Catering Staffing and Operations Assistant Saltblock Hospitality Group - 3.8 Tampa, FL Job Details Part-time From $21 an hour 11 hours ago Benefits Referral program Qualifications Catering experience English Attention to detail Workforce management Time & attendance systems Full Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Staffing & Event Operations Assistant Who We Are:

SaltBlock Hospitality is an award-winning catering and hospitality group based in Tampa, Florida, delivering chef-driven cuisine and highly customized event experiences at venues like Armature Works, Tampa Museum of Art, Hyde House, private residences + more! We're not a standard banquet operation - every SaltBlock experience is unique, which means our team brings real attention to detail, sharp time management, and the confidence to lead through anything.

The Role:

The Staffing & Event Operations Assistant plays a vital role split across the week: spending ~2 days managing event expo prep, and ~2 days (or weekend shifts) supporting the staffing department. This individual acts as the operational bridge between event planning and live execution, preparing critical paperwork and signage mid-week, then transitioning to active staffing communication, weekend event support, and live workforce oversight. What You'll Own Event Expo & Prep Support

Document Preparation :

Print and assemble critical event paperwork, including Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), checklists, floor plans, and timelines.

Event Signage & Printables :

Create and review event materials including Station Menus, Bar Menus, Tent Cards, and Avery labels for formatting and accuracy.

Cross-Departmental Coordination :

Communicate regularly with Sales, Culinary, Operations, and Staffing to align prep materials, logistics, and event details.

Inventory & Office Admin :

Maintain office workspaces, archive past event records, track POS/event equipment, and manage administrative supplies.

MOD Desk & Prep :

Ensure the Manager on Duty (MOD) desk and event lead bins are fully stocked with accurate weekend staffing documents, emergency supplies, and uniforms. Staffing Department Support & Weekend Coverage

Live Shift Oversight :

Manage the staffing phone line to handle day-of emergencies, call-offs, shift swaps, and real-time roster adjustments across live systems (When I Work, MESS, TPP).

Staff Communication :

Act as the primary point of contact for weekend staff, delivering clear updates, maintaining continuity from weekday staffing leads, and sending candidate interview reminders.

Uniform Management :

Prepare, distribute, and enforce uniform compliance for leads and crew; track inventory and reconcile returned items.

Timekeeping & Payroll Assistance :

Audit live employee time entries, contact staff for missing times, update

MESS/WIW

shift records, and flag overtime risks.

Onsite Event & Training Support :

Serve as an onsite Manager on Duty (MOD), lead events, or provide general staffing/expo backup during peak operational periods.

Team Accountability & Recaps :

Review post-event recaps, log disciplinary actions, and share operational feedback with the staffing team. What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Flexible scheduling and internal growth opportunities
• Genuinely custom, high-caliber event exposure — not cookie-cutter banquets

Preferred Skills and Qualities:

:

• Background in hospitality, event operations, or high-volume staffing support.
• Familiarity with Google Workspace, When I Work (WIW), MESS, Canva, and/or Avery Templates.
• Excellent attention to detail, proactive problem-solving, strong written/verbal communication, and ability to manage tasks independently.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs and stand/walk for extended periods during onsite events.
• English fluency required; bilingual is a plus.

Compensation :

• base starting at $21/hr

Position-Type:

Part-Time

• , Seasonal
• (est. 20 - 32 hours/week)
• with opportunity for additional hours through different positions, concepts and throughout catering season

Work Location:

In person

Pay:

From $21.00 per hour Expected hours: 20.0 - 32.0 per week

Benefits:

Referral program

Work Location:

In person