FOH Event Staff

En Llamada Medio Tiempo

About us:

From innovative menus and striking design to impeccable service and critical attention to detail, at Great Performances, we weave our mission into all we do. This woman-owned business serving New York City for over four decades has evolved from a waitress staffing agency to the leading catering, events, and hospitality companies in the greater New York area. We provide food services in an array of celebrated New York City cultural institutions including Jazz at Lincoln Center, Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Wave Hill, and The Apollo Theater. We are known for full-service catering and events, corporate workplace dining and amenity programs, and large-scale event and festival production. Great Performances is the nation’s first caterer to own and operate an organic farm, Katchkie Farm located in Kinderhook, NY. Progressive from the start, we consistently set the pace for industry best practices.

We are seeking highly motivated and talented individuals to join our team and to support our vision, mission, and values through everything they do. If you share our passion and want to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply. 

Our Vision: Building Community to Better Our World

Our Mission: Unleash Joy through Genuine Hospitality

Our Core Values:

Craftsmanship: developing new menus, designs, and moments to deliver engaging experiences to our clients and guests.

People: creating fair access, opportunity, and advancement for everyone. Our employees are our greatest asset.

Sustainability: upholding and elevating standards for sustainable behaviors that support our planet.

Collaboration: aligning with our clients’, colleagues’, and community’s visions to execute a successful experience.

Doing Good Through Food: engaging in action around food access, health and wellness, education, and philanthropy.

  Who we are looking for:

• Outgoing, warm personalities
• Great communication skills
• Capacity to work with a team and independently
• Ability to follow directions and receive feedback
• A drive to learn and grow!

Working on our events team, you can expect a wide range of duties that include but are not limited to:

• Setting up and breaking down the event space
• Serving large groups of guests
• Passing hors d'oeuvres
• Managing a buffet
• Wine Service and Tending bar
• Coat check attending

Qualifications:

• Own or be able to purchase required dress code pieces
• Ability to access scheduling program on either a cell phone or a computer
• Part-time, flexible schedule
• Ability to stand 7-10 hours
• Ability to lift 30 pounds

Not required, but we love to see applicants who have:

• TIPs or Food Handlers certificates
• Prior food and wine knowledge
• A driver’s license and are comfortable driving 15-passenger vans

Candidates must be able to furnish professional references upon request to verify their qualifications and previous work experience.

Where to apply: Please apply directly on our Great Performances career page: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?lang=en_US&cid=f814c740-aa05-4bbc-9ead-85fe400da752&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=538979

Schedule: Part-time/seasonal. All work is on call, as needed, based on our busy calendar of events and your availability.

Location: NYC and surrounding area

Base salary: $24/hour - $25/hour Based on experience

Performance-based raise opportunities are available to all staff on a quarterly basis 

Benefits: Sick time accrual 

Must be able to provide valid documentation that you are legally eligible to work in the United States. 

Great Performances is an equal-opportunity employer. At Great Performances we employ qualified individuals based solely on ability, training, and experience. Great Performances does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment or promotion based on race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.