Event Staff

Your Job

Are you interested in working with people in fun and fast-paced environments? Do you have a knack for helping people, handling requests, serving food & beverages or just like the idea of working diverse events? If so, then an event staff job could be a great opportunity for you!

Your Day

Event staff, related food & beverage and set-up jobs may require the following:

• Greeting and welcoming guests upon arrival and thanking guests when departing.
• Speaking with clear, professional language and answering questions about menu items, services, or special offers.
• Taking food or drink orders from customers and relaying orders to kitchen staff.
• Preparing food and drink orders, such as sandwiches, salads, meals, coffee and soft drinks.
• Serving food and drinks to customers at a bar, counter, stand, or tables.
• Working/operating concession stands, serving as ushers, ticket-takers, or security personnel.
• Cleaning or setting work areas, tables, or counters and replenishing and service stations, cabinets, and tables.
• Reviewing event orders and receiving instructions to prepare event spaces, including seating, buffets, beverage stations, tables, or setting up lighting, sound and scenery equipment according to event plan.
• Ensuring a clean and professional personal appearance, including uniform and nametag (if needed).
• Following food safety practices.
• Monitoring and maintaining cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned stations and service areas.
• Assisting co-workers in setting up/breaking down and storing buffets, tables, linens and other equipment.
• Standing, bending, climbing stairs, and carrying items weighing 25-50 pounds or more.
• Possibly working extended dining hours, early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays.

You will need to have the following:

• Strong communication skills and ability to listen carefully to customers' orders and correctly relay them to the kitchen staff to ensure orders are prepared to the customers' satisfaction.
• Positive attitude with ability to follow instructions and handle customer requests in a courteous and professional manner.
• Good physical stamina and the ability to stand for extended periods of time, carry heavy trays or equipment, clean work areas, and attend to customer requests without difficulty.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately.
• Good customer service skills.

Your Gain

What you may gain while on the job:

• Staying active - the job will keep you on the move throughout the day.
• Time management and organizational skills - handling multiple tasks and serving multiple customers at once.
• Enhanced communication skills - learning how to talk to diverse sets of customers.
• Problem solving and crisis management skills - avoiding and resolving potential negative customer experiences.
• Teamwork - partnering with kitchen, bar, and management staff to ensure customers are satisfied.
• Teaching & Management skills - helping train and prepare new employees for the job.

Your Experience
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