A Waiter or Waitress takes orders and serves food and beverages to customers in restaurants. Answers customer questions about menu items, prepares checks and collects payment, and assists with clearing dishes and tables. May work in banquet or dining halls.
The Willits-Hallowell Center and Events Services Department is seeking Junior Waitstaff to provide quality service to all guests of Mount Holyoke College. Those in this role are responsible for quality, timely, courteous, and efficient service to guests, adhering to the standards established by management.
Essential Responsibilities:
Set up, serve, and clean both on-premise and off-premise functions. Lift and carry trays weighing up to 30 pounds to and from dining areas. Set up, refresh, and service meeting rooms with refreshments and linens as needed. Clean up at the conclusion of meetings and events. Occasional assistance in setting up function rooms, which involves moving tables and chairs, either within a room or to another location. Pack, load, and unload Catering vehicles. Work independently, exercise sound judgment, and exhibit initiative in performing daily duties. Complete opening and closing shift side work. Keep work areas and equipment clean and organized. Communicate effectively with guests and co-workers. Read and interpret event orders to determine set-up, service needs, and other duties the manager assigns.
Required Qualifications:
Strong written and oral communication skills, with a sound understanding of the English language. Ability to maintain an extraordinarily positive attitude towards others, especially when dealing with students and the public. Must be cooperative and willing to work with others. Maintain a high level of professionalism.
Preferred Qualifications:
Basic computer skills are desirable.
Physical Demands:
Ability to lift 30 lbs. without aid. Ability to routinely lift, bend, twist and stand for the majority of up to an 8-hour shift.
Background Checks:
Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy. Special Instructions for
Applicants:
Apply online; application materials must include: A cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications A complete resume or curriculum vitae For faculty positions, statements on mentoring, teaching, and research will also be required. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. Mount Holyoke College is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Mount Holyoke College, the leading gender-diverse women's college, is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are a diverse community of staff, faculty, and students, united in our mission to offer an intellectually adventurous education in the liberal arts through academic programs that are renowned internationally for their cross-disciplinary excellence, experiential approach, and commitment to diversity. Mount Holyoke College is a welcoming and inclusive environment that values and respects individuals of all backgrounds. As an EOE, we encourage members of historically underrepresented groups or nontraditional backgrounds to apply for open positions at our institution. The College has a long-standing tradition of providing women and other historically underrepresented groups with access to an innovative educational experience that prepares students for purposeful leadership by integrating hands-on opportunities into the curriculum. We firmly believe that diversity enriches our community and enhances our ability to prepare students for success in an increasingly globalized world. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all qualified applicants and to building an exemplary workforce that reflects the diversity of our student body and the communities we serve. Our ultimate goal is to produce graduates who are capable of engaging thoughtfully, effectively, and boldly with the world.
