Suite Attendant – Auburn University Job 2024 Part Time

Proof of the Pudding is an award-winning catering company throughout the Southeast with a commitment to creating quality culinary concepts from scratch. This standard was upheld through the expansion into Sports and Entertainment Hospitality Services by providing elevated concessions and premium offerings to collegiate stadiums, PGA golf tournaments, International Boat Shows, Professional Sports Teams, & more.

Proof of the Pudding, premier food service provider of Food & Beverage for all Premium/Suites Hospitality locations at Auburn University’s Jordan-Hare Stadium, is searching for Suite Attendants to service the game day suites and catering for football, basketball, other events. If you are looking for an exciting place to work in the heart of the AU action.

This is seasonal/part-time work as business needs are dictated by athletic events.

Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Ensure the setting of suites, clubs, and buffet stations which may include décor.

• Serve and clear food and beverage quietly, professionally, and quickly, using proper serving and clearing techniques.

• Set out, move, and carry food products and equipment from prep area to service area.

• Refill buffets as needed with full understanding of what is being served.

• Provide excellent guest service experience while working in a very fast-paced environment.

• Keep work area clean, and coordinate actions with the FOH Manager to ensure flawless customer service.

• Managing time effectively.

• Performing basic cleaning tasks as needed or directed.

• Maintain good grooming and personal hygiene.

• Knowledge of event menu items and their contents.

• Ensure all sanitation procedures are followed.

Performs other related duties as required.

Education and/or Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1+ year of Serving and/or Front of House experience.
• Knowledge of upscale/VIP service styles required.
• Must live within or near Auburn, AL

• Must be available for the majority of AU event days

• Must be a phenomenal team player.

Specialized Qualifications:

• Excellent listening and communication skills.

• Renowned time management and organization skills

• Strong Customer Service skills with the desire to go above and beyond a client’s needs.

• The ability to work alone and as a team.

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to learn and adapt quickly.

• Must be exceedingly responsible and accountable.

Work Environment

The work environment for this position will be event operations and working out of the Football Stadium or similar venues. This position will often move throughout campus and stadium grounds on different terrains.

This is seasonal/part-time work as business needs are dictated by athletic events.

Uniform Requirements

Adherence to Company Uniform Requirements outlined in the Associate Handbook, uniform requirements outlined in your orientation guidelines.

Non-slip shoes are necessary.

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods of moving through an event and storage spaces. Traveling throughout the venues in different terrains.

• Bending, lifting, scooping, and carrying miscellaneous equipment and food items

• Ability to perform physical tasks, such as but not limited to, lifting up-to 30 pounds.

• Physical endurance to work long shifts in a busy environment.

CORE VALUE AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Business Acumen – Demonstrate comprehension of the job, including policies, practices, and relationships. Possess the expertise and skill levels required of the job and perform with quality.
• Dedication – Dependable, reliable and follows through on projects from inception to completion. Willing to put in as much time as necessary to complete tasks. Demonstrate a win-win attitude: “see it, own it, solve it.”
• Ethics and Integrity – Acts with integrity, honesty and knowledge that promote the company’s culture, values and beliefs while maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct.
• Safety & Security – Observe safety and security standards. Use equipment and materials properly. Comply with safety standards and personal protective equipment requirements. Report potential unsafe conditions or practices to appropriate person immediately. Promote restaurant safety, cleanliness and security compliance at all times.
• Teamwork – Cooperate and be willing to work as a team player to achieve goals and tasks accurately, efficiently and timely.
• Communication – Communicate clearly and effectively with mutual respect, understanding and trust to fellow associates, managers, supervisors and guests. Listen carefully to opinions and views of others; state understanding of what has been heard.
• Initiative – Contribute new ideas and suggestions to enhance productivity and efficiency. Be proactive in troubleshooting problems or issues and take action to mitigate potential problems.
• Adaptability & Planning – Possess the ability to learn new tasks and adjusts well to new situations. Perform well under tight time schedules and pressures to change direction quickly.
• Service Orientation – Demonstrates a sense of urgency. Is welcoming, friendly and smiles when visible to guests.

Position Salary & Benefits:

• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Benefits include daily meal per shift.
• Opportunity for advancement. Proof of the Pudding is consistently seeking to amplify talented team member’s roles.
• On-the-job training that can be applied industry wide.
• A flexible work schedule, excluding home game days,

Proof of the Pudding and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and employing a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected characteristics.