Catering Service Associate

2 weeks ago


Richmond, California, United States Thompson Hospitality Full time

About the Role:

As a Catering Server at Virginia Union University, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional hospitality and culinary experiences at events hosted on our campus. Your duties will include providing outstanding service to guests, managing food and beverage service, and ensuring event spaces are well-organized and clean.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Set up event venues per client specifications, arranging furniture, decor, and equipment.
  • Serve food and drinks in accordance with portion, presentation, and quality guidelines, ensuring guest satisfaction.
  • Engage with guests, providing menu information, addressing inquiries, and accommodating special requests for a positive dining experience.
  • Maintain event cleanliness by clearing tables, cleaning utensils, and resetting for subsequent event phases.
  • Assist in post-event cleanup, returning the venue to its original state as directed by the event organizer or catering manager.

Qualifications:

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience in event setup and service
  • Knowledge of food presentation and portion control
  • Ability to address guest needs and inquiries effectively
  • Proficient in maintaining event cleanliness and organization

About Thompson Hospitality:

Virginia Union University is a historically Black university situated in Richmond, Virginia, USA. Established in 1865, it has a rich history of providing education and social upliftment to African American students. VUU offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs, emphasizing academic excellence, community service, and preparing students for leadership and service in their respective fields and communities.

Thompson Hospitality is the nation's largest minority-owned food and facilities management company. Our services include hospitality, full dining and quick service restaurants, campus dining, diversity consultation, facility operations and maintenance management. We are a family-run organization with more than twenty-five years providing services built on our core mission to provide a positive experience to every relationship we are involved in: one guest, one client, one team member at a time.



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