Event Catering Wait Staff (Full Time)

Compass Group•Brooklyn, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Union Square Events, founded in 2005 as Hudson Yards Catering, is a culinary and operations leader in the hospitality industry. We partner with a diverse portfolio of best-in-class clients to produce one-of-a-kind catered events and unparalleled dining experiences in various venues throughout New York City and beyond. This role involves assembling, delivering, setting up, and serving food and beverages to guests at both on-premise and off-premise events.

Requirements

Previous cooking and food service experience is required.
Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds.
Must meet any applicable state and local health requirements for food handlers.

Responsibilities

Assembles and delivers all food and supplies for catered functions to the scheduled locations.
Arranges tables and decorations.
Sets buffet tables with food, beverage and service items according to pre-established standards.
Serves food and beverages to guests.
Cleans and packs dishes and utensils.
Returns un-served foods and beverages, serving equipment and utensils to the Commissary.
Checks to ensure that all display foods are merchandised attractively according to pre-established standards.
Handles foods items appropriately during preparation.
Serves food neatly and attractively according to pre-established standards.
Keeps display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service.
Cleans workstation thoroughly before leaving the area for other assignments.
Assists with food and table prep before events begin.
Serves plated dinners to guests and responds to requests for beverages, appetizers and other needs.
Serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
Opens wine and takes drink orders.
Cleans up venue after event ends and assists with inventory, food storage and other closeout tasks.
Performs other duties as assigned.