Banquet Server Resume Sample

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Florence Jacob

Banquet Server

Flawless service for functions large and small

+254 20 555 0500
@florence.jacob

Banquet server with six years delivering polished service at weddings, conferences and large functions for a leading Nairobi hotel. Sets up and breaks down event spaces, serves plated and buffet meals to large covers, and keeps service synchronised across a floor of hundreds of guests. Knows banquet-style service — synchronised plate drops, wine service and timing to the run sheet — and stays calm and gracious through the busiest events. Trains and guides casual staff brought in for big functions, and works seamlessly with the kitchen and events team. Reliable, presentable and genuinely good with guests. Looking for a banquet or events-service role with a hotel or venue known for great functions.

Professional Summary

Savannah Grand Hotel - Nairobi, Kenya

Banquet Server April 2018 to Present 8 years & 3 months

Serve weddings, conferences and large functions, delivering plated and buffet meals to hundreds of guests.
Set up and break down event spaces to the run sheet, including linen, settings and floor layouts.
Deliver synchronised banquet service — coordinated plate drops, wine and timing — across a large floor.
Stay calm and gracious through the busiest events, keeping service smooth under pressure.
Train and guide casual staff brought in for major functions on banquet standards.
Work closely with the kitchen and events team to keep service on schedule.

Nairobi City Hotel - Nairobi, Kenya

Restaurant & Events Server August 2016 to March 2018 1 year & 8 months

Served in the restaurant and at smaller events, learning table and banquet service.
Handled set-up, service and clear-down for functions and à la carte dining.
Built solid table-service standards and genuine guest rapport.
Earned a dedicated banquet-server role at a larger hotel.
Highlights

Smooth at scale

Delivers synchronised, polished service to functions of hundreds of guests without a hitch. Staying calm and coordinated at that scale is exactly what banquet service demands.

Trusted on big events

Trusted to help lead casual staff and hold standards at the hotel's largest weddings and conferences. A reliable banquet server is the backbone of a well-run function.
Qualification

Kenya Utalii College

Diploma in Food & Beverage Service (September 2014 to June 2016)

Hospitality diploma specialising in food-and-beverage service, covering table and banquet service, wine and hygiene, with a hotel placement. The placement led into banquet work. Built the service foundation the role needs.

Nairobi Hospitality Training

Food Safety & Hygiene Certificate (July 2016 to October 2016)

Certification in food hygiene and safe service for busy hospitality settings. It underpins the cleanliness and service standards held at every event, large or small. Renewed in line with hotel requirements.
Certifications

Food Safety & Hygiene

Nairobi Hospitality Training (October 2016 to Present)

Certification in food hygiene and safe service for hospitality settings. It underpins the service and safety standards held at every event. Renewed in line with hotel requirements.
Technical Skills
  • Banquet Service
  • Plated & Buffet Service
  • Event Set-Up & Breakdown
  • Synchronised Service
  • Wine Service
  • Run-Sheet Timing
  • Guest Service
  • Food Safety
  • Staff Guidance
  • Teamwork
Langauges

English

Full Professional Proficiency

Swahili

Native or Bilingual Proficiency
Personal Info

Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Nationality

Kenyan

Gender

Female

Availability

Shift work

Date of Birth

1996-05-20
Activities & Interests
Personal Skills

Composure

Presentation

Energy

Reliability

Teamwork

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