Catering Event Staff

Miles Table; Philadelphia, Northern (Philadelphia County, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Tips

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Miles Table Catering, a Philadelphia-based company, is seeking dependable, professional event staff to support corporate events, conferences, weddings and private celebrations in the Philadelphia area. As part of our team, you’ll set up buffets and bars, serve and clear meals, and help with unloading, setup and breakdown.

You will work flexible, part-time shifts, including some evenings and weekends, with uniforms provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering, restaurant, banquet or hospitality is preferred.
• Reliable and punctual and ready for scheduled call time.
• Friendly and professional with clients and guests.
• Teamplayer in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to follow directions and take initiative.
• Available for some evenings and weekends.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods and lift/carry equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set up buffets, stations, bars and guest areas.
• Serve buffet meals and pass hors d'oeuvres.
• Clear tables and maintain a clean event space.
• Replenish food, beverages and service supplies.
• Assist with unloading, setup, breakdown, and reload.
• Communicate with the Event Lead and support the team.
• Adapt between serving, bartending, setup and support roles.
• Return and unload equipment at our commissary when assigned.

Skills

Reliable

Punctual

Teamwork

Customer service

Hospitality experience

Job description

Miles Table Catering is hiring dependable, professional event staff to help us deliver corporate events, cocktail parties, conferences, weddings and private celebrations throughout the Philadelphia area.

Our team does more than serve food—we create organized, welcoming events and earn our clients’ trust through great service, teamwork and attention to detail.

What You’ll Do

• Set up buffets, food stations, bars and guest areas
• Serve buffet meals and pass hors d’oeuvres
• Clear tables and maintain a clean event space
• Replenish food, beverages and service supplies
• Assist with unloading, setup, breakdown and reloading
• Keep kitchens, staging areas and pantries clean and organized
• Communicate with the Event Lead and support the entire team
• Anticipate guest needs and provide friendly, professional service
• Help return and unload equipment at our commissary when assigned
• Adapt between serving, bartending, setup and support roles as needed

What We’re Looking For

• Catering, restaurant, banquet or hospitality experience is preferred
• Reliable, punctual and ready to work at the scheduled call time
• Friendly and professional around clients and guests
• Comfortable working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Able to follow directions while also taking initiative
• Available for some evenings and weekends
• Able to stand for extended periods and safely lift and carry event equipment
• Reliable transportation is preferred

Schedule

This is a part-time, event-based position. Hours vary depending on our event calendar and may include weekdays, evenings and weekends. Staff receive event opportunities through our scheduling platform and can accept shifts based on availability.

Pay

• Starting at $20 per hour - based on experience
• Additional tips when received
• Opportunities for increased responsibility and Event Lead shifts

Uniform

Event staff are expected to arrive in a clean, professional uniform, generally including black pants, black shoes and a company-provided or approved service shirt.

About Miles Table Catering

Miles Table Catering is a Philadelphia-based catering company specializing in corporate drop-off catering, conferences, cocktail parties, and full-service events. Our commissary is located inside the BOK Building in South Philadelphia.

Our mission is simple: nourishing trust, one meal and one neighbor at a time.

We value accountability, communication, respect, continuous improvement and resilience. We are looking for people who take pride in their work, support their teammates and understand that the small details make an event successful.

Miles Table Catering is an equal-opportunity employer.