Event Staff

Company : Labor Finders

Location : Alexandria, LA, 71302

Posted Date : 15 October 2025

Job Details

Your Job
Are you interested in working with people in fun and fast-paced environments? Do you have a knack for helping people, handling requests, serving food & beverages or just like the idea of working diverse events? If so, then an event staff job could be a great opportunity for you!
Your Day
Event staff, related food & beverage and set-up jobs may require the following:

Greeting and welcoming guests upon arrival and thanking guests when departing.
Speaking with clear, professional language and answering questions about menu items, services, or special offers.
Taking food or drink orders from customers and relaying orders to kitchen staff.
Preparing food and drink orders, such as sandwiches, salads, meals, coffee and soft drinks.
Serving food and drinks to customers at a bar, counter, stand, or tables.
Working/operating concession stands, serving as ushers, ticket-takers, or security personnel.
Cleaning or setting work areas, tables, or counters and replenishing and service stations, cabinets, and tables.
Reviewing event orders and receiving instructions to prepare event spaces, including seating, buffets, beverage stations, tables, or setting up lighting, sound and scenery equipment according to event plan.
Ensuring a clean and professional personal appearance, including uniform and nametag (if needed).
Following food safety practices.
Monitoring and maintaining cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned stations and service areas.
Assisting co-workers in setting up/breaking down and storing buffets, tables, linens and other equipment.
Standing, bending, climbing stairs, and carrying items weighing 25-50 pounds or more.
Possibly working extended dining hours, early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays.

You will need to have the following:

Strong communication skills and ability to listen carefully to customers' orders and correctly relay them to the kitchen staff to ensure orders are prepared to the customers' satisfaction.
Positive attitude with ability to follow instructions and handle customer requests in a courteous and professional manner.
Good physical stamina and the ability to stand for extended periods of time, carry heavy trays or equipment, clean work areas, and attend to customer requests without difficulty.
Ability to work quickly and accurately.
Good customer service skills.

Your Gain
What you may gain while on the job:

Staying active - the job will keep you on the move throughout the day.
Time management and organizational skills - handling multiple tasks and serving multiple customers at once.
Enhanced communication skills - learning how to talk to diverse sets of customers.
Problem solving and crisis management skills - avoiding and resolving potential negative customer experiences.
Teamwork - partnering with kitchen, bar, and management staff to ensure customers are satisfied.
Teaching & Management skills - helping train and prepare new employees for the job.