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Event Server

As an Event Server, you will be responsible for delivering a world class guest experience to each function and individual. This role will assist during meal service and coffee window service for events, focusing on food & beverage safety and service standards, building relationships with our guests, and finding new ways to exceed expectations and create memorable experiences.

Event Server Duties

• Assist with food & beverage setup for buffets, plated meals, outdoor pavilion cookouts, and family style meals
• Distribute passed appetizers during events and assist with setup of appetizer stations
• Memorize dietary restrictions and allergies during meal service and provide detailed information on their food and beverage options
• Speak knowledgeably on all menu items and their ingredients
• Work with Food & Beverage Team to ensure meal services begin on time
• Monitor guest counts and inform the Food & Beverage Manager of any discrepancies
• Assist with setup and restocking of all beverage and snack stations, including beverage and snack station refills and cleanups in meeting rooms at the end of the day
• Perform meeting room refreshes, refilling coffee, snacks and beverages, pickup dirty glasses and trash and restock drinks during meeting breaks
• Assist with bussing tables during meals, monitoring guest needs continuously and respond quickly to guest requests
• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization in back-of-house service areas and all meal areas (Dining Hall, Pavilion and Balcony tables, etc.)
• Use safe food handling practices and proper rotation of prepared products to assure prolonged usefulness and quality
• Maintain and participate in continual food training, education, research and development
• Assist in ware washing duties for meals, polishing glassware and silverware and rolling silverware
• Comply with all food & beverage regulations
• Attend to guests needs during meal events in alignment with our high standards for hospitality and service
• Greet all guests in a professional and friendly manner and learn about their food preferences
• Continue to learn and observe specific group preferences to provide a personable culinary experience
• Test, develop, prepare, and serve coffee-based beverages in a timely manner and according to standard recipes
• Maintain a clean and organized coffee window area before, during, and after each event, including washing and polishing all glassware
• Setup outdoor coffee window, ensuring all supplies are stocked and ready for use
• Prepare syrups, teas, and other ingredients used in the Seed & Social coffee program
• Speak knowledgably on all coffee menu options and their ingredients
• Inspect quality of coffee window equipment and report any damages for replacement or repair
• Evaluate guest coffee needs and make recommendations based on preferences
• Provide impeccable beverage service with each interaction
• Participates in daily shift meetings to prepare for service and any guest needs
• Attend Lodge team meetings and trainings to stay up to date on upcoming event information, projects and policies
• Perform inventory tasks
• Receive, stock, and rotate goods and inventory
• Assist with food & beverage deliveries and pickups when needed
• Track all beverage consumption during coffee window service
• Monitor and track inventory levels of beverages, snacks, coffee supplies and other
• Minimum 2 years' experience in the Food & Beverage Industry.

Event Server Skills

Why Clayton?

Full-time team members have the flexibility to create their own health, dental, and vision benefits package. Clayton provides competitive 401K programs, including investment options and company matching for full and part time employees after one year to help our team members achieve their financial goals. Additional benefits include paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, and more.

As part of Clayton's commitment to Opening Doors to a Better Life, Clayton is now providing paid time for Team Members to volunteer to causes that are meaningful to them through the Clayton Impact program.

Clayton is proud to have earned spots on the following Forbes lists : America's Best Employers, America's Best Employers by State, Best Employers for Diversity, Best Employers for Women.

At Clayton, we encourage holistic wellness with physical, nutritional, social, financial, spiritual and occupational programs available online or in-person for team members.

Clayton's Home Office campus offers an onsite restaurant, onsite fitness facility with full gym, in-person and virtual workout classes, yoga / barre studio, volleyball and basketball courts, walking paths, and a disc golf course.

Clayton is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Clayton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.