On-Call Event Staff

soquel near N Rodeo Gulch Rd, Soquel CA

Description

Wayfarer is a refined (but fun) mobile bartending and hospitality team focused on good drinks, good people, good vibes, and good times. Based in Santa Cruz, CA we are looking to grow our on-call event staff team in Santa Cruz, Monterey, and Napa/Sonoma. Our website: wayfarermobilebar.com Out IG: @wayfarermobilebar Our Values: We are passionate about supporting our fellow vendor teams. Our job is to ensure that our hospitality extends beyond the bar in support of everyone on-site, not just the clients and guests. Kindness, a willingness to help (even if you think it might not be your job), and attention to the overall flow of the event are important. We are transparent with our team and want everyone to have the opportunity to understand the process of producing an event from start to finish. Interested in a career in experiential marketing, event planning, or bar management? This is the best behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of an event and the vendor teams who make them happen. We want you to live your best life, find the thing that makes you happy, and pursue it. Look, we realize this won’t be your forever job and maybe you just want a place to work through the summer. We get it. Been there. And honestly, we love that for you. We’re here to be a positive and safe place where you can work hard, be appreciated for the work you do, pick up a few skills along the way, and maybe stumble across a part of this crazy event industry that you love and want to pursue further. We have lots of friends in the industry, from florists and cake makers to event producers, and destination honeymoon planners (yes, it’s a thing). Happy to connect you with our network. Core Responsibilities: Assist with setup and breakdown of events Deliver exceptional, personalized service to every guest, host, and vendor Prep, stock and maintain work station according to company specifications Work with other catering teams that we partner with on events to provide serving and bussing services Help maintain a clean event space Be able to educate guests on the beverages you are serving at each event Always serve alcoholic beverages responsibly and never over serve guest Preferred Qualifications and Skills: Have reliable transportation to and from event locations. We work from Big Sur to Napa/Sonoma. You get to pick which shifts and locations you want to work. Requires attention to detail and problem-solving skills, as well as a passion for customer service. Current ServSafe Certificate (or willingness to get one) Must be authorized to work in the United States Excellent verbal and written skills The ability to stand on your feet for 4+ hours The ability to multitask and pay attention to detail The ability to lift 25+ pounds The ability to safely, carefully, and properly make and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages Basic knowledge of beer, wine, and spirits, and familiarity with standard drink recipes This is an on-call position for an average of 1-2 shifts per week To apply: Please send us a response with your full name, your resume, or a link to your website or LinkedIn profile and tell us a little bit about yourself and why you might be interested in working with us. Pay: $20 per hour to start After completing 3 successful events, pay is increased to $25 per hour Wayfarer hires everyone as an employee and remits payment through weekly payroll.