Oakview Group Providence , RI 02940
Posted 3 weeks ago
Oak View Group
Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.
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Overview
The will provide ultimate hospitality for guests in a fast-paced, high volume environment.
This role will pay an hourly wage of $10 to $14.
For PT roles: Benefits: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching. OVG provides part-time, seasonal, and internship employees with one hour of accrued paid leave per 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis
About the Venue
Conveniently located in the heart of downtown Providence, the RICC is within walking distance to restaurants, hotels, shops, art galleries, night clubs, museums and more. We offer 100,000 square feet of exhibition space, 20,000 square feet of ballroom space, 23 meeting rooms, and 30,000 square feet of pre-function space.
Responsibilities
Ability to read and understand Banquet Event Orders
Ability to carry at least 8 entrees per tray
Provide fine dining level food and beverage service to guests for all events consistent with standards of service.
Initiate and maintain friendly and professional contact with guests ensuring that all needs are anticipated and met.
Setup and maintain both food and beverage stations in various locations throughout the building consistent with standards of service.
Maintain and inventory for both food and beverage stations
Maintain all event areas and front of house staging areas in a tidy and organized manner
Participate in both setup and cleanup of food and beverage service items
Ability to work independently during slower times
Perform safe work by helping to provide a safe and clean work environment
Have a high level of social Ability to work closely with staff and deal often with patrons.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends and select holidays
Must be detail oriented to ensure that work is accurate and complete
Ability to mutli-task.
Ability to handle and move objects
Must have a customer-focused, positive and professional attitude
Ability to read with oral and written communications skills in the English language
Knowledge of basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
Ability to bend, stretch, twist or reach out with the body, arms and/or legs
Must be able to lift, push, pull or carry heavy objects up to 30 lbs. and 15 often.
Must be punctual with consistent attendance
Must be able to respond to simple complaints or inquiries from customers, members of the business community, and/or regulatory agencies.
Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent GED strong Equivalent experience may be substituted.
Minimum of one (1) year of work experience in events, banquets or restaurants preferred
Must be at least eighteen years of age to serve alcoholic drinks
Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference.
At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.
EEO
Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis ("protected class") including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.
Oakview Group