What are the responsibilities and job description for the Catering Server - Cheyney University position at Thompson Hospitality Corporation?
Overview:
Competitive Benefits:
Thompson Hospitality is the nation’s largest minority-owned food and facilities management company. Our services include hospitality, full dining and quick service restaurants, campus dining, diversity consultation, facility operations and maintenance management. We are a family-run organization with more than twenty-five years providing services built on our core mission to provide a positive experience to every relationship we are involved in: one guest, one client, one team member at a time. As a fast growing company, we have a growth plan to more than double in size over the next three years. We are looking for team members who are interested in developing their careers to the next level while joining our team of over 4,000 employees, serving clients in over 40 states to include more than 1.9 million guests each year. Thompson Hospitality focuses on three core areas in everything we do:
As a Catering Server at Cheyney University, you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional hospitality and culinary experiences at events hosted on our campus. Your responsibilities include providing outstanding service to guests, managing food and beverage service, and ensuring event spaces are well-organized and clean. Your passion for hospitality and customer service will be vital in creating memorable dining experiences for our clients and guests. Join our catering team and be a part of delivering exceptional events on our college campus.
Competitive Benefits:
- Health/Dental/Vision
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k), matched up to 4%
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Program
- Pet Insurance
- Discounts: Hotels, Travel, Tickets, Restaurants
- Employees and their relatives are eligible for a discounted meal plan at any of our HBCU client locations while they are attending school.
- Set up event venues per client specifications, arranging furniture, decor, and equipment.
- Serve food and drinks in accordance with portion, presentation, and quality guidelines, ensuring guest satisfaction.
- Engage with guests, providing menu information, addressing inquiries, and accommodating special requests for a positive dining experience.
- Maintain event cleanliness by clearing tables, cleaning utensils, and resetting for subsequent event phases.
- Assist in post-event cleanup, returning the venue to its original state as directed by the event organizer or catering manager.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience in event setup and service
- Knowledge of food presentation and portion control
- Ability to address guest needs and inquiries effectively.
- Proficient in maintaining event cleanliness and organization.
Who We Are:
Cheyney University is a historically Black university located in Cheyney, Pennsylvania, USA, and holds the distinction of being the oldest historically Black institution of higher education in the United States. Founded in 1837, it has a long-standing commitment to providing education to African American students. Cheyney University offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs and is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for its diverse student body.
Thompson Hospitality is the nation’s largest minority-owned food and facilities management company. Our services include hospitality, full dining and quick service restaurants, campus dining, diversity consultation, facility operations and maintenance management. We are a family-run organization with more than twenty-five years providing services built on our core mission to provide a positive experience to every relationship we are involved in: one guest, one client, one team member at a time. As a fast growing company, we have a growth plan to more than double in size over the next three years. We are looking for team members who are interested in developing their careers to the next level while joining our team of over 4,000 employees, serving clients in over 40 states to include more than 1.9 million guests each year. Thompson Hospitality focuses on three core areas in everything we do:
- Purpose
- Give back to our communities
- Celebrate diversity
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People
- Do the right thing
- Treat people the way you want to be treated
- Always do your best
- Be accountable for our actions
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Performance
- Serve the highest quality food
- Provide world-class service
- Maintain flexibility to better serve our clients
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This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
