Private Event Server
$72,800–$83,200 year
On-siteNew York City, New York, United States or New York, United States
Job Summary
Execute event set-up, service, and breakdown for all-day conferences, weddings, receptions, and seated events of all sizes. Assist with food and table prep before the event begins, run food, and manage post-event closeout tasks. Prioritize minute details of service, adapt to changing priorities, and resolve service issues with sound judgment while maintaining a safe, clean, and organized environment. Perform duties with precision, speed, and accuracy under high-volume pressure, balancing multiple plates and glass racks while lifting objects up to 30 lbs. Availability includes nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. Join Union Square Hospitality Group to deliver exceptional guest experiences rooted in Enlightened Hospitality.
Required Qualifications
- 1-2 years of similar experience in a similar environment
- A strong understanding of event service, food, wine, beer, and cocktails
- Current Food Handlers Certificate
- Availability on demand, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
- Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time
- Ability to balance & carry multiple plates, glass racks and or/glasses, and lift objects up to 30 lbs
- Ability to perform all duties safely, efficiently, and with attention to detail
Desired Qualifications
- Exceptional professionalism and work ethic
- Thorough knowledge of food and beverage, our menu, our ingredients
- Excellent service
- Great teamwork skills
- A pleasant friendly attitude
- A strong passion for hospitality and growth
- Consistently following established steps of service standards
- Running food, assisting with preparation, table set-up, and post-event closeout tasks
- Execute event set-up, service, and breakdown for all-day conferences, weddings, receptions, and seated events of all sizes
- Perform job functions with precision, speed, and accuracy, even during high-volume or high pressure services
- Prioritize the minute details of service appropriately, and adapt to constantly changing priorities
- Maintain a safe, clean and organized work environment while performing efficiently under pressure
- Adapt quickly to changing event needs, resolve service issues with sound judgment, and escalate when appropriate
- Support overall team objectives and operational excellence by completing additional duties and responsibilities as assigned
- Exude warmth and friendliness, a passion for food and service, and a strong desire to pursue more knowledge and growth
- Maintain strong work ethic, reliability, and a 'find they yes' mindset
- Deliver exceptional guest experiences
- Support seamless service
- Assist with food and table prep before the event begins
- Consistently support a culture of Enlightened Hospitality
- Play to win with humble swagger
- Turn over the rocks and always be connecting dots to build uplifting experiences and relationships
- Center the salt shaker with an unwavering commitment to excellence and the values that matter most
- Write a great next chapter
- The road to success is paved with mistakes well-handled
- Bring a charitable assumption and err on the side of generosity
- Leave our campsite better than we found it; always responsible for the impact of our wake
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