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Chicago Zoological Society

Location: BrookfieldIL 60513 Document ID: AB065-07VL Posted on: 2017-07-1207/12/2017 Job Type: Temporary

Job Schedule:Part-time
2017-08-11
 

Banquet Set-up (Driving)

Brookfield Zoo can do it all! Whether a picnic at the Pavilions, cocktails with the animals, or a meeting at our premier banquet facility, we provide world-class culinary delights and amazing event surroundings. Our top-notch catering and culinary team offer the highest quality of service to our guests for various events from weddings, birthday parties, business meetings, black-tie events, fundraisers, ceremonies, picnics and countless others. It truly is an exotic venue where guests may visit amazing animals from around the world or simply stroll through our beautifully landscaped grounds.

As Banquet Set-up, you will be assisting the catered events and culinary team in the set-up for all events according to the customizations specified on the Banquet Event Order. This may be a set up for a casual picnic to exquisite plated dinners including tables, chairs, audiovisual equipment, linens, serving ware, etc. Events may be located in various venues through out Brookfield Zoo, so the position also requires loading needed supplies safely into appropriate vehicles and transporting to the location of the event(s). The Banquet Set-Up team also assists in running food to and from the kitchen/event and assist bussing tables as needed. A valid driver's license is required for this position.

Position Requirements and Specifications
As Brookfield Zoo is open 365 days a year and events are scheduled during mornings, evenings, holidays, and weekends, the Banquet Set-Up (driving) position requires flexible availability to work non-standard hours. Catered Events employees may be scheduled to start as early as 6:30 a.m. and work as late as 2:00 a.m. Catered Events employees may be required to work a 10-hour day or longer. Due to the driving requirement, a valid driver's license is required; you must be at least 18 years of age for this position. This is a seasonal/temporary position. Starting wage: $11.75 per hour.

The requirements for this position include:

  • High School graduate or equivalent combination of training/experience preferred.
  • One-year banquet/catering experience desired.
  • Minimum 18 years of age required.
  • Demonstrated experience coordinating multiple projects and activities preferred.
  • Strong customer service skills required.
  • Must have ability to work well with minimal supervision and to complete and follow through on tasks independently.
  • Must be reliable, neat, highly organized, and accurate.
  • Must be able to work effectively under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
  • Must be able to work weekends and evenings as required. May be required to work a 10-hour day or longer.
  • Valid driver's license required. Illinois residents must possess a valid Illinois license within 90 days of hire. Valid out-of-state license required for out-of-state residents.
  • Experience and/or ability to work and interact effectively with a diverse, multicultural audience. Multilingual ability and Spanish fluency a plus.


Additional Information
The Chicago Zoological Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer .

The Chicago Zoological Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer
     
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