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Food & Beverage Concessions & Catering Associate
Location: In-person
Pay: Starting at $16.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time and Part-Time Positions
Posted: July 29, 2026
Join Our Team!
We are seeking energetic, customer-focused Food & Beverage Concessions & Catering Associates to help deliver exceptional dining and event experiences. This role supports both concession operations and catered events, ensuring excellent customer service, quality food preparation, and successful event execution.
The ideal candidate enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, values teamwork, and is committed to providing guests with outstanding service.
Position Summary
As a Food & Beverage Concessions & Catering Associate, you will:
- Provide friendly and courteous service to all guests.
- Take customer orders and accurately process transactions through a point-of-sale (POS) system.
- Ensure all customer orders are complete, accurate, and presented to high standards.
- Assist with food preparation, service, and quality control.
- Support the planning, setup, execution, and cleanup of catered events.
- Help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for guests and staff.
- Contribute to the overall success of food and beverage operations.
Reports To: Food & Beverage Concession/Catering Manager or Supervisor
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Key ResponsibilitiesConcessions Operations
- Assist with daily operations including food preparation, stocking, inventory management, cleaning, register operation, table resetting, and supply organization.
- Follow established food and beverage guidelines, recipes, and quality standards.
- Maintain excellence in food presentation, taste, and service.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations.
- Adhere to guidelines set forth by Food & Beverage Management and ABC Board.
- Handle customer concerns professionally and courteously.
- Promote teamwork, communication, and a positive work environment.
- Work collaboratively with management to support operational and financial goals.
Catering Operations
- Deliver exceptional guest service throughout catering events.
- Assist with event planning, setup, and execution.
- Arrange tables, décor, buffet stations, and service areas according to event standards.
- Serve food and beverages to guests professionally and efficiently.
- Ensure event spaces are thoroughly cleaned and restored following each function.
- Support all stages of catered events and help ensure client satisfaction.Minimum Qualifications
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- ServSafe Certification or industry-related post-secondary culinary/hospitality training.
- Ability to accurately operate a point-of-sale (POS) system.
Preferred Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- One to three years of restaurant, food service, or catering experience.
- Ability to stand and work for extended periods in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
Eligible employees may receive:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Flexible Scheduling
- Employee Referral Program
What We’re Looking For
Successful candidates will demonstrate:
- A passion for hospitality and guest service.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Dependability and professionalism.
- Flexibility to work varying schedules, including evenings, weekends, and special events as needed.
- A positive attitude and willingness to support team success.
Apply today and help create exceptional food service and event experiences for our guests!
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16