On-Call Special Events Staff

The Academy of Magical Arts (home of the world-famous Magic Castle) is the most unique private clubhouse in the world. Our organization promotes the art of magic, encourages fellowship and maintains the highest ethical standards. We provide a friendly, inspiring environment where members and their guests can enjoy the art and each other's company, not to mention amazing food and libations. Our goals are to advance the art and promote a positive image of magic and magicians worldwide.

We are looking for talented and experienced Special Events Staff. In this role, you'll assist with setting up and cleaning Special Events rooms as well as delivering and serving food and beverage items to guests in a friendly, timely, and efficient manner. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Set Special Event tables to meet function specifications
• Deliver and serve food and beverages, including, but not limited to, meals, condiments and accompaniments
• Ensure menu knowledge
• Remove china, glassware, silverware, etc. from tables at the conclusion of the meal period and deliver to the stewarding area
• Ensure guest satisfaction throughout the meal service
• Respond to guest requests in a friendly, timely, and efficient manner
• Assist fellow employees and other departments wherever necessary to maintain positive working relationships
• Assist others with side work including, but not limited to cleaning, stocking, folding silverware, etc.

Licenses and Special Requirements

• Food safety certification.
• Of legal age to serve alcoholic beverages.
• Alcohol beverage certification.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Required to stand for long periods and walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch and twist or reach.
• Push, pull or lift up to 50 pounds.
• Continuous repetitive motions.
• Work in hot, humid, and noisy environment

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• The ability to read, write and execute basic math skills.
• Prior Special Event or wait service experience is preferred.

Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations

• Knowledge of all order on arrival menu items, preparation methods, ingredients, garnishes and wine list.
• Ability to execute all service types (i.e., Russian, French, American, buffet, etc.).
• Assures that all state and local laws and club policies and procedures for the service of alcoholic beverages are consistently followed.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform required role during emergency situations.

Employee Benefits & Perks:

• You will instantly have access to our unique benefits such as our generous dining/entertainment and giftshop discounts at the Magic Castle. The above information is provided as a highlight of the major benefits offered to most full-time employees. This is not a summary plan description or official plan document.

Work Environment:

This position will work both indoors and outdoors.

Job Offers are conditioned to (a) satisfactory completion of and outcomes of a criminal background screening; (b) verification of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States.

The Academy of Magical Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/AA/Disabled/Veteran

Job Type: Part-Time/ On-Call