Catering Wait Staff/Bartenders (Casual Position)

Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.

Job Description:

Amherst College invites applications for the Catering Wait Staff and Bartender position. The Catering Wait Staff and Bartender is a part-time (up to 19 hours per week), casual position with no benefits. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $16.00-19.00 per hour.

The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations.

Catering Wait Staff and Bartenders report to the Catering Manager and Catering Assistant Manager, the position supports the efforts of Amherst College Dining Services by providing the campus community with quality products and excellent service. Wait Staff and Bartenders will work with the Catering Manager and Assistant Catering Manager in serving the campus community at all catered events, including but not limited to banquet dinners, receptions, large campus events and deliveries. Events are based on the college's needs and schedule, making this an on-call position with weekday/evening hours and weekend hours.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Wait Staff will establish a warm welcome and professional atmosphere for guests by giving ultimate service and cooperation. Ensures all food and beverages are served in a timely manner with safe food handling practices. Staff over 18 years of age will be trained to serve alcohol and bartend events as needed. Able to meet a schedule that is subject to changes on short notice. Abide by all policies and procedures as set forth by the manager.
• Provides assistance moving tables, chairs, and other banquet equipment for setting up and breaking down all events. Clean and vacuum event spaces.

Qualifications:

Required

• Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, customer service, organizational, and time management skills - this position interacts with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, Alumni, and college guests.
• Must be 16 years or older.
• Available to work flexible hours, evenings, holidays, and weekends.
• Must have a professional appearance, positive work ethic, well-spoken and outgoing, as guest contact is critical for this position.
• Some service experience is beneficial but will train.
• Successful completion of pre-employment physical and lift test.
• Successful completion of required reference and background checks.
• An acceptable criminal offender records information (CORI) check.

Preferred

• ServSafe Certification.
• TIP'S Certification in Massachusetts.
• Two or more years of experience in a restaurant/banquet setting.

Amherst College offers many opportunities for professional growth and development, continued learning, and career advancement.

Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. (Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Jobs Hub icon from their Workday home screen) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

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