Event Server

Position Overview

The position of Server is central to our work at Bread & Chocolate. Servers form the largest portion of our staff and are among the positions that have the most personal contact with our guests. Therefore, this position plays an important role in creating a comfortable and pleasant environment for both staff and guests. Servers provide hospitality to our guests through the professional service of food and beverages. Servers are also the primary staff that helps us follow and enforce guidelines and standards that affect the enjoyment, safety, and success of our shared work. This is a fast paced position in a formal setting.

Hours & Compensation

Servers are expected to be available to work a minimum of 5 events per month, as needed, between March and December. Each event averages 8 hours of work time for servers. During January and February, Servers will be expected to be available to work 1 to 3 events, as needed. The majority of work hours take place during evenings and on weekends; although, there are also some day hours. Servers must respond to an online poll and sign up for preferred shifts.

Responsibility

• Provide excellent customer service
• Attend to our dress code carefully
• Set tables according to specifications
• Serve and clear food and beverages, following our guidelines and using proper techniques
• Maintain work and service areas clean and organized throughout the course of events
• Work closely with other staff to ensure events unfold successfully
• Have a clear understanding of food safety guidelines and protocols and apply all principle carefully to your work
• Help with the tear down and set up for an event the following day

General Requirements

• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Ability to develop professional relationships with customers and coworkers
• Ability to problem solve and work independently in a changing and fast paced environment
• Ability to respond to stressful situations in professional and productive ways
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to spend entire shift, with the exception of breaks, on your feet
• Ability to obtain an Indiana State Alcohol Service License 

To apply, please visit breadandchocolate.com/jobs or send your resume to Melissa Miner, service coordinator, at [email protected].