Premium Suite Attendant - Part-Time - PPL Center

Oak View Group

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.

Position Summary

The Suite Attendant is responsible for providing food and beverage service in the premium suite areas. The Suite Attendant must be personable and able to work in an ever-changing, fast paced environment.

The Suite Attendant must maintain attendance and be available to work events as scheduled per business need. This role will pay an hourly wage of $11-$14 plus tips.

This role will pay an hourly wage of $11 to $14. + Tips

Benefits for PT roles : 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until Oct 31, 2024

About the Venue

PPL Center is a state-of-the-art multipurpose arena in downtown Allentown, PA and home of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. The arena seats more than 10,000 for concerts and more than 8,500 for Lehigh Valley Phantoms professional hockey games, making it the region’s largest events venue.

The amenities-packed PPL Center hosts more than 150 events each year, offering something for everyone, including the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, the AHL affiliate of the NHL Philadelphia Flyers, live concerts, family shows, trade shows, youth sports, high school and collegiate events, conferences, graduations, and so many more.

Responsibilities

• Must demonstrate ability to meet the company standard for excellence in the areas of guest service, interaction with co-workers, and uniform standards.
• Take pride in personal appearance; reporting to work in neat and clean clothing; maintaining well-groomed hair and personal hygiene as established by company policy.
• Responsible for setup of food service areas within specific suites or club areas based upon pre-orders and day-of orders.
• Ensures all assigned suites are set prior to event based upon communication received of orders.
• Must demonstrate ability to read and comprehend Banquet Event Orders.
• Responsible for assisting in closing out financials per event and ensuring correct billing takes place.
• Monitors and maintains food and beverage quality.
• Monitors and maintains inventory control and product requisition fulfilling.
• Full knowledge of food and beverage menu items and accompaniments.
• Responsible for supervising the service of beverages to guests including alcoholic beverages. Must check guest’s ID to verify minimum age requirement for the purchase of alcoholic beverages.
• Responsible for observing guests to respond to any additional requests.
• Maintains sanitation, health and safety standards in work areas.
• Must show demonstrated ability to meet the company standard for excellent attendance.
• Assures that the location equipment in operable and clean prior to the start of an event.
• Responsible for recognizing guests that are visibly intoxicated and taking action to cut off alcohol to such individuals.
• All other duties as assigned by food and beverage management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be 18 or over.
• At least 1 year Experience serving in a premium setting.
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English.
• Possess valid food handling and alcohol service certificate if required by state and federal regulations (or be willing to obtain one within a 60 day time-frame from date of hire).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a friendly, positive attitude with co-workers,

management staff, volunteers and guests.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, some holidays and long hours.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent customer service, organization, and time management.
• Ability to work with a variety of personalities, keeping a positive attitude and a solution-based outlook.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to remain focused in a loud and busy environment.
30+ days ago