Catering Server

Meriwether Godsey, Inc.•Chatham, VA

About The Position

Meriwether Godsey is looking for a Catering Server; someone who enjoys providing our guests with the finest food and drink, accompanied by an attentive and positive attitude at Chatham Hall. This is a Temporary, On-Call position. What you will do: Set up tables, linens, chairs, and serving stations for full-service banquet events. Maintain a clean and organized dining area to facilitate workflows and minimize safety hazards. Greet and welcome guests and respond to specific requests in a courteous manner. Serve beverages and foods in the designated order and quickly remove dishes at the end of each course, meal, or function; replenish beverages and check with guests to ensure satisfaction. Collect used dishes and utensils from tables and return them to the dishwashing area Perform cleaning tasks and breakdown of service Maintain high standards of safety and cleanliness Reset the banquet as specified by Management to ensure readiness for other functions. What you need: 1-2 years of Food Service/Serving experience preferred Exceptional customer service skills Excellent communication and good organizational skills Flexibility; ability to switch between locations and job duties Ability to stand/move about for long periods and lift 50 lbs Ability to handle high-volume customers High School Diploma or equivalent Reliable Transportation What you will get: Competitive Pay Staff Meals Uniforms Meriwether Godsey offers significant opportunities for growth and career advancement. The work environment is fast-paced, team-oriented, and high-energy. You’ll be surrounded and supported by people who are passionate about serving others. Enjoy a small, community-focused environment where you may grow your leadership and hospitality skills and your career opportunities with a value-based company. Help Meriwether Godsey set the standard for hospitality in the Central Virginia market! Interested in learning more? Visit our About Us Page [http://www.merig.com/about-us/] Meriwether Godsey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable workplace.

Requirements

1-2 years of Food Service/Serving experience preferred
Exceptional customer service skills
Excellent communication and good organizational skills
Flexibility; ability to switch between locations and job duties
Ability to stand/move about for long periods and lift 50 lbs
Ability to handle high-volume customers
High School Diploma or equivalent
Reliable Transportation

Responsibilities

Set up tables, linens, chairs, and serving stations for full-service banquet events.
Maintain a clean and organized dining area to facilitate workflows and minimize safety hazards.
Greet and welcome guests and respond to specific requests in a courteous manner.
Serve beverages and foods in the designated order and quickly remove dishes at the end of each course, meal, or function; replenish beverages and check with guests to ensure satisfaction.
Collect used dishes and utensils from tables and return them to the dishwashing area
Perform cleaning tasks and breakdown of service
Maintain high standards of safety and cleanliness
Reset the banquet as specified by Management to ensure readiness for other functions.