Event Porter

Heritage Catering is looking for an organized Event Porter to assist in event planning operations and to support our team on-site at events! Heritage Catering has a long track record in Madison and has the privilege of holding the premier caterer contract for Concerts on the Square. In addition, we service many corporate and private events throughout the year, each offering unique and new excitement!

The Event Porter will work closely with the FOH & BOH teams to assist in the logistical planning, preparation, and execution of catering events. This role will support daily catering operations, pack and load catering equipment into catering vehicles, and maintain organization and cleanliness. We are in search of a candidate who possesses a team mentality but is also capable and willing to work independently with minor direction. The Event Porter offers flexibility and is able to fill in the holes as needed.

JOB DUTIES:

• Loads/Unloads necessary rentals, equipment, and food & beverage
• Operates catering vehicles (CDL not required)
• Performs light equipment maintenance
• Assists FOH with catering operations as assigned
• Assists BOH with minor food preparation
• Additional tasks as assigned

EVENT EXECUTION:

• Sets up event operations for food & beverage service including temporary kitchen sets, pipe and drape, food stations, etc.
• Works on-site at events

PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Experience driving box vehicles
• Valid Driver’s License required for operation of company vehicles
• Previous hospitality experience, a plus but not necessary
• Strong organization, time management, problem solving, and attention to detail
• Works collaboratively with the team and independently with minor direction
• Ability to stand on feet for 8 hours on event days
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

JOB DETAILS:

Schedule:

• Contracted May 2025-September 2025
• 30-40 hours per week
• Additional hours possible
• Flexible schedule, with some nights and weekends required on event days

Work Location:

• Home base in Fitchburg, WI
• Event-based work throughout the Madison area.

Salary:

• $19-23/hour administrative work

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Growth potential

ABOUT US:

We operate three businesses in the Madison area: Heritage Catering, Heritage Tavern, and Fox Heritage Farms. We are a family business at the core and have staff that have been with the company for many years. We bring on new staff each season to support our teams and enjoy cross-training staff across different areas of the business. We prioritize sourcing locally and raise our own hogs to maintain the closest connection of farm-to-table across our businesses.

Heritage Catering, based in Fitchburg, WI, has been providing upscale catering services to both private and corporate customers in and around the Madison area since 2012, and are honored to have been the Premier Caterer for Concerts on the Square for many years. Our team is growing and we are excited to welcome new members to execute successful events for our clients.

Heritage Tavern is an independent restaurant that is family owned and operated and located in the heart of downtown Madison, WI. We offer a sophisticated atmosphere with fine dining service and a fun craft cocktail bar. We have been successfully operating since 2013 with a rotating menu with fresh, farm-to-table influences and old world classics. We work with local ingredients from farmers in Dane county and high quality meats from our own animals and meat processing facility.

Fox Heritage Farms/Willow Creek is our meat processing facility and home office, located in Prairie du Sac. We have a central office at this location and operate a small meat market for the public. In partnership with small WI family farms, we breed and raise our Berkshire hogs on open pasture, without antibiotics or hormones. All products we sell are produced by our local team and out of our own meat processing facility. We sell products both wholesale and retail.

Learn more about us here:

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract, Seasonal

Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental Pay:

• Tips

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Fitchburg, WI 53719 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $23