Catering Server

Leroy Springs & Company

Fort Mill, SC

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Catering Services, Customer Support/Service, Flyers, Food Services, Food and Beverage Industry, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Nonprofit, Organizational Skills, Physical Demands, Primary School, Problem Solving Skills, Recreation, Rentals, ServSafe Certification, Service Delivery, Time Management, Waitressing, Waste Management

LOCATION

Fort Mill, SC

POSTED

8 days ago

OVERVIEW
A catering event server plays a crucial role in ensuring the success of any event by delivering excellent service, maintaining professionalism, and ensuring guests are well cared for.

KEY FUNCTIONS

1. Setup and Preparation

Table Setup: Arrange tables, linens, chairs, glassware, silverware, and place settings according to the event plan.
Buffet and Food Station Setup: Set up buffet tables, food stations, and beverage stations, ensuring everything is attractively presented and ready for service.
Event Area Preparation: Ensure the event space is clean, organized, and aesthetically pleasing before guests arrive

2. Guest Service

Greeting Guests: Warmly welcome guests as they arrive
Food and Beverage Service: Serve food and drinks to guests, whether through plated service, buffet, or passed appetizers. This includes understanding the menu, being aware of special dietary needs, and serving each guest in a timely manner.
Attending Guests' Needs: Respond to guest requests, refill drinks, clear plates, and ensure that guests have everything they need throughout the event.

3. Maintaining Cleanliness

Clearing Plates and Glassware: Regularly clear used plates, glassware, and utensils from guest tables and other areas, ensuring the event space remains clean and uncluttered.
Trash and Waste Management: Manage waste discreetly, ensuring trash bins are not overflowing and waste is disposed of properly.

4. Post-Event Breakdown

Clearing and Packing: Clear tables, pack up linens, silverware, glassware, and other equipment, and ensure all rental items are accounted for.
Event Space Cleanup: Assist in cleaning the event space, including sweeping, mopping, and ensuring the venue is left in the condition required by the client or venue management.
Equipment Storage: Properly store any catering equipment and materials, ensuring they are ready for future use.

5. Professionalism and Guest Interaction

Appearance: Maintain a clean and professional appearance throughout the event, adhering to any dress codes or uniform requirements.
Guest Interaction: Maintain a friendly, polite, and helpful demeanor at all times, ensuring a positive experience for all guests.
Problem-Solving: Address any issues or guest complaints efficiently and discreetly, ensuring a smooth event experience.

6. Safety and Compliance

Health and Safety Compliance: Follow all health and safety regulations, including proper food handling, serving temperatures, and sanitation practices.
Allergen Awareness: Be aware of common allergens in the menu and be prepared to inform guests of potential allergens in dishes.

THE LSC WAY
Our Culture is a top priority. As part of our commitment to culture, we have written a number of 'Fundamentals' called The LSC Way that are traits we value in our daily activities. The fundamentals that are critically important to this position are:

Think Team First
Deliver Legendary Service
Invest in Relationships
Walk in Your Customer Shoes
Keep Things Fun

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

Able to work a variety of shifts including weekends, evenings, and holidays
Customer service skills
Ability to maintain effective working relationships and professionalism

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and or/ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
Must be 18 years old
Event experience preferred
ServSafe Food Handler Certification; will train

REPORTING TO THIS POSITION
No supervisory responsibilities

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be physically able to operate a variety of kitchen appliances, equipment and utensils, etc. Must be able to exert up to ten pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Physical demands are in excess of those for sedentary work; must be able to remain on feet for extended periods of time, stoop, kneel, push, pull, and lift/carry weights of up to twenty-five pounds.

ABOUT US
Come work with us! At Leroy Springs & Company, we are more than a nonprofit organization. We are a family of brands rooted in nonprofit recreation, with a legacy lasting more than 80 years and a long-held belief that all people should benefit from affordable outdoor recreation, education and wellness opportunities. Today, our portfolio includes the Anne Springs Close Greenway, a 2,100-acre nature preserve; four historic golf courses; Springmaid Mountain Retreat in Spruce Pine, NC; and the FLYERS Afterschool program, which serves all Fort Mill elementary schools.

With a team of over 500 dedicated employees across four counties and two states, we are united by values of excellence, integrity and community. Our culture is built on trust, collaboration and a shared vision for a vibrant future.

Whether you are interested in outdoor seasonal jobs, non-traditional education positions, or a segue into the nonprofit, golf or parks and recreation industries, Leroy Springs & Company offers a place to grow, connect and make a lasting impact.

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