Catering & Events Staff - Full-time / Part-time

Puckett s Downtown Nashville is hiring a Catering & Events Staff to join our team!***Application: Puckett s gears up for a busy year, we re looking for a catering & events staff to add to our downtown Nashville team. We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, great at building relationships with clients, has a passion for serving others, loves working with people who are more like family than colleagues. We are a growing family business and are looking for talented leaders with energetic and positive personalities to contribute to the company s growth.Position: ServerLocation: 500 Church Street, Nashville, TN 37219Start Date: ImmediateStatus: Part-time / Exempt and at-willHours: Vary - Days, Evenings, WeekendsPosition SummaryCatering is a huge component to our brand, making the catering coordinator s role a pivotal piece of our growth model. At Puckett s, you ll be responsible for building and leveraging relationships throughout the community to increase our catering brand awareness and drive sales through the roof. Provide friendly, responsive service to create an exceptional dining experience for all of our guests. Each server s primary objective is to show our guests true southern hospitality with the goal they will want to return again and again.REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE- Minimum 16 years of age with reliable transportation- Full availability including nights and weekends- 6 months server or similar customer service experience- Be able to communicate and understand the predominant language(s) of our guests- Must have a basic knowledge of dining room and service procedures and functions- Possess basic math skills and have the ability to handle money and operate a point-of-sale system.- Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours).- Be able to safely lift and easily maneuver trays of food and beverage frequently weighing up to 20 to 30 pounds- Clean and professional appearance- Positive attitudePreferred QualitiesHands-on leader that is willing to roll up her/his sleeves and work side-by-side with her/his teamA love for developing others for personal and professional growthExperience with controlling COGS and labor costsExperience with inventory managementAbility to multi-task in a fast-paced environmentStrong organizational skillsExcellent hospitality skills and a servant s heartAbility to build and maintain excellent interpersonal relationshipsBENEFITS- family-friendly and positive work environment- competitive pay rates, willing to pay for experience- 50% off in-house meals and apparel both on and off shift- supportive management team with a focus on hospitality- insurance available for full-time employees- career growth opportunities**PLEASE NOTE**Apply via email by sending your resume / job history toHolly (...@puckettsgrocery.com)OR submitting your resume / job history to feel free to come by the restaurant and apply in person, M-F 8-10am and 2-4pm._______________________________________________________NASHVILLE PARKING TIP:Most reliable and affordable parking for in and out is found at the Public Library Garage, accessed from 7th or 6th Ave. between Commerce and Church Street. Visit parkitdowntown.com for more options. Street parking is also available near the restaurant, but is limited during peak traffic times_______________________________________________________ABOUT OUR COMPANYA. Marshall Family Foods Inc. is a Franklin-based company with seven family-owned restaurant and hospitality businesses in Middle Tennessee, including Puckett s Gro. & Restaurant, Puckett s Boat House and Homestead Manor. In both 2014 and 2015, A. Marshall Family Foods was recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of America s fastest growing companies. Recently, the company was the winner of the Nashville Business Journal s 2015 Best in Business Award, and the 2015 Williamson County Impact Award recipient for the second year in a row. For more information go to www.amarshallfamilyfoods.com.We believe our employees are our greatest resource. Your invaluable contribution to our success is recognized in a variety of ways: competitive wages and perks; excellent benefits package including medical for full-time employees, dental & vision are optional, 50% off in-house meals and apparel on and off shift at any of our affiliated restaurants, 50% of in-house meals for your immediate family at your specific location, bonus potential, professional development programs; family-friendly, positive a safe and enjoyable work environment; career growth potential and opportunities to give back to the community. So come and be part of a winning and acclaimed team.EEO StatementA. Marshall Family Foods Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, gender (includes pregnancy or related medical conditions), genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status or any other protected characteristics in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We are drug free, provide reasonable accommodations where requested and available and participate in the Federal E-Verify process.
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