Catering Server | Part-Time | Iowa Events Center

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development management and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential highest attended arenas convention centers music festivals performing arts centers and cultural institutions on the planet.

The Catering Server is responsible for serving guests in the venue dining areas at catered functions. The Catering Server must be personable professional and able to work in an ever changing fast-paced environment. The employee must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work events as scheduled per business need.

This role will pay an hourly rate of $16.00-$18.00 and is tip eligible

Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching

This position will remain open until December 5 2025.

• Must demonstrate ability to meet the company standard for excellent in the areas of guest service interaction with co-workers and uniform standards.
• Must demonstrate ability to read and comprehend Banquet Event Orders when servicing a guest event for the purpose of setting up guest events with proper linen dishware glassware flatware; executing service on the contracted event menu & event timeline.
• Responsible for serving meals to guests or replenishing food for buffet service.
• Serve beverages to guests including alcoholic beverages. Must check guests ID in accordance with state/federal regulations to verify minimum age requirement for the purchase of alcoholic beverages.
• Listening and responding to any customer requests or concerns.
• Responsible for refilling salt pepper sugar cream condiments and napkins as needed.
• Responsible for replacing tableware and linens as needed during event or for room turnover.
• Responsible for maintaining a clear and organized work space.
• Maintains sanitation health and safety standards in work areas.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One or more years experience as a server in a fine dining large scale dining facility or similar field preferred.
• Detail oriented ability to multi-task
• Ability to prioritize and execute on a list of written tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to be self-directed while working in a team-oriented environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights weekends and long hours.

At OVG we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation strengthens ourpeople improves ourservice and raises ourexcellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (protected class) including but not limited to veteran status uniform service member status race color religion sex national origin age physical or mental disability genetic information or any other protected class under federal state or local law.