Hospitality Porter (Variable, 0 to 29 hours per week, January to December)

Wolf Trap Foundation For The Performing Arts•Vienna, VA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Variable Hospitality Porter supports Hospitality event operations by preparing and maintaining event spaces, kitchens, catering areas, storage areas, and equipment. The role includes event setup and breakdown, catering and buffet support, receiving and inventory, equipment organization, beverage and kitchen support, cleaning, and general venue readiness. The position is 100% onsite and has a varied schedule based on the event schedule, including evenings and weekends. It is listed as variable, from 0 to 29 hours per week, January to December, and pays $21.85 per hour. Applicants must be physically located in and maintain a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia for the duration of employment. An offer is contingent on successfully passing a background check.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing event needs.
Ability to safely handle and move food, beverages, furniture, equipment, and supplies.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Professional communication and customer service skills.
Ability to maintain clean, organized, and sanitary work areas.
Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and other event-driven hours.
Sensitivity and commitment to the mission of Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts.
Ability to frequently lift and/or move items weighing up to 75 pounds.
Ability to regularly stoop, bend, kneel, reach, push, and pull.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods over flat and uneven terrain.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions, including prolonged exposure to high temperatures, heat, and humidity.
Applicants must be physically located in and maintain a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia for the duration of employment.
Successful completion of a background check is required for an employment offer.

Nice To Haves

Hospitality, food service, culinary, catering, facilities, event operations, or customer service experience.
Catering, banquet, restaurant, or institutional food service experience.

Responsibilities

Set up, move, and break down event furniture and equipment according to event requirements.
Assist with room flips, event resets, buffet setups, and post-event breakdowns.
Coordinate with the Chef and event staff on buffet setups and deliver food, catering equipment, and supplies to event locations.
Organize, clean, inventory, stage, and return catering equipment and supplies.
Ensure kitchens and catering areas have necessary serving utensils and equipment, and identify equipment or supply needs.
Assist caterers, vendors, and event staff with loading, storage, and onsite operational needs.
Receive, unload, transport, store, and properly rotate food, beverage, catering, and other deliveries.
Maintain clean, organized receiving and storage areas and assist with inventory counts.
Transport supplies, equipment, food, and beverages throughout the Wolf Trap campus and ensure proper storage.
Inspect equipment and supplies for damage, shortages, or replacement needs and report concerns to appropriate staff.
Transport and stock beverage supplies and return unused products to storage.
Perform light kitchen and stewarding duties, including cleaning and sanitizing work areas, sinks, utility areas, floors, and equipment.
Empty trash and recycling, break down cardboard, and properly dispose of or recycle containers.
Return kitchen equipment, supplies, and smallwares to designated locations and maintain kitchens and catering areas in event-ready condition.
Conduct pre- and post-event checks to ensure spaces are clean, properly set, stocked, and ready for clients and guests.
Maintain the cleanliness and organization of storage rooms, staging areas, kitchens, catering areas, and the Associates House/basement.
Keep tables, chairs, carts, dollies, and event equipment organized and properly stored.
Monitor and replenish restroom and event consumables as needed.
Report spills, damage, maintenance issues, missing equipment, and other operational concerns.