Event Server

Description

INNESS an intimate country refuge, hotel and restaurant located in Accord, New York is seeking Event Servers.

INNESS is situated on a campus of 225 pastoral acres, which includes a 12-room farmhouse hotel, 28 guest cabins, restaurant, event barn, a 9-hole golf course, sporting outfitter, two swimming pools, tennis courts, walking trails, a retail home and a farm shop.

Our ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for and experience in the hospitality industry & has experience working in weddings, corporate events, meetings and private banquets.

Work schedule must be flexible and will include nights and weekends based around event dates.

Responsibilities

To provide a high-end event experience for our corporate & wedding events throughout the property.

Primary duties will be dressing & setting tables for service, setting beverage & food stations, stocking bars, organizing bussing & service stations.  During events, the event server will help execute food and beverage service including passed appetizers as well as buffet, plated & family-style meals. Each server will be responsible for 1-2 tables offering beverage service, taking orders, pre-bussing & marking for the next course. Servers must maintain a clean and professional appearance and work station.  After events, events servers will help break down tables, sweep & mop, detail service stations, and organize outside rentals for pick-up the following day.

Requirements

We are seeking a warm, friendly & positive attitude. Our ideal team members have the ability to stay calm under pressure & are quick to learn in a fast-paced environment. You must be able to take constructive feedback positively. Most importantly, our team members must exhibit poise & professionalism when dealing with VIP clientele.

This is a very physical job & you must be able to lift at least 25lbs, have the ability to walk up & down stairs as well as walking on uneven or unpaved surfaces. Ability to work outside in varied weather conditions.

A minimum of 1 year bartending experience in a high-volume bar.  Catering experience is preferred.

$30-$35 per hour