Waiter / Waitress - OrderID: 4390

TemPositions Group of Companies; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

TemPositions Group of Companies is seeking professional Banquet Servers to support NYC corporate and catering clients at various events. Flexible schedules allow you to pick days, nights, and weekends that work for you, with assignments and uniform expectations for each client.

Please bring 2 years of banquet/catering experience with sit-down service, strong communication, and a professional appearance. Training in alcohol service is a plus, and you must be capable of standing for long periods.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• 2 years of banquet/catering experience with sit-down service.
• 2 professional banquet/catering references.
• NYSLA alcohol awareness training (or equivalent) is a plus.
• Must be flexible for days, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Professional appearance and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Report to assignments on time in proper uniform with tools.
• Maintain professional appearance, irons uniforms and polished shoes.
• Tuxedo pants (wash and wear) required for one client.
• Wear black dress-style slip-resistant shoes.
• Set up and breakdown of events.
• Follow steps of service to provide outstanding banquets for guests.
• Knowledge of food and wine service practices.
• Communicate effectively with clients, guests and coworkers.
• Use employee app to view availability and accept/decline offers.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Detail Oriented

Adaptability

Teamwork

Flexibility

Stamina

Professionalism

Banquet/Catering Experience

References

Alcohol Awareness Training

Job description

Banquet Catering Servers Needed!

We are seeking professional & reliable Banquet servers with a can-do attitude to join our NYC team. Qualified candidates will be working with both our corporate and catering clients at their various events and banquets, providing excellent customer service. Since we are a staffing firm, we offer flexible schedules- you pick when you want to work. Shifts available will include days, nights and weekends- whatever works best for you!

Responsibilities

• Report to all assignments on time, in proper uniform for each client and with your tools
• Maintain a professional appearance with uniforms ironed and shoes shined
• Tuxedo pants (wash and wear) is required for one client
• Always wear black dress style slip-resistant shoes that can be shined
• Set up and breakdown of events
• Follow proper steps of service for banquets in order to provide outstanding service to your guests
• Knowledge of food & wine service practices?
• Communicate effectively with clients, guests and co-workers
• Able to utilize our employee App/portal to confirm and update your availability for work and to view, accept, decline and track job offers and assignments

Skills and Experience

• Excellent communication skills
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Must be detail oriented
• Ability to adapt to a fast-changing environment
• Work seamlessly within a team that will fluctuate frequently
• Flexibility with job duties and schedules
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
• Have a high level of professionalism when dealing with clients, guests and coworkers
• Required: 2 years of banquet/ catering experience with sit down service
• 2 former professional banquet/ catering references
• Certificate of completion of an NYSLA recognized alcohol awareness training programming such as from The American Safety Council or Tips is a plus

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.