Catering Associate

Catering Associate | Event & Hospitality Team

Old Carolina Barbecue Company (BBQ)

Full-Time or Part-Time Position

Pay: $15.00 per hour plus tips

Bring the Old Carolina Experience to Life.

Old Carolina Barbecue Company is looking for energetic, dependable team members who enjoy hospitality, working with people, and being part of memorable events.

As a Catering Associate, you’ll help deliver the food, service, and hospitality that make weddings, corporate events, graduation parties, festivals, and special celebrations successful. From preparing and loading equipment to serving guests and ensuring every detail is executed properly, you’ll play an important role in representing the Old Carolina Barbecue Company brand outside our restaurant walls.

If you enjoy variety, teamwork, and creating great experiences for guests, we’d love to meet you.

• Competitive hourly earnings that include tip income
• Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for eligible team members
• Paid vacation for eligible full-time team members
• Free meals during shifts
• Company-provided uniforms
• Paid training
• Opportunities for advancement and promotion from within
• Variety of work environments and event locations
• Supportive and team-oriented culture

Every event is different.

One day you may be serving a corporate luncheon. The next may be a wedding reception, graduation party, fundraiser, community event, or large private gathering.

• Event hospitality
• Catering service
• Guest relations
• Food presentation
• Event setup and breakdown
• Teamwork and communication
• Customer service excellence
• Restaurant and catering operations

Many of our leaders began their careers in hourly positions and advanced through hard work, reliability, and a commitment to serving others.

• Assist with preparing catering orders and event materials
• Help prepare food items such as trays, salads, sides, and event packages
• Label and organize food products for transport and service
• Verify food temperatures and quality standards
• Review event details and special client requests

• Load catering vehicles with food, equipment, supplies, and service items
• Travel to event locations throughout the region
• Set up food service areas, buffet lines, serving stations, and equipment
• Ensure event areas are clean, organized, and presentation-ready
• Assist with event breakdown and cleanup

• Serve food and beverages in a professional and friendly manner
• Deliver exceptional hospitality throughout the event
• Respond to guest questions and requests
• Accommodate special requests whenever possible
• Represent Old Carolina Barbecue Company with professionalism and enthusiasm

• Monitor food levels and replenish products as needed
• Ensure food is properly stored and maintained during service
• Report client feedback and event information to supervisors
• Maintain proper communication with catering leadership and event team members
• Assist with miscellaneous event tasks as needed

• Previous catering, restaurant, hospitality, banquet, event, or customer service experience preferred
• Friendly, outgoing, and guest-focused personality
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to remain calm and professional in fast-paced environments
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Dependable attendance and punctuality
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• No experience? No problem. We are willing to train motivated individuals who are eager to learn and grow.

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach as needed
• Ability to regularly lift and…