Event Server - New Venue Opening New York
About The Position
The Event Server provides elevated food and beverage service and an exceptional guest experience at private events, corporate functions, social celebrations, venue activations, and other luxury hospitality experiences. The role supports event execution by maintaining service standards, assisting with operational flow, and anticipating guest needs. Event Servers work closely with Captains, Venue Management, Culinary, Front of House teams, and fellow service staff to ensure events run smoothly and meet service expectations. The role involves a fast-paced hospitality environment and may require extended or irregular hours, evening and weekend shifts, and holiday work. The position requires extended periods of standing, moving quickly, and pushing or lifting up to 75 pounds, with or without assistance. Work environments may include offices, casinos, nightclubs, bars, lounges, and restaurants, and may involve varying levels of noise, crowds, smoke, and exposure to cleaning materials. Team Members are expected to maintain a professional, neat, well-groomed appearance and interact courteously with guests, managers, and coworkers.
Requirements
- Previous banquet or event experience in a high-volume, fine dining, or upscale hospitality environment is required.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to write, read, and communicate verbally.
- Professional appearance and polished demeanor; maintain a neat, well-groomed appearance in accordance with company standards.
- Ability to multitask and remain organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work efficiently independently and as part of a team.
- Understanding of food safety and sanitation standards.
- Positive attitude and strong commitment to guest service and hospitality excellence.
- Ability to print legibly for Team Members, management, and guests.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and move quickly.
- Ability to push and lift up to 75 pounds, with or without assistance.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and interact professionally and courteously with internal and external customers, managers, and coworkers.
- Ability to handle a busy and somewhat stressful environment.
Nice To Haves
- One to two years of related experience in catering, restaurant, or luxury event service.
- Knowledge of fine dining, banquet, or luxury hospitality standards.
Responsibilities
- Provide elevated food and beverage service during private events, corporate functions, and venue activations.
- Execute passed hors d’oeuvres, plated meals, buffet service, and beverage service according to company standards.
- Maintain knowledge of menus, ingredients, dietary restrictions, and event timelines.
- Assist with event setup, breakdown, room resets, and operational support as needed.
- Keep event spaces, service stations, and guest areas clean, organized, and presentable throughout service.
- Communicate with Captains, Venue Management, Culinary, Front of House teams, and fellow service staff to support smooth event execution.
- Anticipate guest needs and provide prompt, professional, and courteous service.
- Follow food safety, sanitation, and responsible alcohol service guidelines.
- Support cocktail receptions, seated dinners, buffet service, and VIP hospitality experiences.
- Help maintain service standards during high-volume and fast-paced events.
- Handle and maintain furniture, service equipment, glassware, and event materials properly.
- Collaborate with venue and operations teams to meet event timelines and service expectations.
- Maintain awareness of venue safety procedures, emergency protocols, and guest-flow management.
- Represent the company with professionalism, a polished appearance, and a positive attitude.
- Assist in additional operational areas and complete other tasks as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
