Catering Server

Catering Event Server

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

• 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

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

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.