What are the responsibilities and job description for the Event Staff - Arlington Backyard position at Texas Live!?
Texas Live!, a partnership between The Cordish Companies and the Texas Rangers, is a dynamic $250 million world-class dining, entertainment and hospitality district nestled between the Texas Rangers’ Globe Life Park and the Dallas Cowboys AT&T Stadium in the heart of Arlington, TX. The project is part of a greater $1.25 billion vision for the Arlington stadium district that features a new Rangers ballpark; 200,000 square feet of best-in-class restaurants, retail and entertainment venues; a full-service 300-room convention hotel; 35,000 square feet of meeting/convention space; and a 5,000-capacity outdoor event pavilion.
Event Staff Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Serve menu items to guests in a prompt and courteous manner and according to the banquet event order; time the service of courses to correspond with the dining pace of the guests.
- Perform pre- and post-shift side work; set-up, condiments, etc.
- Clear tables after service. Remove trays of dirty dishes, silverware and glassware to kitchen for cleaning.
- Respond to guest inquiries and special requests promptly and professionally to ensure guest satisfaction; notify supervisor of guest complaints or unusual situations.
- Properly store all reusable goods.
- Perform other duties as assigned which may include assisting with set up and breakdown of function space, and plating of meals.
Event Staff Qualifications
- Basic reading and writing.
- Food service experience with general knowledge of banquet operations.
- Must speak fluent English.
The Event Staff position requires the ability to perform the following:
- Handling, carrying or lifting items weighing up to 75 pounds (tables, chairs, trays, etc.)
- Moving about the function areas.
- Moving about the outlet(s)
- Handling objects, products
- Bending, stooping, kneeling
- Withstand potential climate temperature changes in assigned work area.
- Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with guest, cooks, wait staff, and supervisors.
- Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.
- Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when taking orders, completing paperwork, etc.
