Seasonal Catering and Festival Server

Starfish California Hospitality Group; Laguna Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

Starfish Hospitality Group invites you to join our team for the season at Sawdust Festival in Laguna Beach, delivering warm, attentive service in outdoor festival settings.

We offer both full and part-time front-of-house roles, with opportunities to work across catering and festival operations. Ideal candidates are reliable, enthusiastic, and able to thrive in fast-paced environments.

Must be 18+ and authorized to work in the U.S.; Food handler certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in serving or food service is preferred.
• Must be 18+ and authorized to work in the U.S.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Food handler certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service in catering and festival settings.
• Represent the warmth and excellence of our Starfish brand.
• Take orders, serve food and beverages, and process payments efficiently.
• Assist with setup and breakdown of catering events.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas.
• Follow all health and safety guidelines.
• Work collaboratively with kitchen and event teams.
• Adapt to varying event sizes, service styles, and customer needs.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Food handler certification

Job description

Starfish Hospitality Group invites you to explore positions within our growing restaurant group. Our upscale, yet inviting, concept showcases Asian Coastal Cuisine across our tastefully designed restaurants, our Coastal Catering division, and our concession brand, The Cove by Starfish.

We are dedicated to cultivating a positive and healthy culture, built on passion and commitment, and we pride ourselves on delivering unparalleled service with quality and consistency in every space. Our locations span from Southern Orange County to Scottsdale, Arizona.

We're hiring enthusiastic and reliable individuals to join our team for the season!

This is a dynamic role offering both full and part time front of house positions our second season at the Sawdust Festival in Laguna Beacg, as well as font of house on call options for our catering division (the OC area). If you enjoy fast-paced environments, working outdoors, and being part of a fun and energetic team, this is the job for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service in both catering and festival settings
• Represent the warmth and excellence of our Starfish brand.
• Take orders, serve food and beverages, and process payments efficiently
• Assist with setup and breakdown of catering events
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas
• Follow all health and safety guidelines
• Work collaboratively with kitchen and event teams
• Adapt to varying event sizes, service styles, and customer needs

Qualifications

• Previous serving or food service experience preferred, but not required
• Must be 18+ and authorized to work in the U.S.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Food handler certification.
• Ability to work on your feet for extended periods and lift up to 30 lbs
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Positive attitude and willingness to jump into different roles as needed

We look forward to meeting you!