Catering Delivery & Event Support Associate - Georgetown Events (DC on-site)

Georgetown Events Hospitality Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Georgetown Events Hospitality Group in Washington, DC seeks a Catering Delivery & Events Support Associate to ensure accurate catering deliveries, assist with event setup, and provide warm, attentive service to clients.

The role requires a valid driver’s license, the ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays, and a team-oriented attitude. You will coordinate with restaurant staff and ensure food quality and safety across all events.

Qualifications

• High school diploma; hospitality certification is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle.
• Excellent customer service and hospitality skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate, timely catering deliveries and on-site setup.
• Provide warm, attentive service and build client relationships.
• Coordinate orders with Catering & Events and restaurant teams.
• Maintain food quality, presentation, and safety.
• Assist with on-site issue resolution and client feedback.
• Know catering menus, including dietary and allergen information.
• Transport and deliver equipment to off-site events as needed.
• Assist with full service and/or off-site events.

Skills

Driver experience

Customer service

Delivery coordination

Team player

Communication

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma

Hospitality certification (plus)

Job description

Georgetown Events Hospitality Group is a renowned restaurant, & catering + events company based in Washington, DC. Known for its family of restaurants and event venues such as Jetties, Surfside, The Bullpen, Wheelhouse, and the iconic Millie's in both Spring Valley, DC and on Nantucket, the company is deeply rooted in the local community where friends, new and old, can gather to enjoy delicious food in an elevated but relaxed atmosphere. Each location is celebrated for its inviting vibe, fresh cuisine, and connection to people, becoming "Your Local Escape." Follow @georgetownevents on social media for updates and highlights.

The Catering Delivery & Events Support Associate will be the primary link between our restaurant offerings and providing in-home delivery and events services for clients. The catering associate will work with the restaurant teams to organize food deliveries, take them to their drop off locations and assist with service and clean-up as required. The catering associate will be the face of the company when delivering orders, so a professional demeanor is essential.

To be successful in this role, you should have a good understanding of what makes for great customer service, an understanding of restaurant operations and knowledge of the Washington, DC area. A valid driver’s license and a personal vehicle are required for this role. You should also be available to work differentiating hours, including weekends and holidays. Ultimately, you will help deliver our food to the clients, assist in ensuring their experience with Georgetown Events is exemplary and work effectively with our restaurant staff. There is an expectation of flexibility to work both deliveries and events for the catering and events team as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure accurate, timely catering deliveries and seamless event setup, service, and cleanup where necessary.
• Deliver warm, attentive service that reflects GTE Hospitality, builds client relationships, and addresses guest needs.
• Coordinate with Catering & Events and restaurant teams on orders, logistics, and event needs.
• Maintain food quality, presentation, cleanliness, and safety throughout service.
• Resolve on-site issues promptly and communicate concerns and client feedback to leadership.
• Know catering menus across all concepts, including dietary and allergen information.
• Track inventory and safely move, organize, and store food, equipment, and supplies.
• Maintain a professional appearance, follow company policies, and assist with additional duties as assigned.
• Deliver dressings and other materials to our stores as assigned
• Transport and deliver equipment to off-site events as needed, including catering serving materials, bar cart supplies, and towing the bar cart.
• Assist with full service and/or off-site events as needed

Requirements:

• Work experience as a driver, catering server, or similar role in the hospitality industry
• Comfort with using technical systems for delivery and order management
• Comfortable working in a fast paced environment while maintaining composure
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position, such as lifting up to 50 pounds, walking up and down stairs, standing for extended periods of time
• Positive, customer service oriented attitude
• Be able to work effectively as a team player
• Maintain communication with the Catering and Events and the restaurant teams during working hours
• Availability to work within opening hours (e.g. evenings, holidays, weekends)
• High school diploma; additional certification in hospitality is a plus

Wage: $18.40 an hour plus tips and a portion of service fees; mileage reimbursement for personal vehicles

It is understood that there may sometimes be tasks or needs that fall outside of this description, and it is expected the employee will use sound judgment to manage these tasks, completing them where needed and asking for assistance or direction as appropriate.