CATERING SERVER

Fine Dining Catering Server

Pay rate: $20 / hr

The Role

We are seeking a polished and professional Fine Dining Catering Server to deliver an exceptional guest experience at upscale private events, galas, and corporate functions. This role requires precision, poise, and a strong understanding of high-end food and beverage service. The Catering Server is responsible for the elegant and efficient delivery of food and beverage offerings while maintaining the elevated service standards expected in a fine dining environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Set tables meticulously according to fine dining and event-specific specifications, ensuring correct placement of service ware, glassware, and linens.
• Deliver service equipment, supplies, and beverages from storage areas to the event location with care and efficiency.
• Prepare and elegantly present buffet tables, food stations, or plated service in alignment with the event's theme and style.
• Serve food and beverages with precision, using formal serving techniques such as synchronized service, plated drops, and tray service.
• Maintain an attentive yet unobtrusive presence, ensuring guests' needs are anticipated and met with discretion.
• Clear tables quietly and efficiently, removing used dishes, glassware, and cutlery with minimal disruption to the guest experience.
• Transport soiled items to designated dishwashing stations promptly and hygienically.
• Return unused beverages, clean equipment, and soiled linens to their proper storage areas in a neat and organized fashion.
• Maintain a pristine and organized workspace throughout the event.
• Polish silverware, glassware, and equipment to ensure flawless presentation.
• Maintain clean and orderly catering storage and prep areas.
• Attend mandatory event meetings and briefings to ensure alignment with service standards and event expectations.
• Complete all assigned side work diligently and efficiently.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations through routine cleaning and sanitization.
• Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned by supervisors and event captains to support overall event success.

Experience, Skills, and Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a fine dining or upscale catering environment.
• Flexible availability, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to obtain TABC license and Food Handlers certification.
• Proficient in plated service, cocktail service, and buffet execution.
• Strong knowledge of formal table settings, menu items, wine pairing, and service etiquette.
• Impeccable grooming, personal hygiene, and adherence to uniform standards.
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively within a high-pressure, time-sensitive environment.
• Enthusiastic and proactive attitude with a commitment to exceeding guest expectations.
• Strong listening skills and ability to follow detailed instructions from supervisors and event captains.
• Able to fluently speak, read, and write in English to communicate effectively with guests and team members.
• Physically capable of continuous standing, walking, bending, and lifting for the duration of your shift.
• Physically capable of transporting up to 50 lbs and carrying beverage trays over distances.

The National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation

The National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation, based in Arlington, Texas, is dedicated to preserving and honoring the stories and legacy of Medal of Honor recipients. Through a state-of-the-art museum spanning over 100,000 square feet, the Foundation aims to inspire visitors by showcasing the extraordinary courage, sacrifice, and patriotism of ordinary individuals who performed heroic acts above and beyond the call of duty. In addition to the museum, the Foundation is home to the National Medal of Honor Griffin Institute, which promotes character development rooted in the Medal's core values: Courage, Sacrifice, Commitment, Integrity, Citizenship, and Patriotism.

The National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Foundation's leadership is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and access to facilities and programs.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear; use hands to finger, and handle controls. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand, walk, and stoop. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Events may often include variable noise levels.

Note: The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.