Event Staff - Avenue

Xfinity Live!; Long Branch (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Xfinity Live! in New Jersey is seeking Event Staff to support banquet operations, serve guests promptly, and coordinate with the event team to maintain dining pace.

Responsibilities include pre/post-shift side work, clearing tables, assisting with setup and breakdown of function spaces, and handling guest inquiries with professionalism. Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds and speak fluent English. Compensation ranges from $22.50 to $30.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write.
• Food service experience with banquet operations.
• Must speak fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Serve menu items to guests promptly and courteously.
• Set up and clean up before and after events.
• Clear tables and remove used dishes to the kitchen.
• Respond to guest inquiries and escalate issues to supervisor.
• Store reusable goods properly.
• Assist with setup/breakdown of function spaces and plating.

Skills

Fluent English

Basic reading/writing

Guest service experience

Job description

Event Staff Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Serve menu items to guests in a prompt and courteous manner and according to the banquet event order; time the service of courses to correspond with the dining pace of the guests.
• Perform pre- and post-shift side work; set-up, condiments, etc.
• Clear tables after service. Remove trays of dirty dishes, silverware and glassware to kitchen for cleaning.
• Respond to guest inquiries and special requests promptly and professionally to ensure guest satisfaction; notify supervisor of guest complaints or unusual situations.
• Properly store all reusable goods.
• Perform other duties as assigned which may include assisting with set up and breakdown of function space, and plating of meals.

Event Staff Qualifications

• Basic reading and writing.
• Food service experience with general knowledge of banquet operations.
• Must speak fluent English.

The Event Staff position requires the ability to perform the following:

• Handling, carrying or lifting items weighing up to 75 pounds (tables, chairs, trays, etc.)
• Moving about the function areas.
• Moving about the outlet(s)
• Withstand potential climate temperature changes in assigned work area.
• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with guest, cooks, wait staff, and supervisors.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.
• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when taking orders, completing paperwork, etc.

Compensation: The compensation for this position is $22.50-$30.00

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