Hospitality Catering Attendant

Savory Hospitality

Hospitality Catering Attendant

New York, NY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Training & development

    About Savory Savory is a full-service, boutique hospitality firm on a mission to elevate the corporate dining experience, making it fresher and more reliable with a focus on quality food experiences and hospitality excellence.

    At Savory, we have a common thread that resonates through everything we do: PASSION! We are passionate about the creation of our menus, where our food comes from, and, most importantly, we’re passionate about our people and the hospitality we show to our clients, our vendors, and each other. Our rapid growth has prompted us to seek qualified individuals who will add a positive impact to our team and help shape the future of Savory.

    About the role We are seeking a Hospitality Catering Attendant to join the team at Savory Hospitality at one of our onsite business dining spaces. Our ideal candidate will anticipate and address the needs of the company and our client with a heavy focus on food and beverage presentation, replenishment, safety, and high-end product quality. The Catering Attendant will successfully set up, replenish, and safely receive Savory commissary orders while embodying the full Savory spirit and providing exceptional hospitality at every step. This position also supports the Barista team during busy periods.

    Our business dining experiences are one of our unique services that offer team members the experience of working alongside the Savory team as well as directly interfacing with our onsite client on a day-to-day basis.

    This role is a key addition to our growing team. Here are some examples of the primary responsibilities of our onsite Catering Attendant:

    Embody Savory’s core hospitality standards at every turn, externally with our guests and internally with teammates

    Review and revise food presentation with precise attention to detail

    Ensure that the buffet is always fully stocked and ready to serve incoming guests

    Assist in serving guests in a professional and courteous manner

    Communicate dynamically, both internally and externally with all levels of both organizations: upper management, associates, clients, and back-of-house culinary team

    Maximize downtime during shifts by proactively completing side work to maintain a smooth workflow at all times

    What we’re looking for At Savory, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re a tight-knit team of passionate, innovative culinarians who strive to live our values every day: authenticity, curiosity, collaboration, solutions, and community.

    Your experience should show us the following:

    Previous experience in hospitality: catering assistant, server, or other guest-facing role

    Proven ability to anticipate guest needs and multitask

    Knowledge of Department of Health food safety best practices

    A true team player: reliable, diligent, dedicated, communicative, and collaborative

    Job Duties:

    Serve guests daily in a buffet-style setting

    Set up, maintain, and break down lunch service

    Support occasional receptions and special events, including holiday functions

    Adapt to weekly menu changes

    Pick up catering setup on-site and transport it to the client location

    Interact professionally and courteously with guests on a daily basis

    Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary service area

    Follow all client-specific guidelines and instructions while working in their space

    Work collaboratively with kitchen and service team members

    Lift and transport heavy boxes, equipment, and full pans of food as needed

    Job requirements:

    Capability to maintain a stationary position, often standing for prolonged periods in varying temperature conditions

    Ability to repeatedly lift up to 25lbs

    DOH Food Handler’s certificate preferred

    Willingness to work a daytime schedule Monday – Friday and occasionally including nights, weekends, or holidays

    In addition to a growth-focused, positive work environment, our talented team enjoys:

    Competitive rate ($20.00 - 23.00/hour)