How to hire a banquet steward/stewardess

How to hire a banquet steward/stewardess, step by step

Here's a step-by-step banquet steward/stewardess hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a banquet steward/stewardess job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new banquet steward/stewardess
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your banquet steward/stewardess job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a banquet steward/stewardess for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a banquet steward/stewardess to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a banquet steward/stewardess that fits the bill.

   Here's a comparison of banquet steward/stewardess salaries for various roles:

   Type of Banquet Steward/Stewardess	Description	Hourly rate
   Banquet Steward/Stewardess		$12-20
   Front Of House Manager	A front of house manager coordinates and supervises the front house team. Front of house managers make sure that every client receives a warm welcome... Show more	$12-29
   Chef/Kitchen Manager	A kitchen manager or chef is someone who oversees the overall operations in the kitchen as well as the food operations. Kitchen managers make certain that food and related products are well prepared, cooked, and served to customers... Show more	$16-33

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Cleanliness
   • Silverware
   • Kitchen Equipment
   • Culinary
   • Dishwashers
   • Hot Boxes
   • Dishware
   • BEO
   • Food Handling
   • Food Service
   • Plate Food
   • Buffets
   • Cooking Equipment
   • Inventory Control

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage department service standards, POS system, schedules and labor / beverage costs.
   • Wash dishes, glasses, flatware, cooking tools, equipment, counters and tables.
   • Assist the culinary staff with prep work.
   • Assist other areas within the hotel such as, purchasing, and culinary.
   • Supervise kitchen employees to ensure the cleanliness of equipment and proper storing of equipment.
   • Prepare liquor requisitions and distribution to bars maintaining inventory controls.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your banquet steward/stewardess job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A banquet steward/stewardess can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, banquet steward/stewardesses' average salary in arkansas is 39% less than in hawaii.
   • Seniority. Entry-level banquet steward/stewardesses 42% less than senior-level banquet steward/stewardesses.
   • Certifications. A banquet steward/stewardess with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a banquet steward/stewardess's salary.

   Average banquet steward/stewardess salary

   $16.00hourly

   $33,278 yearly

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   Entry-level banquet steward/stewardess salary

   $25,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 14, 2025

4. Writing a banquet steward/stewardess job description

   A banquet steward/stewardess job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a banquet steward/stewardess job description:

   Banquet steward/stewardess job description example

   Overlooking the Missouri River, this 130,000 square-foot casino and AAA Four Diamond full-service luxury suite hotel is in historic St. Charles. With an architectural design derived from the historic wharf and train stations, Ameristar Casino Resort Spa St. Charles hints at the action inside. The streetscape continues the theme by following the design cues of St. Charles Port District complete with seven dining outlets, 12 bars, an entertainment venue, a full-service luxury day spa, indoor/outdoor pool, gift shop and 22,000 square-foot conference center.

   Ameristar St. Charles

   One Ameristar Blvd.

   St. Charles, MO 63301

   What would it be like to be a Boyd Gaming Team Member?:

   Boyd Gaming Corporation has been successful in gaming jurisdiction in which we operate in the United States and is one of the premier casino entertainment companies in the United States. Never content to rest upon our successes, we will continue to evolve and retain a position of leadership in our industry.
   
   Our past success, our current business philosophies and our sound business planning, combine to position Boyd Gaming Corporation to maximize value for our shareholders, our team members and our communities.
   
   Corporate Mission
   We, as members of Boyd Gaming Corporation, operate with only the highest degree of integrity, and rely on the competence and friendliness of each person in our organization to provide entertainment and service to satisfy our customers' wants.
   
   Through teamwork, we strive to maximize shareholder value, to be among the leading companies in our industry and to provide opportunities for all while we support and enhance our communities.
   
   Company Vision
   Boyd Gaming is one of the nation’s leading casino entertainment companies. But we’re so much more – a Fortune 1000 company that retains the philosophy of a family-owned business, focused on creating long-term, sustainable growth for our shareholders. This philosophy defines and separates us from the competition, making us unique in our industry.
   
   From our earliest beginnings in the 1970s, we made a commitment to our shareholders and our team members to create an operating style built around family. In a highly competitive industry, our Boyd Style of hospitality has come to define us in a most unique way.
   
   Forging ahead in the coming years, we will remain focused on our three main goals: improving our operating performance, continuing to execute on our current growth strategy, and demonstrating our branding initiatives.
   
   We remain confident in the strength of our Company to successfully meet whatever challenges lie ahead.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right banquet steward/stewardess for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with banquet steward/stewardesses they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit banquet steward/stewardesses who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your banquet steward/stewardess job on Zippia to find and recruit banquet steward/stewardess candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit banquet steward/stewardesses, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new banquet steward/stewardess

   Once you've found the banquet steward/stewardess candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new banquet steward/stewardess. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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