What are the responsibilities and job description for the Banquet Staff - Stateside Live! position at Live! Hospitality & Entertainment?
Stateside Live! is a hospitality and entertainment district centered in the heart of the South Philadelphia Sports Complex. The one-of-a-kind venue features multiple restaurants, bars, and entertainment choices, including: PBR Philly: Coors Banquet Bar, 1100 Social, Miller Time Beer Hall, Live! Arena which includes: Birra Peroni, Chickie’s and Pete’s, Geno’s Steaks, and Lorenzo and Sons Pizza. Voted Philadelphia’s No. 1 Sports Bar by Philadelphia Magazine, Stateside Live! is a joint partnership between Philadelphia-based Comcast Spectacor and Baltimore-based The Cordish Companies.
Event Staff Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Serve menu items to guests in a prompt and courteous manner and according to the banquet event order; time the service of courses to correspond with the dining pace of the guests.
- Perform pre- and post-shift side work; set-up, condiments, etc.
- Clear tables after service. Remove trays of dirty dishes, silverware and glassware to kitchen for cleaning.
- Respond to guest inquiries and special requests promptly and professionally to ensure guest satisfaction; notify supervisor of guest complaints or unusual situations.
- Properly store all reusable goods.
- Perform other duties as assigned which may include assisting with set up and breakdown of function space, and plating of meals.
Event Staff Qualifications
- Basic reading and writing.
- Food service experience with general knowledge of banquet operations.
- Must speak fluent English.
The Event Staff position requires the ability to perform the following:
- Handling, carrying or lifting items weighing up to 75 pounds (tables, chairs, trays, etc.)
- Moving about the function areas.
- Moving about the outlet(s)
- Handling objects, products
- Bending, stooping, kneeling
- Withstand potential climate temperature changes in assigned work area.
- Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with guest, cooks, wait staff, and supervisors.
- Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.
- Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when taking orders, completing paperwork, etc.