Catering Associate

TRADEMARK VENUES LLC • Vista, CA

7d • $17 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

Trademark Venues is seeking energetic, dependable part-time Catering Associates to support weddings, celebrations, and special events throughout North San Diego County. The role supports event execution from setup through breakdown while providing professional, attentive food and beverage service to clients and guests. Catering Associates help create memorable guest experiences, prepare event spaces, serve food and beverages, maintain clean service areas, and ensure event details are executed effectively. The role is suited to someone who enjoys fast-paced hospitality work, takes pride in service, and works well as part of a team. Events may require evening, weekend, and holiday availability.

Requirements

• Dependable attendance and ability to arrive on time for scheduled events.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Positive attitude and ability to create a welcoming guest experience.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work as part of a team while independently completing assigned tasks.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of 8 or more hours.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Comfort working evenings, weekends, and holidays according to event schedules.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in catering, banquet service, restaurants, hotels, or hospitality.
• Experience working weddings, private events, or high-volume service environments.
• Food Handler Certification, or ability to obtain it upon hire.
• Bilingual English/Spanish language skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide food and beverage service to wedding and event guests.
• Assist with event setup, including tables, chairs, linens, décor, food stations, and service areas.
• Serve plated meals, buffet service, appetizers, beverages, and other event offerings.
• Maintain clean, organized, guest-ready dining and service areas throughout events.
• Bus tables and reset guest spaces during and after events.
• Support event breakdown and ensure items are cleaned, stored, and returned properly.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and responsible alcohol service standards.
• Communicate professionally with guests, clients, vendors, and team members.
• Collaborate with Event Managers and venue leadership to support smooth event execution.
• Anticipate guest needs and provide thoughtful, proactive service.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Ongoing training and coaching.
• Opportunity to develop skills in guest service, event operations, and hospitality leadership.
• Opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding company.
• Work at wedding and event venues throughout North San Diego County.
• Work alongside a supportive, professional team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed