Food and beverage server vs caterer/server

Differences between food and beverage server and caterer/server duties and responsibilities

Food and beverage server example responsibilities.

• Implement training of (service techniques, up-selling, food preparation, wine selections and excellent customer service).
• Perform bartending and hosting duties as well as set-up for group events.
• Advise on menu selection, accurately enter orders, settle checks using POS and ensure guests' experience.
• Perform all duties of hotel food and beverage including: event management, serving, bartending, etc.
• Enhance customer experience through spirits, wine knowledge, and recommendations; resulting in increase customer check average and bar sales.
• Provide recommendations on what might be best for each guest base off of dietary restrictions, allergies, and health concerns.
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Caterer/server example responsibilities.

• Experience caterer, providing services from assembling full-service buffets to serving guests at outside catering events and private parties at restaurants.
• Handle cash and credit transactions accurately through the provided POS system
• Perform accurate POS system transactions for in-seat patrons; beverage and alcohol orders.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assign stations and service areas.
• Experience training new employees, working as a server, service bartending, as well as catering large events.
• Inventory control, stocking food and beverage trail, planning events, bartending, catering, and serving guest at parties.
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