Hospitality Assistant

Mt. Cuba Center•Hockessin, DE

3d•$17 - $19•Hybrid

About The Position

The Hospitality Assistant supports food and beverage service for events, programs, and internal gatherings at Mt. Cuba Center. Working closely with the Hospitality Supervisor, this part-time role helps prepare and set up for service, serve guests, coordinate with vendors, and make sure events run smoothly from prep through breakdown. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys hospitality, working with people, and staying active. Some shifts will be focused on event service, while others may include shopping for supplies, setting tables or service stations, organizing the kitchen, or helping prepare for upcoming events.

Requirements

1–3 years of relevant experience in hospitality, food service, events, or a related customer-facing role.
Strong customer service and communication skills.
Organized, dependable, attentive to detail, and comfortable working independently when needed.
Knowledge of basic food and beverage service practices, including professional serving techniques, guest service, and safe food handling.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events.
Comfortable working in both indoor and outdoor settings and with the physical demands of event work, including extended periods of standing and walking and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds.
Must be at least 21 years old, possess a valid driver’s license, and hold or be willing to obtain required alcohol service and food safety certifications.

Nice To Haves

A warm, professional service style, dependability, and the ability to stay organized and flexible in an active hospitality environment.

Responsibilities

Organize, prep, and set up food and beverage service for events and functions.
Provide friendly, attentive food and beverage service.
Help prepare event spaces, including linens, place settings, serving stations, food, and beverage areas.
Assist with event breakdown, cleaning, and resetting hospitality spaces.
Work with caterers, food trucks, vendors, and other staff supporting food service.
Help maintain food, beverage, supply, and equipment inventory and keep hospitality spaces organized and ready for use.
Formalize Hospitality Procedures: Turn existing hospitality practices into clear, repeatable SOPs, checklists, and training materials that support consistent event preparation, service, and breakdown.
Strengthen Vendor Management: Establish organized vendor profiles and a consistent system for maintaining key information, contacts, service details, and other resources needed to manage hospitality vendors effectively.