Event Staff

About the Company

We are a young, fast‑growing company (just recognized in the INC 5000 Fastest Growing Companies) of ambitious, mission‑driven Weekenders working together to inspire personal growth through adventure, travel and exploration! We specialize in creating inspiring hotel stays for our guests in iconic destinations. This is a rare opportunity to be paid to learn, have an immediate and lasting impact in a young startup company and culture, and grow personally and professionally with an amazing team.

Core values:

• Embrace a Growth Mindset – always be a student and open‑minded.
• Be Adventurous – excited by challenge and willing to fail‑forward.
• Be a Ninja – commit to being world‑class at your job and lean‑in to your superpowers.
• Be a Host – treat guests and teammates like family.
• Be of Integrity – own your domain, be accountable, embrace honesty, transparency and vulnerability, follow‑through.

Event Staff

Weekender is building a Per Diem Event Staff Pool to support events across our properties. This flexible, as‑needed opportunity is for hospitality professionals who enjoy jumping in where needed and helping create memorable experiences for our guests. Events include private dinners, celebrations, weddings, corporate gatherings, group events, and special experiences. Depending on your skills and interests, you may support events in the front of house, back of house, bar, or kitchen.

Responsibilities

We typically hire per‑diem event team members for several areas:

• Event Setup & Back of House Support
  • Set up and break down event spaces, tables, chairs, linens, equipment, and other materials.
  • Assist with moving supplies, furniture, and equipment as needed.
  • Help keep event spaces clean, organized, and ready for guests.
  • Support event teams throughout setup, service, and breakdown.
  • Jump in wherever needed to help the event run smoothly.
• Event Servers
  • Provide friendly, attentive service to event guests.
  • Set and clear tables and assist with food and beverage service.
  • Serve plated meals, buffet service, passed appetizers, and other offerings.
  • Maintain clean and organized service areas.
  • Communicate guest needs and requests to the appropriate team members.
  • Help with setup and breakdown before and after events.
• Event Bartenders
  • Prepare and serve beer, wine, cocktails, and non‑alcoholic beverages.
  • Provide friendly and responsible bar service.
  • Set up and break down bar areas.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and properly stocked bar.
  • Monitor guest needs and communicate with the event team.
  • Follow all applicable alcohol service and safety requirements.
• Event Kitchen Staff
  • Assist with food preparation, plating, service, and event execution.
  • Support chefs and kitchen leadership before, during, and after events.
  • Help maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen and service area.
  • Assist with event setup, breakdown, dishwashing, and general kitchen support as needed.
  • Follow food safety, sanitation, and kitchen procedures.

Requirements

• Reliable and dependable.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced event environment.
• Friendly, professional, and guest‑focused.
• Willing to jump in and help wherever needed.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Comfortable working evenings, weekends, and holidays when events require it.
• Able to arrive on time and ready to work.
• Comfortable working on feet for extended periods.
• Experience in hospitality, events, food & beverage, or customer service preferred but not required for every position.
• For bartending roles, prior bartending experience and any required certifications or permits are preferred/required based on location and responsibilities.

Pay

USD $16‑$18 per hour (Killington, VT; North Creek, NY; Old Forge, NY).

Schedule

Per Diem / As Needed. Event‑based; schedules vary by property and event. Primarily evenings, weekends, and holidays depending on event needs.