San Jose - Server

Event Server San Jose

The Party Staff, Inc.

Event assignments take place throughout San Jose and the greater South Bay Area, including Downtown San Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Mountain View, Cupertino, Milpitas, Campbell, Los Gatos, and surrounding corporate campuses, hotels, resorts, private clubs, and event venues across the region.

The Party Staff, Inc. is the West Coast's leading hospitality staffing company with more than 36 years of experience. We partner with hotels, caterers, private clubs, corporate campuses, and event venues to provide professional front-of-house support. Due to continued growth in the San Jose and South Bay market, we are expanding our service team and seeking polished, reliable event servers.

Position Summary

The Event Server provides professional front-of-house service for a variety of events including corporate functions, conferences, weddings, galas, fundraisers, and private events. This is a flexible, on-call position ideal for hospitality professionals who enjoy variety, take pride in guest service, and are dependable in fast-paced event environments throughout San Jose and the South Bay Area.

Key Responsibilities

Provide professional banquet-style service including tray passing, buffet assistance, table service, and event breakdown

Greet guests and maintain a polished, professional presence throughout events

Set up and break down banquet tables, linens, glassware, flatware, and service stations

Follow event timelines and direction from onsite captains, leads, and client representatives

Deliver a high-quality guest experience with strong attention to detail

Carry and serve trays of plated meals or beverages safely and efficiently

Collaborate with team members and adapt to changing event needs

Follow all venue and company guidelines related to safety, sanitation, and uniform standards

Qualifications

Minimum 6 months of banquet service, catering, or restaurant service experience preferred

Ability to perform tray passing and banquet-style service

California Food Handler Card required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire

Reliable transportation to travel to event locations throughout San Jose and the South Bay Area

Strong communication, professionalism, and customer service skills

Evening, weekend, and holiday availability required

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand and walk for 610 hours per shift

Ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation

Ability to bend, reach, and perform repetitive motions as needed

Ability to work in indoor and outdoor event environments, including varying weather conditions

Work Environment

Team-based event service environment with direction from captains and clients

High-energy events with fluctuating pace and guest volume

Assignments distributed through mobile scheduling; flexibility is essential

Compensation

Hourly pay rates: $20.00$23.00 per hour, depending on experience and event

Fair Chance Consideration

The Party Staff will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the San Jose Fair Chance Ordinance and applicable California and federal laws. A criminal history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Discrimination or harassment of any kind is prohibited without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

ADA Accommodation Statement

The Company provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. Applicants who require accommodation should contact Human Resources or Management.