About US
Always Fishing Hospitality covers full-service event planning, catering, bar services, event design, and venue management. Providing the highest level of hospitality is at the core of everything we do and create. We pride ourselves in ensuring that each guests experience is the focus of all of our decisions and is the driving force behind our brands.As a result, our team keeps it simple, honest and will always roll up their sleeves to do the hard work. Every member of Always Fishing Hospitality group has been woven together by open minds that allow fresh views and thoughts on an old industry. And, with this approach to hospitality, we have developed an all-inclusive attitude that allowed us to be trail blazers bringing new methods and systems that shake the old ways of operating.
Event Server Role
We are looking for gracious, and professional servers with catering and/or restaurant experience to complement our
professional service style. Contingent on their placement, front of house staff may be responsible for receiving guests, bussing, coat check, setting up event spaces not limited to chairs and tables, serving menu items, conveying special requests and event break down at the end of the evening. Event servers work in a variety of venues, which can range from a banquet hall to a park. To be a successful Event Server you should be outgoing, personable, and adept at stress management. Join a team who takes pride in anticipating guest needs and works together seamlessly. In this role, our expectation is that you will report to your shifts on time, ready to work. Your effort is up to par with greeting guests with a smile, being a team player, doing what it takes to stay on timeline and maintaining a clean and safe environment. Every event is different, but we carry ourselves with professionalism at each shift.
Goals and Responsibilities (but not limited to):
● Punctuality and professionalism. Clock in and out via Nowsta App.
● Consult with the Service Manager upon arrival to review roles, responsibilities, and event specifics.
● Trained in different styles of events, stations, cocktail parties, plated and plated dinners.
● Knowledgeable in industry terminology.
● Assist with loading/ unloading of company vehicles, set up and breakdown of banquet or special event area
by confirming placement of tables, dropping linen, confirming table guest counts, silverware and glass
placement, folding and placing napkins, final setting tables.
● Greet all guests with enthusiasm and friendliness.
● Serves alcoholic beverages in an appropriate manner consistent with company standards.
● Answers guest questions about food, beverages, and our company.
● Provide the highest level of service in accordance with our standards.
● Maintain a professional appearance at all times. No strong scents and tasteful hair and makeup.
● Communicates with food and beverage staff to ensure guest satisfaction.
● Follows event orders and standard operating procedures.
● Maintain a safe, clean, organized workplace.
● Learn and understand menus, recipes, and other pertinent information such as dietary restrictions and
allergies.
● Responsible for constant sanitation, organization, and proper food handling.
● Perform duties as assigned by company leadership.
● Coat check duty when needed by managing a number system, maintaining order of guest’s personal items and
always remain in the room.
Event Server Qualifications
● 1+ years of work experience in an upmarket or high-volume restaurant or event catering.
● Comfortable or willing to learn many types of service including French, Russian, Sequenced, Family Style,
and Traditional Restaurant/Banquet.
● The ability to lift 50lb plus.
● Maintain RBS certification and Food Serve Safe Certification.
● Minimum High School diploma or G.E.D.
● Excellent communication and memorization skills.
● Ability to handle high stress situations with grace
● Ability to read and understand English.
● Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
● Provide, wear and maintain the prescribed uniform.
● Willingness to perform additional duties to facilitate the events success, as needed.
We’d love to hear from you! To apply, please email us your resume and your intentions for this
job. We sre laoking forward to new connections and growing our team!
Please note that we service the entire Bay Area but we are based out of Oakland.
