Food Service Assistant | Seasonal Part-Time | Jungle Island

Oak View Group•Miami, FL

23h•$16•Onsite

About The Position

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet. Position Summary We are seeking outgoing, skilled, and service-driven seasonal part-time Food Service Assistants to join our team to work during Jungle Island's Survivor Immersive Experience. The Food Service Assistants are the behind-the-scenes heroes who ensure the dining room operates smoothly and every guest enjoys a memorable experience. From setting up and maintaining a guest-ready environment to supporting the waitstaff and bartending team in delivering seamless service, this role is essential in executing this special event. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to balance speed, service, and professionalism will help elevate the overall fan experience during every event. Hosts must be personable, professional and able to work in an ever changing fast-paced environment. The employee must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work events as scheduled per business need. Scheduling for this position may vary depending on event requirements and can occur any day, Monday through Sunday, including daytime and evening hours. This is a seasonal role from January 20, 2026 and will end on April 20, 2026. This role will pay a flat hourly rate of $16.00. This position will remain open until April 20, 2026. About the Venue Jungle Island, Miami’s premier entertainment destination, combines the beauty of Miami’s tropical landscape with a jungle full of extraordinary animals from around the globe. Building upon its rich 80-year history, today’s Jungle Island is a contemporary theme park, featuring numerous wildlife such as lemurs, wallabies, capybaras and much more! The Survivor Experience - The Survivor Ultimate Fan Cafe at Jungle Island is a limited-time, immersive experience created to celebrate the show’s 50th season. Designed as an interactive playground for fans, it features themed challenges, recreations of iconic Survivor moments, and exclusive Survivor merchandise. The cafe captures the excitement and competition of the show while offering a fun, comfortable environment—allowing fans to feel like contestants without the extreme conditions of island survival.

Requirements

Fluent in English.
Weekend availability.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Must be 18 or over.
6 month or more previous experience prefered.
Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to be self-directed while working in a team-oriented environment.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and long hours.

Responsibilities

Pulls and stocks supplies and ingredients, cleans kitchen and restaurant areas as needed.
Engage and assist guests in show-themed challenges and activities, and help prepare Watch Party experiences.
Provides prompt and courteous member service.
Work with servers to ensure guest needs are met in a timely manner.
Ensure impeccable cleanliness of the restaurant and adhere to food safety standards.
Clear tables and reset them according to standards immediately after guests have departed.
Set up and breakdown the front of the house service areas.
Communicate with servers, food runners and managers to keep service running seamlessly.
Help with food running and carryout orders to support the team whenever needed.
Assist servers during meal periods, pour water, clear dishes, reset tables, run food, and maintain the cleanliness of the restaurant.
Provide excellent customer service and problem-solving abilities.
Work well in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Greet guests with warmth and a friendly attitude.
Perform other related duties as assigned.