Event Server

Hewitt Oaks; Bluffton (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewitt Oaks in Bluffton, SC is seeking energetic event staff to join a fast-paced venue team. You will set up event spaces, prepare bars, and provide exceptional serving experiences for weddings and corporate galas.

Ideal candidates have prior restaurant serving experience, with large event familiarity; professional appearance is essential. Nights and weekends are common, with both full-time and part-time opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Prior serving experience in a restaurant setting.
• Experience with large events/banquets is a plus.
• Professional appearance and demeanor required.

Responsibilities

• Set up for events: tables, chairs, linens, decor.
• Prepare bars: glassware, beverages, garnishes, signature drinks.
• Serve guests during events with polished, friendly service.
• Assist with post-event cleanup and restore spaces.
• Maintain inventory of china, glassware, flatware, and other items.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and variable shifts.

Skills

Serving experience

Event/banquet service

Professional appearance

Job description

Join our fast-paced team in providing guests with exceptional service and hospitality! Our events are grand celebrations from weddings to corporate galas. We are looking for upbeat, energetic, and servant-minded team members to grow with us!

Specific Responsibilities:

• Setting up for events - tables, chairs, linens, place settings, installing decor.
• Setting up all bars for events- ensure all furniture/decor is in place, all glassware, beverages, garnishes, and mixing signature drinks.
• Serving during the event - working with the team to make sure the client's experience is exceptional with sincere, motivated, warm, and professional service. This includes all elements of the food and beverage service (setting food stations/buffets, running food, serving plated meals, bartending/barbacking, bussing, washing dishes, etc.)!
• Cleaning up after the event - sure, everybody likes to help with the decor, but this role has to be as passionate about cleaning up and getting everything back in its proper place to be really extraordinary!
• Responsible for maintaining inventory of all china, glassware, flatware, and various other event items. Keeping storage areas clean and accessible, while keeping an up to date inventory count of all items.
• You are completely cool with working nights and weekends as in the event business, we are almost always working Fridays and Saturdays. Your schedule will rotate based on the event calendar- this may mean working longer shifts and fewer days in a particular week.

Key Elements:

We are a rapidly growing organization in an extremely demanding industry and market, so your passion to be a part of that team is essential. Due to the size of our full-time team, all employees are expected to help across all aspects of the company. The words, “that's not my job” will not be said here.

Ideal Candidate:

• Previous serving experience in a restaurant setting.
• Large event/banquet service is a plus.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Available nights and weekends. Part-time and full-time opportunities exist. Saturdays and non-negotiable.

Compensation:

• $20-$24/hr with an opportunity for the first raise after 90 days
• Full time employees enjoy the following: 100% healthcare premium covered as well as paid holidays and vacation time