Event Server

Cape Resorts • Cape May, NJ

309d

About The Position

The Event Server at Beach Plum Farm is responsible for serving food and beverage items to guests in a friendly, enthusiastic, professional, and timely manner. The role includes various duties such as clearing tables, returning equipment to their respective areas, and ensuring the safety of storage areas by transporting equipment properly. The Event Server must review the Banquet Event Order (BEO) prior to each event to understand timelines and event needs. Additionally, the server is responsible for handling all equipment and linens, attending to spills and breakage immediately, and gathering necessary equipment for functions as part of opening side work. Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Attendance at all scheduled training sessions and meetings is also required.

Requirements

• High school or equivalent education required.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Knowledge of table service standards.
• Knowledge of appropriate table settings and service ware.
• Ability to describe all menu items and methods of preparation.
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures like freezers (-10º F) and kitchens (+110º F).
• Ability to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours.
• Ability to maneuver between functions occurring simultaneously.
• Ability to lift trays of food or food items weighing up to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Serve food and beverage items to guests.
• Clear tables and return all equipment to their respective areas.
• Retrieve reusable food items and place them on a separate cart.
• Review BEO prior to each event and understand all timelines and event needs.
• Ensure safety of storage areas by transporting all equipment properly.
• Handle all equipment and linens responsibly.
• Attend to spills and breakage immediately.
• Gather all equipment necessary to service a function as part of opening side work.
• Maintain clear and immaculate storage areas.
• Assist in moving tables and chairs as assigned.
• Inform supervisor of any problems or complaints.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Accommodation
• Education Level: High school or GED