Location

Fort Lauderdale Hotel

Opening in Fall 2025, Omni Fort Lauderdale will provide South Florida with 120,000 square feet of event space, new food and beverage options, a Natural Spring inspired full-service spa and entertainment pedestrian plaza featuring high-end shopping, amphitheater, charter boat docking and beautiful promenade. The new iconic landmark offers unforgettable views of the Atlantic paired with unrivalled convenience and intelligently designed meeting spaces. The hotel will be directly connected to the Broward County Convention Center, immediately adjacent to Port Everglades cruise terminal and less than two miles from Fort Lauderdale Airport.

Job Description

Be a part of the pre-opening team for the Omni Ft. Lauderdale Hotel!

Opening Fall 2025, the Omni Ft. Lauderdale Hotel is a 29-story hotel, located at 1950 Eisenhower Blvd, and connected directly to the Broward County Convention. The property offers 801 guest rooms and suites, multiple restaurants, a vibrant rooftop bar, a sprawling pool, spa, and fitness center. The hotel will also have over 120,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space, including a grand ballroom, junior ballroom, 25 breakout rooms and pre-function meeting space with waterfront views

To ensure that all food and beverage service for functions in the banquet department of the hotel are served on time and up to Omni standards.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Perform all Banquet side work as designated by the Banquet Captain and/or Banquet Managers.

Efficiently and properly perform all service standards.

Attend to all needs of the guests during functions and function related duties.

Report to Banquet Manager any need for housekeeping and/or repairs of and banquet equipment.

Assist in the upkeep and organization of all liquor liability laws.

Must be familiar with and adhere to all liquor liability laws.

Must attend all designated pre-meal meetings.

Must follow all details as described on Banquet Event Orders (BEO’s).

Must be able to set tables to specifications, carry trays, and have excellent customer service experience.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum 1-year banquet serving experience.

Previous experience with standard table sets and serving etiquette required.

Ability to clearly and pleasantly communicate both verbally and in writing in English with guests, management, and co-workers, both in person and by telephone.

Ability to work cohesively with co-workers both within and outside of your department.

Ability to compute accurate mathematical calculations and have previous cash handling experience.

Must be familiar with BEO’s, Banquet Checks and Banquet Room Sets.

Ability to think clearly, quickly and make concise decisions.

Ability to prioritize, organize and follow up.

Ability to handle stressful situations, while maintaining a calm and welcoming demeanor.

Must have experience in handling beverages.

Must be actively TABC Certified.

Ability to work flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays.

ENVIRONMENT & POSITION ANALYSIS:

Move, bend, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.

Stand, walk or sit for an extended period or for an entire work shift.

Must be able to carry a banquet tray, filled to capacity, overhead and/or on shoulder.

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT:

Coffee maker/urn, toaster, microwave, beverage machines, bus trays, dishware, silverware, glassware and queen-mary cart.

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity employer - vets/disability. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement are available using the following links:EEOC is the Law Poster (https://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm) and the following link is the OFCCP's Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination policy statement (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_formattedESQA508c.pdf) If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to applicationassistance@omnihotels.com.

Job LocationsUS-FL-Fort Lauderdale

Posted Date4 days ago(9/8/2025 3:56 PM)

Requisition ID 2025-127087

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