Event Server

Culinary Cultivations; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Bi-weekly pay

Job summary

Culinary Cultivations in Grand Rapids and West Michigan seeks experienced Event Servers to join our on-call staffing team for the upcoming season. As independent contractors, you choose when and where you work, with Saturdays often scheduled and AM/PM shifts available.

Pay is $18–$20 per hour, bi-weekly, with flexible part-time, temporary contracts. Ideal candidates have 1+ year serving experience, a professional presence, and a readiness to represent Culinary Cultivations at weddings, corporate

Qualifications

• 1+ year of serving experience required.
• Dependable, punctual, and professional demeanor.
• Flexible, event-based work with weekend availability.

Responsibilities

• Serve guests at catered and special events, corporate dining, and related settings.
• Maintain a polished, professional presence throughout service.
• Work efficiently in fast-paced event environments.
• Communicate clearly with leads, clients, and teammates.
• Represent Culinary Cultivations with excellent hospitality.

Skills

Serving experience

Food & Beverage knowledge

Events & catering experience

Job description

Event Server (Independent Contractor)
Pay: $18–$20/hour
Location: Grand Rapids & West Michigan (On the road)

Build your own schedule. Work great events. Do what you do best.

Culinary Cultivations - Grand Rapids' premier service industry staffing team - is hiring experienced Event Servers to join our Event Staffing Team for the upcoming season.

We provide professional food service staff to a wide variety of clients throughout Grand Rapids and West Michigan, including weddings, corporate events, private parties, and special events. Our team members are independent contractors who choose when and where they work based on their availability and the shifts we post each week.

Many events take place on Saturdays, with both AM and PM shifts available. Some Saturday availability is a must.

What this role looks like:

• Serving guests at catered and special events, corporate dining, and a variety of other food service settings
• Maintaining a polished, professional presence
• Working efficiently in fast-paced event environments
• Communicating clearly with leads, clients, and teammates
• Representing Culinary Cultivations with excellent hospitality

This role is a great fit if you:

• 1+ year of serving experience
• Are dependable, punctual, and professional
• Enjoy event-based work and flexible scheduling
• Want supplemental income based on your availability

Details:

• Job Type: Part-time, Temporary, Contract
• Pay: $18.00–$20.00 per hour
• Schedule: Flexible | Day and Night shifts
• Pay Frequency: Bi-weekly

Preferred Experience:

• Serving: 1 year
• Food & Beverage Industry: 1 year
• Events & Catering experience (preferred)

Preferred Certifications:

• Alcohol Safety Certification (ServSafe, TIPS, or TAMS) - not required, but a plus

Why work with us?

Our core values are Kindness, Communication, Trust, Diversity & Inclusion.
We're proud to offer a supportive, professional environment and exciting opportunities at some of the best events in West Michigan.

If you're an experienced server looking for flexible, event-based work, we'd love to connect!