Events Set-up and Banquet Server

Saint Joseph's College of Maine•Standish, ME

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Saint Joseph's College of Maine is hiring for the part-time position of Events Set-Up and Banquet Server for the Stone Barn at Sebago Lake! We are looking for highly motivated, creative individuals with a keen attention to detail and a passion for spectacular customer service to join our events staff. This role is demanding yet rewarding, with summer hours focused heavily on weddings and ticketed events. We offer part-time positions with flexible scheduling based on booked events, requiring availability on days, nights, and weekends. This is an on-call position to work as needed to assist with the execution of events.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED equivalent is required.
Current Food Handler certification, or ability to obtain certification.
Must have a valid driver’s license, complete a driver training program and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record.
Food Handler Certification required and must maintain certification.
Ability to interact with all levels of guests, college students, faculty, staff, and senior management.
Ability to maintain a professional presence at all social events.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple requests in a fast-paced environment.
Possess a keen eye for detail and consistency.
An aptitude for math skills for accurately cashing out patrons and measuring beverage ingredients.
Demonstrated ability to provide high levels of customer satisfaction through anticipation of needs, effective problem solving, and overall positive attitude.
Detail oriented, to include impeccable cleanliness of work area.
Ability to work on their feet for extended periods of time.
Knowledge of food service including formal and informal catering events.
Tolerates work-related stress effectively and maintains self-control/professionalism.
Serve-Safe certified or willing to obtain certification within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Willing to obtain Serve-Safe certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Completes the set up and break down of events by reading and understanding set up specifications for booked events.
Works well with other team members to complete a set up.
Assists with internal and external event setups to include chairs, tables, supplies, light food prep and plating, staging, signs, and trash removal.
Reports any damage or issue to the Agritourism Events Manager.
Transports products from kitchen and storage location to event location.
Ensures the highest level of Customer Satisfaction by interacting and filling customer requests.
Works well with other team members to deliver the ultimate guest experience.
Listens to special requests and fills the request as needed.
Executes the event to the highest standard, acting quickly to fix issues that may arise.
Maintains a professional presence in front of staff and guests at all times.
Ensures that guests remain unimpaired and safe, reporting any impaired behavior or guests to the Event Supervisor.
Ensures that tasks and requests are completed with the proper level of urgency.
Reports any safety hazard, service issue, or guest complaint to the Event Supervisor.
Arrives to a shift on time and in uniform.
Ensures all equipment is clean, in working condition, and organized during and after an event.
Ensures floors are kept clean and free of waste, food, and spills, clearing plates, wiping counters, and keeping food servers full.