What does a catering staff do? Catering Staff work at events, weddings, corporate functions, and parties. They set up venues, serve food and drinks, and ensure guests have excellent experiences.. Find catering staff jobs near you with average pay $15-$25/hr, required skills, and career path.
A catering staff is responsible for Catering Staff work at events, weddings, corporate functions, and parties. Catering Staff work at events, weddings, corporate functions, and parties. They set up venues, serve food and drinks, and ensure guests have excellent experiences.
As a catering staff, you can expect to earn between $15 and $25 per hour depending on experience and location. According to BLS OEWS, May 2024, this role is entry-level friendly. It is generally a high job with high scheduling.
Market rates for a catering staff range from $15 to $25/hr. A typical catering staff is responsible for Catering Staff work at events, weddings, corporate functions, and parties. Calculate your exact take-home pay or find current catering staff openings on Indeed Flex.
To succeed as a Catering Staff, you'll need a mix of hard skills and soft skills. Here are the most important ones:
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Arrive at venue, change into uniform, get assignment from event captain
Setup - lay linens, set tables, position chairs and chargers per floor plan
Stock service stations - water pitchers, bread baskets, condiments, glassware
Pre-event briefing - menu, allergens, VIP table locations, dietary cards
Guests arrive - work cocktail hour with passed apps, collect empty glasses
Plated dinner service - synchronized salad, entree, and dessert courses
Coffee and dessert finished - reset for dancing or send-off, refill bar stations
Event ends - breakdown tables and chairs, pack rentals, sweep venue, clock out
All black for casual events; black pants with crisp white shirt and black tie for upscale catering. Polished closed-toe dress shoes, hair pulled back, minimal jewelry.
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