Savory Hospitality Hiring for Catering Attendant at New York, NY Full Time

At Savory, we have a common thread that resonates through everything we do: PASSION! We are passionate about the creation of our menus, where our food comes from, and, most importantly, we’re passionate about our people and the hospitality we show to our clients, our vendors, and each other. Our rapid growth has prompted us to seek qualified individuals that will add a positive impact to our team and help shape the future of Savory.

About the role
We are seeking a Catering Attendant to join the team at Savory Hospitality at one of our onsite amenity spaces. Our ideal candidate will anticipate and address the needs of the company and our client with a heavy focus on food and beverage presentation, replenishment, safety, and high-end product quality. The Catering Attendant will successfully set up, replenish, and safely receive Savory commissary orders while embodying the full Savory spirit and providing exceptional hospitality at every step. Other essential duties include supporting the hospitality and culinary teams during downtime.

Our amenity experiences are one of our unique services that offer team members the experience of working alongside the Savory team as well as directly interfacing with our onsite client on a day-to-day basis.

This role is a key addition to our growing team. Here are some examples of the primary responsibilities of our onsite Catering Attendant:

• Embody Savory’s core hospitality standards at every turn, externally with our guests and internally with teammates
• Review and revise food presentation with precise attention to detail
• Ensure that the buffet is always fully stocked and ready to serve incoming guests
• Assist in serving guests in a professional and courteous manner
• Communicate dynamically, both internally and externally with all levels of both organizations: upper management, associates, clients, and back-of-house culinary team
• Maximize downtime during shifts by proactively completing side work to maintain a smooth workflow at all times

What we’re looking for
At Savory, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re a tight-knit team of passionate, innovative culinarians who strive to live our values every day: authenticity, curiosity, collaboration, solutions, and community.

Your experience should show us the following:

• Previous experience in hospitality: catering assistant, server, or other guest-facing role
• Proven ability to anticipate guest needs and multitask
• Knowledge of Department of Health food safety best practices
• A true team player: reliable, diligent, dedicated, communicative, and collaborative
• Ability to remain patient and calm in a high-volume environment
• Familiarity with POS system (Toast experience is a plus!)

Job requirements

• Capability to maintain a stationary position, often standing for prolonged periods in varying temperature conditions
• Ability to repeatedly lift up to 25lbs
• DOH Food Handler’s certificate preferred
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule daytime Monday – Friday and occasionally including nights, weekends, or holidays

In addition to a growth-focused, positive work environment, our talented team enjoys:

• Competitive rate ($20.00/hour), commensurate with experience
• Company-sponsored medical plans, including health, dental, and vision insurance for all full-time employees
• 401K matching program
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and transit enrollment