Event Staff (Williamsburg & Hampton)

Trolley Hospitality Companies•Williamsburg, VA

11d•$16 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Groovin' Gourmets, the catering division of Trolley Hospitality Companies, provides chef-crafted meals and catering services for corporate functions, weddings, and social events. Event Servers and Event Bartenders work at offsite venues in the Williamsburg area, primarily on weekends. This flexible, part-time seasonal position invites staff to accept or decline event assignments based on their schedules. Event Servers assist with event setup and breakdown, serve guests, learn the catering menu to answer food-related questions, and maintain a courteous demeanor. Event Bartenders review event details in advance, help set up the bar, prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, verify guests are of legal drinking age, clean and pack the bar area, and assist with general event breakdown. The role may involve lifting or moving up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds. Pay is $16–$22 per hour depending on position, plus gratuities. Employees also receive discounts at Trolley House Hospitality companies.

Requirements

Ability to lift or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds.
For bartending duties, verify that guests served alcohol are of legal drinking age.

Responsibilities

Assist with all aspects of event setup and breakdown.
Serve guests and attend to details to ensure they have what they need.
Learn the catering menu and answer customer questions about food being served.
Maintain a courteous and well-mannered demeanor throughout events.
Review the event worksheet before arriving and learn the event timeline, bar type, food, and other details.
Help unload the vehicle and set up the bar area and appropriate glassware.
Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
Answer guest questions about drink ingredients and suggest beverages and cocktails.
Verify that guests served alcohol are of legal drinking age.
Clean the bar area and pack beer and wine into appropriate boxes at the end of events.
Assist with general event breakdown.