Park Avenue Catering is a high volume, fine-dining catering company specializing in weddings and corporate events throughout Sonoma, Marin, and Napa Counties.
We are hiring a Staffing Assistant to join the fast-paced and dedicated team at Park Avenue. In this multi-purpose role, you will oversee communication and support of our onsite catering staff, gain event experience, assist with scheduling staff for events, and work closely with the Staffing Director and Staffing Administrator. Though seasonal, this position has great potential for growth and professional development.
If you are passionate about the wedding and events industry, enjoy working in a dynamic, collaborative environment, and are looking to join a great group of professionals in Wine Country, we want to meet you!
Responsibilities and Duties
Acts as first contact between employees and the Staffing department
Interviews applicants and completes new hire paperwork
Partners with the Staffing Director and Administrator to fully staff all events
Weekly communicates event-specific details with staff
Shares in the responsibility of “holding” the staffing phone
Maintains accurate records and files
Assists Staffing Director with any and all department projects
Typical work schedule will be Tuesday through Saturday (in office 3 days, onsite 2) with occasional schedule adjustments
Qualifications and Skills
Our ideal candidate will:
Be flexible, collaborative, and enjoy working with a team
Be highly organized, self-directed, and internally motivated
Possess exceptional interpersonal communications skills, both oral and written
Have strong conflict management skills
Be discreet in handling sensitive employee and HR matters
Seek to gain leadership experience and professional growth within the company
At minimum candidate will be able to:
Work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and manage time sensitive deadlines and interruptions
Quickly adapt and adjust priorities based on company needs
Uphold confidential information in strict confidence
Be punctual, dependable, and proactive.
Maintain strict confidentiality and uphold company policies.
Roughly 40 hours per week Tuesday through Saturday (in office 3 days, onsite 2) with occasional schedule adjustments
