Job Title: Event Server
Reports To: Events Manager
Pay Structure: Hourly/Non-exempt
Part-Time as scheduled/On-Call
We have a unique opportunity for a motivated individual to join our events team. The restaurant boasts its abilities to accommodate private events from 2-300 guests, and hosts events ranging from corporate meetings to a full wedding ceremony and reception. This is a great opportunity for an experienced server to get their foot in the door with a growing, dynamic team. Results, integrity, and teamwork are important for success in this position.
Minimum Requirements
● Work consistent with Walla Walla Steak Co’s values and expectations
● Effectively communicate in a welcoming and professional manner
● Ability to build/maintain a relationship with customers in a short period of time
● Ability to work well as part of a team
● Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
● Ability to work weekends and holidays, flexibility in schedule desirable
● Must strictly follow the Preparedness plan and safety protocols
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
● Set up event space according to event specification
● Serve food to guests in multiple service styles including standing reception, buffet, family style, and multi-course plated service
● Provide beverage service including tray-pass as well as wine table-side
● Explain how various menu items are prepared, describing ingredients and cooking methods
● Identify dietary restrictions, and communicate with event manager/captain to accommodate guests
● Maintain table cleanliness and clear items as necessary or directed by event manager/captain
● Prepare guests table setting for following course
● Check with guests to ensure that they are enjoying their meals and take action to correct any problems
● Check patrons' identification to ensure that they meet minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages
● Clean tables after patrons have finished dining
● Break down event furniture and equipment and return to appropriate storage areas
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills
● Two years of experience in fine dining, high volume restaurant or catering
Physical Demands and Work Environment
● Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
● Ability to remain calm under pressure and deal with unexpected situations
● Must be able to lift, balance, and carry plates of food
● Must be able to lift cases of wine on a daily basis
● Must be able to use both hands to handle, grasp, move and control objects, tools and equipment operations
● Must be able to bend or twist body
● Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
● Ability to transport equipment up to 40 pounds
● Must be able to occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
● Must be able to work outside in varying temperature
● Must be able to work in rough and uneven terrain
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