Event Services Banquet Steward Team Member

Wegmans Food Markets•Rochester, MN

1d•$20 - $21

About The Position

As a Banquet Steward, you will work in the back of the house and be responsible for gathering the banquet and culinary needs necessary for events, helping ensure they are set up for success. You will work cross-functionally with the Event Services team and maintain inventory, cleanliness, and high standards for all events. The role may involve indoor and outdoor work environments and requires adapting planned work to changing demands in a fast-paced setting.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience as a kitchen or banquet steward, or in another service-oriented position in a multifaceted food service facility such as a restaurant, hotel, country club, conference center, casino, or theme park.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Microsoft Office skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with an inventory management system.
Experience working with BEOs (Banquet Event Order forms).
Enthusiasm for and knowledge of relevant products and services.
HACCP: Food Safety Programs certification.
ServSafe Alcohol Certification.
Food Safety Manager Certification.

Responsibilities

Assist with preparing the conference facility, off-site locations, and event areas for banquet and culinary service, ensuring all areas are clean, organized, and well-stocked.
Support event staging, including culinary needs, plate and china counts, glassware, and silverware setup.
Help maintain kitchen standards for cleanliness and organization.
Help maintain expected par levels for disposables and equipment, and recognize and communicate needs to the team.
Communicate with Event Services team members, including banquet stewards, banquet managers, sales, culinary, operations teams, and external partners, to ensure event needs are met.
Maintain and track inventory in various inventory systems before and after events.
Adjust planned work to meet multiple, changing demands in a fast-paced environment.
Work in a variety of environments, including indoor and outdoor sites.
Provide additional support to the Event Services team as needed.