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Catering Wait Staff/Bartenders (Casual Position)

Amherst College

Amherst (MA)

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USD 10,000 - 60,000

Part time

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Job summary

Amherst College is seeking part-time Catering Wait Staff and Bartenders to support campus events. The role involves providing excellent service and assistance at catered events with flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. Candidates aged 16 and up are encouraged to apply, with training available for service experience.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional growth
Career advancement

Qualifications

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Available to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
  • Must have a professional appearance.
  • Service experience beneficial but training provided.

Responsibilities

  • Provide warm and professional service to guests at events.
  • Assist with setting up and breaking down event spaces.
  • Abide by food handling practices and policies.

Skills

Communication
Customer Service
Organizational Skills
Time Management

Job description



Catering Wait Staff/Bartenders (Casual Position)

Amherst Campus
Part Time
JR5119

Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.

Job Description:

Amherst College invites applications for the Catering Wait Staff and Bartender position. The Catering Wait Staff and Bartender is a part-time, casual position with no benefits, starting at $18.00/hour. Given Amherst's distinction as one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ways in which they bring value to and will work towards supporting a broadly diverse community.

Catering Wait Staff and Bartenders report to the Catering Manager and Catering Assistant Manager, the position supports the efforts of Amherst College Dining Services by providing the campus community with quality products and excellent service. Wait Staff and Bartenders will work with the Catering Manager and Assistant Catering Manager in serving the campus community at all catered events, including but not limited to banquet dinners, receptions, large campus events and deliveries. Events are based on the college's needs and schedule, making this an on-call position with weekday/evening hours and weekend hours.

Summary of Responsibilities:
  • Wait Staff will establish a warm welcome and professional atmosphere for guests by giving ultimate service and cooperation. Ensures all food and beverages are served in a timely manner with safe food handling practices. Staff over 18 years of age will be trained to serve alcohol and bartend events as needed. Able to meet a schedule that is subject to changes on short notice. Abide by all policies and procedures as set forth by the manager.
  • Provides assistance moving tables, chairs, and other banquet equipment for setting up and breaking down all events. Clean and vacuum event spaces.


Qualifications:

Required
  • Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, customer service, organizational, and time management skills - this position interacts with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, Alumni, and college guests.
  • Must be 16 years or older.
  • Available to work flexible hours, evenings, holidays, and weekends.
  • Must have a professional appearance, positive work ethic, well-spoken and outgoing, as guest contact is critical for this position.
  • Some service experience is beneficial but will train.
  • Successful completion of pre-employment physical and lift test.


Preferred
  • ServSafe Certification.
  • TIP'S Certification in Massachusetts.
  • Two or more years of experience in a restaurant/banquet setting.


Amherst College offers many opportunities for professional growth and development, continued learning, and career advancement.

Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs. Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. (Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Jobs Hub icon from their Workday home screen) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.


To apply, visit https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Amherst_Jobs/job/Amherst-Campus/Catering-Wait-Staff-Bartenders--Casual-Position-_JR5119







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