Event Staff - Waterside District

Waterside District; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Waterside District in Norfolk, VA, is seeking Event Staff to join our premier dining and entertainment district. You will assist with serving guests, staging and breaking down event spaces, ensuring smooth service and guest satisfaction.

The role requires food service experience and fluent English, with the ability to lift and move items as needed and to work in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Serve menu items to guests promptly and courteously.
• Set up and break down event spaces.
• Clear tables and remove dirty dishes.
• Respond to guest inquiries and special requests.
• Store reusable items properly.
• Assist with plating and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food service experience

Fluent English

Basic reading and writing

Job description

Blue Moon TapHouse
333 Waterside Dr
Norfolk, VA 23510, USA

Description

Norfolk’s premier dining and entertainment district is a central place where you can hang out, dine and relax with your whole family. Waterside District features the best of national, regional and local restaurants and offers live music, festivals and more. Located in the heart of the central business district and adjacent to the City of Norfolk’s world-class waterfront and festival site, Waterside District is a central gathering place for local residents and visitors.

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.

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