Event Staff in North Creek, New York at Weekender

About The Company
We are a young, fast-growing company (just recognized in the INC 5000 Fastest Growing Companies) of ambitious, mission-driven Weekenders working together to inspire personal growth through adventure, travel and exploration! We specialize in creating inspiring hotel stays for our guests in iconic destinations.

This is a rare opportunity to be paid to learn, have an immediate and lasting impact in a young startup company and culture, and grow personally and professionally with an amazing team.

You will love it at Weekender if our core values below get you excited and inspired too!

• Embrace a Growth Mindset
• • Always be a student and always be open-minded
• Be Adventurous
• • Be excited by challenge and willing to fail-forward
• Be a Ninja
• • Commit to being world class at your job and lean-in to your superpowers
• Be a Host
• • Treat guests and teammates like you would family
• Be of Integrity
• • Own your Domain: Be accountable to your job & the greater mission
  • Embrace honesty, transparency and vulnerability
  • Follow-through and do what you say you’re going to do

Do you love hospitality, working with people, and being part of a great event?

Weekender is building a Per Diem Event Staff Pool to support events across our properties. This is a flexible, as-needed opportunity for hospitality professionals who enjoy jumping in where they're needed and helping create memorable experiences for our guests.

Our events vary from private dinners and celebrations to weddings, corporate gatherings, group events, and special experiences. Depending on your skills and interests, you may support our events in the front of house, back of house, bar, or kitchen.

We typically hire per diem event team members for several areas:

Event Setup & Back of House Support

• Set up and break down event spaces, tables, chairs, linens, equipment, and other event materials
• Assist with moving supplies, furniture, and equipment as needed
• Help keep event spaces clean, organized, and ready for guests
• Support event teams throughout setup, service, and breakdown
• Jump in wherever needed to help the event run smoothly

Event Servers

• Provide friendly, attentive service to event guests
• Set and clear tables and assist with food and beverage service
• Serve plated meals, buffet service, passed appetizers, and other event offerings
• Maintain clean and organized service areas
• Communicate guest needs and requests to the appropriate team members
• Help with setup and breakdown before and after events

Event Bartenders

• Prepare and serve beer, wine, cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages
• Provide friendly and responsible bar service
• Set up and break down bar areas
• Maintain a clean, organized, and properly stocked bar
• Monitor guest needs and communicate with the event team
• Follow all applicable alcohol service and safety requirements

Event Kitchen Staff

• Assist with food preparation, plating, service, and event execution
• Support chefs and kitchen leadership before, during, and after events
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen and service area
• Assist with event setup, breakdown, dishwashing, and general kitchen support as needed
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and kitchen procedures

We're looking for people who are:

• Reliable and dependable
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced event environment
• Friendly, professional, and guest-focused
• Willing to jump in and help wherever needed
• Able to work well as part of a team
• Comfortable working evenings, weekends, and holidays when events require it
• Able to arrive on time and ready to work
• Comfortable working on their feet for extended periods
• Experienced in hospitality, events, food & beverage, or customer service preferred, but not required for every position

For bartending roles, prior bartending experience and any required certifications or permits are preferred/required based on the location and responsibilities.

Employment Type: Per Diem / As Needed
Schedule: Event-based; schedules vary by property and event
Availability: Primarily evenings, weekends, and holidays depending on event needs

This is a great opportunity if you're looking for flexible hospitality work, supplemental income, or occasional shifts around your existing schedule.

When you apply, let us know which type of event work interests you most and which Weekender locations you're available to work at.

We'd love to have you join our event team!