Banquet Server

About The First National Center – Oklahoma City

A historic icon reimagined, The First National Center is the crown jewel of downtown Oklahoma City. Originally built in 1931, this breathtaking Art Deco masterpiece has been meticulously restored, blending its rich past with modern luxury to create an unparalleled destination.

Spanning over 1.1 million square feet, The First National Center features The National, Autograph Collection Hotel, with 146 elegantly appointed guest rooms, and The First Residences, offering 193 luxury apartments with state-of-the-art amenities. The property is also home to exceptional dining, including Stock & Bond, an upscale steakhouse; Tellers, an Italian-inspired restaurant in the historic bank lobby; The Great Hall bar; The Library of Distilled Spirits; and The Vault, a speakeasy-style bar inside the original bank vault.

Beyond hospitality, the center includes luxury retail spaces and premier event venues, with The National Ballroom accommodating up to 400 guests and additional private meeting spaces blending historic grandeur with modern sophistication.

At its core, The First National Center is dedicated to exceptional service, world-class hospitality, and a one-of-a-kind guest experience. More than just a landmark, it’s a community, a destination, and a place where history meets modern-day excellence.

Summary:

We are seeking a hard-working and experienced banquet server. The ideal candidate is courteous, professional, and works well with a team. They are responsible for greeting guests, helping them find their seats, and serving food and drinks throughout the event. A Banquet Server is also responsible for assisting with planning events, preparing and cleaning up the event, serving guests, and responding to questions, complaints and special requests. In order to be successful in the banquet server role, candidates must have excellent customer service and communication skills. Professionalism, politeness, and efficiency as a server are also required.

Requirements

May be required to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

The position requires mobility. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, kneel, stand, stoop, bend, stretch, communicate, reach, and manipulate objects.

Duties require attentiveness to visual and audible cues.

May be required to work in the heat and sun for periods of time.

Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.

May be required to climb step stools of a height of 3 feet.

Must be capable of working under pressure.