Special Event Staff

Join a small, locally-owned, family-oriented, and growing business! We are looking for part-time special event staff to help create an amazing guest experience at weddings, receptions, parties, festivals, etc. The individual assigned to this role will assist with a variety of tasks such as setting up and taking down tables and chairs, moving furniture to/from on-site storage closets, installing and removing pedestrian stanchions and/or fencing, providing guidance during events to other vendors with load-in/load-outs, buffet management, serving, bartending, table bussing, directing guests, parking lot attending/traffic control and other duties as assigned.

This is an excellent side-gig or retiree opportunity. The selected candidate for this position can expect 2-5 shifts per month.

Compensation includes a competitive salary, holiday weekend shift premiums, travel pay, paid training, and bonus opportunities.

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Responsibilities

• Under the direction of an on-site supervisor, the successful person in this position will be able to understand and execute directions to flip a venue to a new floor plan by removing, relocating, and/or replacing furniture and fixtures as outlined on the floor plan.
• Direct guests to check-in tables, restrooms, and other locations within the venue specific to that event.
• Prepares room for dining by clothing tables and setting decorations, condiments, candles, napkins, service plates, and utensils.
• Protects establishment and patrons by adhering to sanitation, safety, and alcohol beverage control policies.
• Helps patrons select food and beverages by suggesting courses, explaining the chef’s specialties, identifying appropriate beverage pairings, and answering food preparation questions.
• Prepare alcohol or non-alcohol beverages for event patrons
• Interact with customers, take orders and serve drinks
• Assess customers’ needs and preferences and make recommendations
• Mix ingredients to prepare cocktails
• Check customers’ identification and confirm it meets legal drinking age
• Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies
• Stay guest focused and nurture an excellent guest experience
• Comply with all food and beverage regulations
• Setup, manage, and breakdown food buffets
• Bus tables
• Take out trash and recycling
• Direct vehicles in parking lots to open spaces and enforce no stopping policy near venue entrance.
• Assist guest attending multiple events at a single venue find their way
• Other tasks as assigned by management

Skills

• Ability to consistently lift and move up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to occasionally team lift and move coolers up to 150 lbs.
• Ability to push carts containing tables and chairs on flat, level floors.
• Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time (6-8 hours).
• Ability to work in an outdoor environment year-round.
• Ability to read a floor plan.
• Positive attitude and excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of food safety standards.
• Resume and proven working experience as a bartender and/or banquet server.
• Excellent knowledge of mixing, garnishing, and serving drinks.
• Computer literacy.
• Crowd Manager certification from NC Dept. of Insurance a plus, but not required pre-employment.
• ServSafe food handler certification a plus, but not required pre-employment.
• ABC Responsible Seller/Server certification a plus, but not required pre-employment.

Work Schedule & Benefits

• Most shifts are evenings, as well as afternoons and evenings of Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
• Typically at least 3 weeks notice of upcoming events
• Travel more than 15 miles from your home and outside Wake/Durham counties is reimbursable at 40 cents/mile
• Bonus oppertunities

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.50 - $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)
• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road