Banquet Worker - Part Time - San Diego Zoo Safari Park

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is an international, nonprofit conservation organization with two front doors: the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. We integrate wildlife health and care, science, and education to develop sustainable conservation solutions.

HOW WILL YOU IMPACT OUR MISSION

The Banquet Worker provides customers with table service this position assists in making assigned facility efficient and attractive to the public. This position reports to Retail Management.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Serves orders for food and beverages
• Prepares some food items such as salads and sauces
• Assists in escorting guests to and from scheduled activities
• Advises guests regarding menu items
• Assists guests
• Answers guests' questions regarding the Zoo and Safari Park
• Greets guests
• Closes down event in a timely manner
• Follows standard inventory procedures
• Adheres to all SDZWA and department policies and practices
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as required
  
  

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The ideal candidate will obtain an RBS Certification and Food Handler's Card within 30 days of starting the position.

• JOB EXPERIENCE
  • Catering/Banquet experience is required
  • Some bar tending experience is required

• EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
  • Competently perform the essential functions, knowledge and skills outlined

• SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
  • Effective customer service skills
  • Assist customers in making menu selections
  • Deal tactfully and courteously with the public in a diverse environment
  • Understand and carry-out instructions
  • Understand diagrams
  • Make simple arithmetic calculations
  • Understand and accurately pour beer, wine and liquor
  • Understand and operate equipment and appliances
  • Serve guests with proper and consistent etiquette

SOME OF THE REWARDS YOU WILL ENJOY AS A TEAM MEMBER

• Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
• Family Passes
• Complimentary Tickets
• Free Parking at the San Diego Zoo & San Diego Zoo Safari Park
• Local and In-House Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program

IMPORTANT DETAILS

• Location: Escondido, CA
• Position Type: Hourly Part-Time Non-Exempt Union Position - If selected, there will be fees and dues to be paid to the union
• Hourly Rate: $24.07

About The Salary Ranges

The posted salary range represents the full compensation potential for this role over time. Initial hiring offers are typically made within the lower to mid portion of the range and are based on a combination of relevant experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and organizational considerations. Placement near the top of the range is generally reserved for individuals who demonstrate sustained performance, growth, and expanded responsibilities in the role over time.

Fraudulent Recruiting
Beware of fraudulent recruiting. Legitimate San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance contacts will use an @sdzwa.org email address. We do not request money, checks, equipment orders, or sensitive personal data during the recruitment process. San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance only conducts interviews via phone, Zoom, Teams or in-person.

If you have been asked for any of the above, or believe you have been contacted by someone posing as a San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance employee, please e-mail View email address on aiapply.co. If you feel that you have been the victim of fraud, please contact your financial institution(s) immediately.

At San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, we celebrate our differences and foster a culture of belonging. Diversity strengthens our employees, enriches our guests’ experiences, deepens our connection to our community, and supports the wildlife we serve.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, please email your request to View email address on aiapply.co and provide the job title and location to which you are applying.

As a Federal Contractor, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is required to participate in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States. We are not offering sponsorship for this position at this time.

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a drug free workplace.