Food & Beverage Staff Member - THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride, Whippany, NJ

American Heritage Companies; Whippany (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Rail Events Productions is hiring a Food & Beverage Staff Member for THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride in Whippany, NJ. This seasonal, non-exempt hourly position supports Front of House teams during events, executing food and beverage duties with a focus on safety and guest experience.

Work includes evenings and weekends, with a fast-paced, immersive environment aboard the train, opportunities to join a collaborative team and advance in a festive setting.

Responsibilities

• Become familiar with state, local and REP food safety regulations and procedures
• Become familiar with and execute REP food and beverage equipment, timing of production and delivery procedures
• Assist in general care of food and beverage area, including keeping a clean and orderly space
• Assist with top of day, during event and end of day prepping and cleaning of food and beverage areas
• Acquire knowledge of on-board experience, performance highlights, and venue facility
• Works with the entire event team to maintain a positive, enjoyable, and rewarding environment for all staff and passengers
• Deliver exceptional teamwork
• Other duties as assigned

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Whippany, NJ 07981

Position Type: Seasonal

Salary Range: $20.00 - $20.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Any

Job Title: Food & Beverage Staff Member – THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride

Division/Department: Rail Events Production/Front of House

Reports To: Front of House & Business Manager

Type of position: Non-Exempt/Hourly

Employee Classification: Seasonal

Location: Whippany, NJ

Compensation: $20.00/hr

Job Summary

The Food & Beverage Staff Member position works with the Front of House & Business Managers, and Food & Beverage Supervisors acting as a food and beverage staff representative assisting with the execution of food and beverage duties associated with the event.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Become familiar with state, local and REP food safety regulations and procedures
• Become familiar with and execute REP food and beverage equipment, timing of production and delivery procedures
• Assist in general care of food and beverage area, including keeping a clean and orderly space
• Assist with top of day, during event and end of day prepping and cleaning of food and beverage areas
• Acquire knowledge of on-board experience, performance highlights, and venue facility
• Works with the entire event team to maintain a positive, enjoyable, and rewarding environment for all staff and passengers
• Deliver exceptional teamwork
• Other duties as assigned

Work Environment

• Ability to work weekends and evenings
• Varied schedule requiring evenings, weekends and overtime
• Varying temperatures and weather conditions; both indoor and outdoor
• Majority of time spent on feet
• Workday is spent in and around active railroad yard(s)

What’s in it for you?

• Serve others and create a world of make-believe and magic
• Competitive industry pay and a chance to build upon your theater network and make lifelong connections
• Enrich and positively impact the holiday experience for all – big and small
• Be part of an inclusive team in a supportive environment with high expectations for self and your fellow teammates
• Catered meals for 5-show days
• Comp tickets for your friends and family

Working on THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride is unlike anything you will ever do. This immersive experience is entirely unique to Rail Events Productions. The challenge of producing a full-length production on a moving train is one of the most rewarding experiences as an artist or technician. With a total cast and crew of 40-50 people onsite every day and the possibility of over 2,000 guests, our days can be chaotic. With such a fast-paced environment, the team at Rail Events Productions takes care to properly support and teach everyone the best ways to accomplish their jobs. We strive to build a space where employees are safe and encouraged to grow throughout their time with the company.

Rail Events Productions, an American Heritage Railways subsidiary, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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