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Catering Server – Ninfa’s Catering Team
Company: The Original Ninfa's
Department: Catering (Supports Navigation & Uptown Locations)
Employment Type: Part-Time | Event-Based
Location: Houston, TX (On-Site & Off-Site Events)About Ninfa’s Catering
Ninfa’s Catering operates as a centralized team supporting events for both:
This is not a traditional restaurant server position. Catering Servers are part of a dedicated event team representing the Ninfa’s brand across multiple venues and environments.Position Summary
The Catering Server delivers polished, professional service at both on-site and off-site events. Responsibilities include event setup, buffet and passed service, guest interaction, and event breakdown.
Schedules are event-based and vary weekly depending on catering bookings. Evening and weekend availability is essential.Key Responsibilities
Company: The Original Ninfa's
Department: Catering (Supports Navigation & Uptown Locations)
Employment Type: Part-Time | Event-Based
Location: Houston, TX (On-Site & Off-Site Events)About Ninfa’s Catering
Ninfa’s Catering operates as a centralized team supporting events for both:
- The Original Ninfa's on Navigation
- Ninfa's Uptown Houston
This is not a traditional restaurant server position. Catering Servers are part of a dedicated event team representing the Ninfa’s brand across multiple venues and environments.Position Summary
The Catering Server delivers polished, professional service at both on-site and off-site events. Responsibilities include event setup, buffet and passed service, guest interaction, and event breakdown.
Schedules are event-based and vary weekly depending on catering bookings. Evening and weekend availability is essential.Key Responsibilities
- Assist with event setup, including buffet lines, beverage stations, and décor placement
- Provide professional, attentive guest service at corporate, university, private, and community events
- Execute buffet service, tray-passed appetizers, and beverage service as assigned
- Maintain clean and organized service areas throughout events
- Assist with event breakdown, equipment loading, and cleanup
- Represent the Ninfa’s brand with professionalism and positive energy
- Work collaboratively with catering leads, drivers, and kitchen teams
- Previous serving or catering experience preferred
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-volume event environments
- Reliable transportation to travel to event sites across Houston
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 pounds
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
- Valid driver’s license required
- Must meet motor vehicle record (MVR) standards if assigned driving responsibilities
- Part-time, event-based scheduling
- Evening and weekend availability required
- Events may include early setup or late-night breakdown
- Locations vary across Houston
- Competitive hourly rate
- Participation in event gratuity pool (where applicable)
- Flexible scheduling based on event volume
- Be part of a respected Houston hospitality brand
- Work a variety of corporate, university, and private events
- Dynamic team environment
- Opportunity for growth within catering leadership roles