mover/driver

event staff

DESIGN CUISINE

Generally speaking Design Cuisine was a good place to work at, it was really flexible and paid well for someone coming straight of high school or studying in college. You could practically set up your own schedule because the job is seasonal. They also give you free food during your shifts and are relatively organized. However, they are very controlling in scheduling and have a hard time taking no for an answer. They also have a culture of picking favorites. This subsequently makes it hard to pick up on hours if and when you want to do so. Also, forget about asking for raises in Design Cuisine there is a willful abuse of power in the company where they milk you for your time and deliberately ignore your hard work. Acknowledgement isn't their strong suit they would rather give blank compliments and keep working their best employees till they burn out instead of rewarding them for their hard work.

A typical day at work would be me doing set-ups, passing around drinks and helping out my team leaders. Then, as soon as the event ends i help load the trucks and make sure everything is clear and gone. I've learned to always maintain focus at work, make sure i do my job which is to make sure the customers are satisfied with my service. 
I find it unfair, that some workers get paid more and they always end up being the lazy ones and do less work and complaining about everything. 
The hardest part is walking around crowded areas passing wine without tripping, falling and not breaking any cups or wine glasses. 
The most enjoyable is meeting new people from all around the world, also seeing new faces at each event.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The variety of the work; each event was different. The pastry department staff
was tremendous.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Covid was stressful, but the company really supported the staff. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Everyone was helpful, however you need to ask questions and not assume

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Very busy either bringing up par stock of basic preparations; sponges, dough's, chocolate decor, sorbet, as well as deep cleaning the department facilities.

Design Cuisine is a lovely place to work because you are literally working to create a beautiful event and the different places where the events take place are different and super fun every time. It involves serving and attending to guests of the event as well as setting up decoration for the event. Afterwards everyone cleans up, but even that is super fun. This job can sometimes be a serious work out due to the amount of clean up that needs to be done afterwards, but no worries, you'll be safe and working with others who will make time pass by quickly.

A typical workday requires one to stand for long periods of time. The French method of passing and clearing food/drinks is to be learned and help the operation run smoothly. The management can hectic at times due to high level of guest. The most difficult aspect of the job is getting paid monthly. The foods we serve are of the fine dining caliber therefore the food is really tasty.

What is the best part of working at the company?
It's a team environment with clear roles, strong leaders that's always adding new team members and getting better every day

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
It's off site catering so it's stressful by nature

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Great environment, employees have tools, resources, training to excel

Best managing staff, friendly helpful and always nice and welcoming when you come to work.  Flexible schedule you work when you want and can turn down days if you decided not to work, obviously you check no to the job when given the date. It's super fun and you are never stuck doing one thing the whole day u work folding napkins, putting the glasses, dressing e tables, unloading

The managers can be both fun and friendly however,they may quickly switch attitudes when work environment grows busy.  Coworkers get along great and free lunch/dinner is not guaranteed but is highly likely to be provided.

A typical day consisted in coordinating event and serving food. I learned how to communicate with the kitchen and take care of guess. The management were very attentive to guess and servers and created a good environment. I enjoyed spending time with people of different background and work at important political venues around the D.C area.

I'll just start by saying I HIGHLY recommend Design Cuisine. From the sales team to the logistics team to the details on-site, they think of it all. They are incredibly professional, friendly, easy to work with. I loved working with them all in 2019 and look forward to working with them.

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