Wait Staff Tipped

Sodexo; Lenox (MA); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Sodexo is hiring Wait Staff Tipped for the Tanglewood Music Festival in Lenox, Massachusetts. This on-call part-time position requires excellent customer service and communication skills. Responsibilities include serving food and drinks, taking orders, and ensuring customer satisfaction during various shifts. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, and prior food service experience is preferred. Flexible hours and comprehensive benefits available.

Qualifications

• 0 to 1 year related experience in food service.
• Must be at least the minimum age to serve alcohol according to local laws.
• Valid TIPS or equivalent certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Greet and seat guests, present menus, and introduce menu changes.
• Provide knowledgeable recommendations on meals and beverages.
• Accurately take and relay orders to the kitchen.
• Monitor guest needs and address concerns professionally.
• Ability to walk or stand for extended periods.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Time management

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Location: TANGLEWOOD MUSIC FESTIVAL - 93165002

Workdays/shifts: Varying shifts, days/hours (open availability preferred). More details will be provided during the interview process.

Employment Type: On-call part-time

Pay Range: $15 per hour - $15 per hour

Working with Sodexo Live is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact. You belong in a company that allows you to act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What You’ll Do

As a Wait Staff Tipped at Sodexo Live, you will provide customers with efficient and attentive service while exceeding the customer’s expectations. The Wait Staff will serve a variety of made‑fresh‑to‑order entrées, appetizers, desserts, and beverage items from Sodexo Live’s restaurant menu while exhibiting a professional, friendly, and attentive approach. The general responsibilities of the position include those listed below, but Sodexo Live may identify other responsibilities of the position. These responsibilities may differ among accounts, depending on business necessities and client requirements.

Responsibilities Include

• Greet and seat guests, present menus, and introduce specials or menu changes.
• Provide knowledgeable recommendations on meals, beverages, and wine, and answer questions about menu items, allergens, and preparation.
• Accurately take and relay orders to the kitchen, confirm orders with guests, and process them in the correct sequence.
• Check all items for quality and completeness, ensuring that presentations are attractive, appetizing, and consistent.
• Monitor guest needs, respond to requests, and address concerns or complaints with professionalism.
• Significant walking or other means of mobility.
• Ability to walk or stand for extended periods of time, throughout the entire duration of a shift, which may exceed 8 hours.
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push and/or pull, and frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move 50 pounds.
• The employee must be able to use hands to finger, handle, feel or reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to taste and smell.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions.
• Attends work and shows for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity.
• Other duties may be assigned and can differ among accounts, depending on business necessities and client requirements.

What You Bring

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• 0 to 1 year related experience.
• If applicable, must be at or over the minimum age to serve alcohol based on local city and state regulations.
• May require a valid TIPS (Training for Intervention Procedures), TEAM (Techniques for Effective Alcohol Management), or equivalent alcohol‑service certification, and must comply with all state‑specific alcohol training requirements.

What We Offer

• Flexible and supportive work environment, so you can be home for life’s important moments.
• Access to ongoing training/development and advancement opportunities to turn your job into a career.
• Full array of benefits that support you and your family’s wellbeing, including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 401k, discount programs, and more.
• In addition to Sodexo Live’s standard, some locations may offer additional site‑specific benefits, including free “shift” meals (and/or allowances/per diems), uniforms, safety shoes, public transportation support and/or parking.

Link to full Job description

Overall, Sodexo Live strives to offer comprehensive summaries of our benefits packages and detailed descriptions of the positions candidates are applying for. However, due to the contractual nature of our business, some job duties and employee benefits may vary based on the unit/work location. We encourage you to discuss any questions about Sodexo Live’s benefit offerings during the interview process.

Who We Are

At Sodexo Live, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo Live partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide. Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace culture and belonging as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Should you need assistance with the online application process, please complete this form.