Catering Associate
About The Position
Trademark Venues is seeking energetic, dependable Catering Associates to support weddings, celebrations, and special events throughout North San Diego County. The role supports event execution from setup through breakdown while delivering professional, attentive food and beverage service to clients and guests. It suits someone who enjoys fast-paced hospitality work, takes pride in service, and works well as part of a team. Associates help prepare event spaces, serve meals and beverages, maintain clean and guest-ready areas, and ensure event items are cleaned, stored, and returned after events. They work collaboratively with Event Managers and venue leadership to support smooth event execution and provide thoughtful, proactive service. The position is part-time and requires availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays according to event schedules. The job is based at The Atelier in Vista, California, with work at event venues throughout North San Diego County.
Requirements
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Positive attitude and ability to create a welcoming guest experience.
- Dependable attendance and ability to arrive on time for scheduled events.
- 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 (8+ hours).
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.
- Comfortable working evenings, weekends, and holidays based on 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 work at wedding and event venues throughout North San Diego County.
- Opportunity to gain hospitality and event experience and develop skills in guest service, event operations, and hospitality leadership.
- Opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding company.
- Supportive, professional team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
