Catering Wait Staff — Flexible, High-Volume Events

Aramark Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 19,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Job summary

Aramark is seeking Catering Wait Staff to deliver professional, courteous, and efficient food and beverage service for catered events at Howard University Hospitality. This role supports setup, execution, and breakdown of events while upholding high standards of hospitality, cleanliness, safety, and guest service.

There is no set schedule; shifts are based on caterings. The position requires dependable, flexible team players who can work in a fast-paced environment, stand for long periods, lift

Qualifications

• Previous food service, catering, or hospitality experience preferred.
• Open availability including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to lift and carry catering equipment and supplies.
• Able to stand and walk for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Set up banquet rooms, buffet stations, beverage stations, tables, chairs, linens, service ware, and event equipment according to the event order or supervisor's instructions.
• Pull, organize, transport, and stage equipment, supplies, serviceware, linens, and other items needed for catered events according to the event order or supervisor's instructions.
• Serve food and beverages to guests in a professional, timely, and courteous manner.
• Assist with buffet service, plated meal service, receptions, breaks, coffee service, and other catering functions.
• Replenish food, beverages, condiments, utensils, napkins, and service items during events.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of service areas throughout the event.
• Monitor guest needs and respond promptly and professionally to requests.
• Follow proper food safety, sanitation, and allergen awareness procedures.
• Communicate any guest concerns, service issues, shortages, spills, or safety concerns to a supervisor immediately.
• Break down event spaces after service, including clearing tables, removing linens, collecting equipment, and returning items to the proper storage areas.
• Assist with dish return, trash removal, sweeping, mopping, and general cleanup as assigned.
• Handle catering equipment, china, glassware, flatware, and supplies carefully to prevent loss or damage.
• Work cooperatively with catering managers, supervisors, culinary staff, and other team members to ensure events are completed successfully.
• Perform other duties as assigned based on business needs.

Skills

Food service experience

Catering knowledge

Guest service

Flexible schedule

Lifting ability

Mobility

Job description

Aramark is seeking Catering Wait Staff to deliver professional, courteous, and efficient food and beverage service for catered events at Howard University Hospitality. This role supports setup, execution, and breakdown of events while upholding high standards of hospitality, cleanliness, safety, and guest service.

There is no set schedule; shifts are based on caterings. The position requires dependable, flexible team players who can work in a fast-paced environment, stand for long periods, lift