Temporary Meetings & Events Servers, The Statler Hotel

   

Your role as a Meetings & Events Server:

• Responsible for all elements of on-site events associated with set up, service, and breakdown.
• Ensure all events are executed correctly and all contractual obligations indicated on the event order are met.
• Communicate with the culinary team to ensure safe and elegant food service.
• Maintain buffets and food displays to departmental standards.
• Provide safe, responsible alcohol practices for both tableside and bar-style service.
• Mentor and guide student workers through proper service techniques.
• Respond to guest requests and concerns.
• Create a welcoming environment for event guests and student workers.
• Report incidents, concerns and noteworthy occurrences at events to management team.

Qualifications:

• Well versed in food, alcohol and general guest service.
• Able to meet client and guest requests with prompt responses, professional and pleasant demeanor.
• Must be detail oriented, self-starting and committed to providing excellent service fitting of a four-diamond property.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 or more years of experience in an Events setting.

Cornell Employee Benefits:

This position is not eligible for benefits.

The Statler Hotel & The Nolan School of Hotel Administration:

Located in the heart of a vibrant Ivy League campus, the Statler Hotel is part of Cornell University’s Nolan School of Hotel Administration and is the gateway to Cornell University for many visitors. Inspired by curiosity, the humble spirit of Upstate New York, and the scenic beauty of the Finger Lakes region, the Hotel has earned the dual distinction as the area's only AAA Four Diamond Award-winning property and the Ivy League's only "teaching hotel." With 153 rooms, the Statler Hotel is a full-service property with a conference center, four restaurants and over 16,000 square feet of meeting and banquet facilities.

The Cornell Peter & Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration is the premier school for hospitality education in the world. As an integral part of the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, the school is leading the world in teaching and researching the business of hospitality—marketing, finance, real estate, operations, and more, all applied to the world’s largest and most exciting industry. Top faculty, industry leaders, alumni, and students work together to generate new knowledge for the hospitality industry and form the premier network that shapes the industry every day.

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This position is based in Ithaca, NY, and does not offer University benefits. If interested in applying, we welcome you to include a cover letter and resume with your application to highlight your interest and experience for the position. No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

   

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University Job Title:

Temporary Food Service/Kitchen Worker

Job Family:

Temporary Auxiliary Services

Level:

No Grade - Hourly

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Pay Range:

Refer to Posting Language

Remote Option Availability:

Onsite

Company:

Contact Name:

Cooper Baldwin

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