EVENT CATERING WAIT STAFF (ON CALL)
About the role
Restaurant Associates is seeking an EVENT CATERING WAIT STAFF to join our team at the New York Botanical Gardens. Online applications are accepted.
Responsibilities
- Assembles, delivers, sets-up and serves food and beverages to guests at on-premise and off-premise events.
- Arranges tables and decorations.
- Sets buffet tables with food, beverage and service items according to pre-established standards.
- Serves food and beverages to guests.
- Cleans and packs dishes and utensils.
- Returns un-served foods and beverages, serving equipment and utensils to the Commissary.
- Checks to ensure that all display foods are merchandised attractively according to pre-established standards.
- Handles foods items appropriately during preparation.
- Serves food neatly and attractively according to pre-established standards.
- Keeps display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service.
- Cleans workstation thoroughly before leaving the area for other assignments.
- Aids with food and table prep before events begin.
- Serves plated dinners to guests and responds to requests for beverages, appetizers and other needs.
- Serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
- Opens wine and takes drink orders.
- Cleans up venue after event ends and assists with inventory, food storage and other closeout tasks.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Previous bridal attending experience is required. Must meet any applicable state and local health requirements for food handlers.
Qualifications
- Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Keeps display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service.
- Cleans workstation thoroughly before leaving the area for other assignments.
- Aids with food and table prep before events begin.
- Serves plated dinners to guests and responds to requests for beverages, appetizers and other needs.
- Serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
- Opens wine and takes drink orders.
- Cleans up venue after event ends and assists with inventory, food storage and other closeout tasks.
Skills
N/A
Benefits
- Retirement Plan
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/AD
- Disability Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Pay
Fixed Pay Rate: $60.00 per hour.
Schedule
On call; Days may vary, up to 24 hours a week. Weekend availability is required. More details upon interview.
Qualifications
Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds. Must meet any applicable state and local health requirements for food handlers.
About Restaurant Associates
This is R/A! Restaurant Associates is the industry's leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations. We are proud to be voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards- Best Places to work.
About Compass Group
Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.