providing quality services and products through detailed and accurate communication. Team members of the St. Charles Convention Center must share in our values of being adaptable to event needs, being aware of guest requirements, showing strong character, and being team centric.

This role will pay an hourly wage of $16 to $18.50. 

For PT roles: Benefits: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

The award-winning Saint Charles Convention Center is the most elegant full-service convention venue in the Saint Louis Metro Area.  Proudly managed by Oakview Group Management, the facility boasts 154,000 square feet of flexible space, accommodating a wide range of events from 10-3,000 attendees. An IAVM Venue Excellence Award Winner and one of St. Louis’ Top Workplaces, the venue is highly-rated by clients and staff.

FACILITY FEATURES

The Saint Charles Convention Center contains 1,200 free parking spaces, 21 meeting rooms and breakouts, two elegant ballrooms, and an expandable exhibit hall with carpet and drape options. In-house services include delicious food and beverage, experienced event planners, audio visual, decorating, onsite security, marketing and more. 

• Ability to read and understand Banquet Event Orders.
• Ability to carry at least 8 entrees per tray. 
• Provide fine dining level food and beverage service to guests for all events consistent with SCCMO  standards of service.
• Initiate and maintain friendly and professional contact with guests ensuring that all needs are anticipated and met.
• Setup and maintain both food and beverage stations in various locations throughout the building consistent with DLTCC standards of service. 
• Maintain and inventory for both food and beverage stations. 
• Maintain all event areas and front of house staging areas in a tidy and organized manner.
• Participate in both setup and cleanup of food and beverage service items. 
• Ability to work independently during slower times 
• Perform safe work by helping to provide a safe and clean work environment. 

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Have a high level of social contact. Ability to work closely with staff and deal often with patrons. 
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends and select holidays. 
• Must be detail oriented to ensure that work is accurate and complete. 
• Ability to mutli-task.
• Ability to handle and move objects.
• Must have a customer-focused, positive and professional attitude. 
• Ability to read with oral and written communications skills in the English language. 
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division). 
• Must be able to stand for extend periods of time. 
• Ability to bend, stretch, twist or reach out with the body, arms and/or legs.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull or carry heavy objects up to 30 lbs. and 15 lbs. often.
• Must be punctual with consistent attendance. 
• Must be able to respond to simple complaints or inquiries from customers, members of the business community, and/or regulatory agencies.

• High School diploma or equivalent GED strong preferred. Equivalent experience may be substituted. 
• Minimum of one (1) year of work experience in events, banquets or restaurants preferred. 
• Must be at least eighteen years of age to serve alcoholic drinks. 

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.

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.