Event Server

Always Fishing Hospitality Group; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading catering service in Oakland is seeking an Event Server to join their team. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience in a high-volume restaurant or catering environment. Responsibilities include greeting guests, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting with event set-up and breakdown. Applicants must have strong communication skills and be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Certification in food safety is required. A uniform is to be maintained for appearances.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in an upmarket or high-volume restaurant or event catering.
• Maintain RBS certification and Food Serve Safe Certification.
• Must be effective in handling high-stress situations.
• Maintain RBS certification and Food Serve Safe Certification
• Minimum High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Excellent communication and memorization skills.
• Ability to handle high stress situations with grace
• Ability to read and understand English
• Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• Provide, wear and maintain the prescribed uniform.
• Willingness to perform additional duties to facilitate the event's success, as needed

Responsibilities

• Greet all guests with enthusiasm and friendliness.
• Maintain a clean and organized workplace.
• Manage a number system for coat check duty.
• Knowledgeable in industry terminology
• Assist with loading/ unloading of company vehicles, set up & breakdown of banquet or special event area by; confirming placement of tables, dropping linen, confirming table guest counts, silverware and glass placement, folding and placing napkins, final setting tables.
• Greet all guests with enthusiasm and friendliness.
• Serves alcoholic beverages in an appropriate manner consistent with company standards.
• Answers guest questions about food, beverages, and our company
• Provide the highest level of service in accordance with our standards.
• Maintain a professional appearance at all times. No strong scents and tasteful hair and makeup.
• Communicates with food and beverage staff to ensure guest satisfaction
• Follows event orders and standard operating procedures.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized workplace.
• Learn and understand menus, recipes, and other pertinent information such as dietary restrictions and allergies.
• Responsible for constant sanitation, organization, and proper food handling.
• Perform duties as assigned by company leadership.
• Coat check duty & bussing when needed. Manage a number system, maintain order of guests personal items and remain in the room at all times.

Skills

Excellent communication

Stress management

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Stress management

English literacy

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

RBS certification

Food Serve Safe Certification

Job description

Overview

Event Server

We are looking for gracious, and professional servers with catering and/or restaurant experience to complement our professional service style. Contingent on their placement, front of house staff may be responsible for receiving guests, bussing, coat check, setting up event spaces not limited to chairs and tables, serving menu items, conveying special requests and event break down at the end of the evening. Event servers work in a variety of venues, which can range from a banquet hall to a park. To be a successful Event Server you should be outgoing, personable, and adept at stress management. Join a team who takes pride in anticipating guest needs and works together seamlessly.

Responsibilities

• Punctuality and professionalism. Clock in and out via Nowsta App.
• Consult with the Service Manager upon arrival to review roles, responsibilities, and event specifics
• Trained in different styles of events, stations, cocktail parties, plated and plated dinners
• Knowledgeable in industry terminology
• Assist with loading/ unloading of company vehicles, set up & breakdown of banquet or special event area by; confirming placement of tables, dropping linen, confirming table guest counts, silverware and glass placement, folding and placing napkins, final setting tables.
• Greet all guests with enthusiasm and friendliness.
• Serves alcoholic beverages in an appropriate manner consistent with company standards.
• Answers guest questions about food, beverages, and our company
• Provide the highest level of service in accordance with our standards.
• Maintain a professional appearance at all times. No strong scents and tasteful hair and makeup.
• Communicates with food and beverage staff to ensure guest satisfaction
• Follows event orders and standard operating procedures.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized workplace.
• Learn and understand menus, recipes, and other pertinent information such as dietary restrictions and allergies.
• Responsible for constant sanitation, organization, and proper food handling.
• Perform duties as assigned by company leadership.
• Coat check duty & bussing when needed. Manage a number system, maintain order of guests personal items and remain in the room at all times.

Event Server Qualifications:

• 1+ years of work experience in an upmarket or high-volume restaurant or event catering.
• Comfortable or willing to learn many types of service including French, Russian, Sequenced, Family Style, and Traditional Restaurant/Banquet.
• The ability to lift 50lb plus
• Maintain RBS certification and Food Serve Safe Certification
• Minimum High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Excellent communication and memorization skills.
• Ability to handle high stress situations with grace
• Ability to read and understand English
• Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• Provide, wear and maintain the prescribed uniform.
• Willingness to perform additional duties to facilitate the event's success, as needed