Banquet Food Server

SPIRE Hospitality is a management company that creates memorable guest experiences and delivers best-in-class service at our hotels and resorts nationwide. We ensure you have the support, tools, and opportunities to get the job done, grow as an individual, and excel in your hospitality career.

We offer a comprehensive full-time benefits package that includes EARLY PAY OR EARNED WAGE ACCESS (we get paid before payday) and medical, dental, and vision benefits through UNITE HERE Local 17, Minnesota’s Hospitality Union!

Banquet Server: $11.41 per hour.
Banquet Set-Up: $15.89–$17.00 per hour, based on experience.
Schedule:
On-Call | Flexible Hours Based on Events.

Looking for a flexible hospitality position where every shift is a little different?

The Renaissance Minneapolis Bloomington Hotel is looking for energetic, dependable team members to join our Banquets team as On-Call Banquet Servers and Banquet Set-Up Associates.

From corporate meetings and conferences to celebrations and special events, our Banquets team helps bring each event to life. Whether you’re setting a room before guests arrive, serving a meal, keeping beverages refreshed, or transforming the space for the next event, you’ll play an important role in creating a polished and memorable experience.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking for flexible, on-call work in a fast-paced hotel environment. No previous banquet experience is required—we’re looking for people with a great attitude, strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn.

Depending on the event and your assigned role, you'll help with both banquet service and event set-up.

Welcome guests with friendly, professional service.

Serve food and beverages during meetings, banquets, celebrations, and other events.

Follow event details and the Banquet Captain’s directions to ensure consistent service.

Refill beverages and anticipate guest needs throughout the event.

Clear plates, glassware, and service items efficiently between courses and after events.

Assist with side work, stocking, and preparation before and after functions.

Follow all food safety and responsible alcohol service requirements.

Set meeting and event spaces according to event specifications.

Arrange tables, chairs, linens, glassware, service ware, and other event equipment.

Help transform banquet rooms between events and prepare spaces for incoming groups.

Break down events and reset rooms for the next function.

Maintain clean, organized banquet and storage areas.

Help move tables, chairs, equipment, and supplies as needed.

Make sure event spaces are clean, polished, organized, and ready before guests arrive.

You don't need years of banquet experience to be successful here. We’re looking for people who are dependable, energetic, guest-focused, and ready to work as part of a team.

The ideal candidate:

Enjoys working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Provides friendly and professional guest service.

Is dependable and arrives ready to work.

Pays attention to the details that make an event feel polished and well-organized.

Can follow event instructions and adapt as plans change.

Stays active throughout the shift.

Works well with teammates and jumps in when help is needed.

Is available for a flexible schedule that may include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays, depending on scheduled events.

Previous banquet, restaurant, catering, hotel, or event experience is helpful but not required.

Banquet events are active and hands-on. Associates must be able to:

Stand and walk for extended periods throughout a shift.

Frequently lift and carry up to 25–30 pounds
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Occasionally lift or carry up to 50 pounds
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Bend, reach, kneel, stoop,…