Seasonal Catering Event Staff

Job Description

Job Description

About us:
***Winner of Hampton Roads 2026 Top Workplaces Award***

Groovin' Gourmets is the catering division of Trolley Hospitality Companies , a Richmond-based hospitality group serving the greater Richmond and Hampton Roads regions. We specialize in delivering fresh, chef-crafted meals and seamless service for corporate functions, weddings, and social events of all sizes.

Our commitment to quality extends beyond the food--we believe our success starts with our people. Driven by a shared purpose of delivering happiness to our customers, community, and team, we focus on fostering a supportive and positive workplace where everyone's contributions are valued. We hope you will join us!

Our Values - The Trolley Way:

• No excuses
• Do the right thing
• Can-do attitude
• Always growing
• Help first-be the solution
• Transparency and honesty-no BS

Please visit our website at to learn more!

About You:

• You are energized by helping others celebrate important events
• Providing excellent customer service brings you joy
• Attention to detail is your superpower
• You seek out opportunities to 'leave it better than you found it'
• You're not afraid to learn from your mistakes
• You're looking for a flexible seasonal weekend position

Event Server and Bartender positions are available! These are part-time seasonal catering positions at offsite venues in the Williamsburg area, mostly on the weekends. This is a very flexible position--we invite you to events and you can choose to accept or reject based on your schedule. Some typical duties of each position include:

Event Servers: $16 per hour

• Assist in all aspects of set-up and break-down, including lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 75 pounds.
• Serve our guests, with a dedication to taking care of the details to ensure that they have everything they need.
• Become familiar with the catering menu and answer customer questions concerning food being served.
• Maintain a courteous and well-mannered demeanor throughout the event.

Event Bartenders: $20 per hour

• Review the event worksheet before arriving at the event--be knowledgeable about the event you are working, timeline, bar type, food, etc.
• Help unload the vehicle and set up the bar area and all appropriate glassware, including lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 75 pounds..
• During the event, prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to guests, answer questions about drink ingredients and making suggestions for different types of beverages and cocktails.
• Verify that all guests that are served alcohol are of the legal drinking age.
• At the end of the event, clean up the bar area; pack all beer and wines back into the appropriate boxes.
• Assist with the general breakdown of the event

The Good Stuff!

• $16-22/hr depending on position + gratuities
• Discounts at all Trolley House Hospitality companies
• Flexible scheduling-perfect for someone looking for a second job!