Catering - Associate Job Melbourne area,Florida USA,Hospitality / Hotel / Catering

Why You’ll Love Working at the Zoo: Competitive pay

NOW HIRING: ON-CALL PART-TIME CATERING ASSOCIATES Brevard Zoo | Catering & Events Looking for a fun, flexible job where no two shifts are the same? Brevard Zoo is looking for friendly, energetic, and experienced On-Call Part-Time Catering Associates to join our events team! If you have catering server and bartending experience
, enjoy working with guests, and know how to provide great service in a fast-paced event environment, we want to hear from you! Imagine working surrounded by amazing animals, beautiful landscapes, and guests celebrating special moments. From private events and weddings to corporate gatherings and special zoo events, you'll help create memorable experiences from start to finish!

Why You’ll Love Working at the Zoo:

Competitive pay
Flexible, on-call scheduling
Fun and unique work environment
Opportunities to utilize your bartending experience
Opportunities to grow with our team
Reduced meals during shifts
FREE zoo passes for family & friends

What You’ll Do:

Assist with catered events, weddings, private functions, and special events
Provide friendly, professional, and enthusiastic guest service
Set up, serve, replenish, and break down catering stations
Assist with bar setup, beverage service, and bartending duties when needed
Prepare and serve drinks while following responsible alcohol service procedures
Maintain clean, organized, and guest-ready service areas
Work closely with the catering and events team to keep functions running smoothly
Jump in wherever needed to help create an exceptional guest experience

Ideal Candidate:

Previous bartending experience
Comfortable working in a fast-paced event environment
Friendly, dependable and professional
Excellent communication and customer-service skills
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Must be comfortable standing for extended periods and assisting with event setup and breakdown
Must be available for nights, weekends, holidays, and special events as needed

If you're ready to turn your bartending and hospitality experience into a fun opportunity at one of Florida's most unique destinations,

Come work where every event is an adventure!
Catering Associate
Who are we:

For more than 50 years, SSA has partnered with cultural attractions to design the hospitality experience journey, freeing our partners to remain mission-focused. We bring together admissions, culinary, and retail with innovation and human connection to shape a seamless guest journey. Our focus is on people, innovation, and operational intelligence as a means to create special moments with lasting impact. We call it 452 Hospitality, the foundation of how we serve our partners and their communities.

Position Title:

Catering Associate

Reports to:

Catering Supervisor(s) and Catering Operations Manager

Responsibilities

Live out 452 Hospitality by delivering warm, welcoming, and memorable experiences for every guest and client.
Oversee quality, product levels and inventory of product.
Fulfill guest’s needs quickly and efficiently as well as resolve complaints effectively.
Meet expectations of proper setup, execution, breakdown, and cleanup of each catered event.
Execute back of the house, front of the house and side work duties for overall productivity of banquet events as assigned.
Ability to express knowledge of menus, food presentation, and food service techniques with guest service in mind.
Perform strenuous manual labor as required (equipment storage, event setup, tear down of tables and chairs).
Support placement, movement and storage of rental orders, buffet cards, and catering items.
Support Catering Supervisor(s) and Catering Operations Manager with problems during events and provide creative solutions.
Maintain a friendly and…