Peachtree Catering, the premier catering company of Greater Philadelphia, seeks exceptional servers to hire. Our best servers possess a friendly demeanor and an innate sense of hospitality. Our employees exhibit excellent attention to detail and follow-up skills. Candidates should be comfortable working all aspects of special events, including but not limited to: serving guests, set up/breakdown, truck loading/unloading, running food, buffet/plated dinner service, clearing tables, and venue clean-up.
Our event servers enjoy very good hourly wages, flexible schedules and award-winning Peachtree cuisine. Most event servers work 1-2 shifts/week though some work 4-6 shifts/week during our busy wedding and holiday seasons. A motivated candidate will find this is a rewarding job with excellent opportunities for advancement.
Responsibilities
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Assist with the complete setup and breakdown of the banquet area
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Relay food orders with any important information about allergies and special requests to the appropriate person
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Maintain a high level of cleanliness and awareness of sanitary practices
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Anticipate guests’ needs and exceed customer service expectations
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Maintain composure in a fast-paced environment
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Collaborating with the kitchen for prompt and correct delivery of orders
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Memorizing the menu and specialty drinks for each event
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Assisting with the studying of tables, clearing leftovers and keeping all areas neat and pleasant throughout the event
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Setting tables and rearranging tables to accommodate floor plan requirements
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Respond urgently and appropriately to any concerns
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Present in professional appearance and mannerisms
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Ideal applicants will have at least 1 year of FOH experience working in either fine dining establishments or at special events, preferably in both an on-premise and off-premise capacity
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Must be able to follow verbal and written directions promptly
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Candidates should have excellent verbal and written communication skills and a polished, professional appearance and demeanor
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Ability to effectively problem-solve
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Reliable transportation is a big plus but not an absolute necessity if you can navigate SEPTA and/or rideshare
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Possess some, or all of the following qualities/qualifications: RAMP certification, wine expertise, bartending training, general food and beverage knowledge
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Open weekend availability is essential
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Must be punctual. Excellent time management, attention to detail and follow-up skills are required
