Event Staff at Labor Finders Lakeland, FL

Event Staff job at Labor Finders. Lakeland, FL. Your Job Are you interested in working with people in fun and fast-paced environments? Do you have a knack for helping people, handling requests, serving food & beverages or just like the idea of working diverse events? If so, then an event staff job could be a great opportunity for you! Your Day Event staff, related food & beverage and set-up jobs may require the following: • Greeting and welcoming guests upon arrival and thanking guests when departing. • Speaking with clear, professional language and answering questions about menu items, services, or special offers. • Taking food or drink orders from customers and relaying orders to kitchen staff. • Preparing food and drink orders, such as sandwiches, salads, meals, coffee and soft drinks. • Serving food and drinks to customers at a bar, counter, stand, or tables. • Working/operating concession stands, serving as ushers, ticket-takers, or security personnel. • Cleaning or setting work areas, tables, or counters and replenishing and service stations, cabinets, and tables. • Reviewing event orders and receiving instructions to prepare event spaces, including seating, buffets, beverage stations, tables, or setting up lighting, sound and scenery equipment according to event plan. • Ensuring a clean and professional personal appearance, including uniform and nametag (if needed). • Following food safety practices. • Monitoring and maintaining cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned stations and service areas. • Assisting co-workers in setting up/breaking down and storing buffets, tables, linens and other equipment. • Standing, bending, climbing stairs, and carrying items weighing 25-50 pounds or more. • Possibly working extended dining hours, early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays. You will need to have the following: • Strong communication skills and ability to listen carefully to customers' orders and correctly relay them to the kitchen staff to ensure orders are prepared to the customers' satisfaction. • Positive attitude with ability to follow instructions and handle customer requests in a courteous and professional manner. • Good physical stamina and the ability to stand for extended periods of time, carry heavy trays or equipment, clean work areas, and attend to customer requests without difficulty. • Ability to work quickly and accurately. • Good customer service skills. Your Gain What you may gain while on the job: • Staying active - the job will keep you on the move throughout the day. • Time management and organizational skills - handling multiple tasks and serving multiple customers at once. • Enhanced communication skills - learning how to talk to diverse sets of customers. • Problem solving and crisis management skills - avoiding and resolving potential negative customer experiences. • Teamwork - partnering with kitchen, bar, and management staff to ensure customers are satisfied. • Teaching & Management skills - helping train and prepare new employees for the job. Your Experience None