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Part-Time | North San Diego County
$16.90 - $26.00hr
Evenings, Weekends & Holidays Required

Create Unforgettable Experiences Through Exceptional Service

Trademark Venues is seeking energetic, dependable Catering Associates to join our event teams and help create memorable experiences for weddings, celebrations, and special events throughout North San Diego County.

As a Catering Associate, you are a key part of delivering an exceptional guest experience. You will support event execution from setup through breakdown while providing professional, attentive service to our clients and guests.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in hospitality, and thrives as part of a team. Whether you are serving guests, preparing event spaces, or ensuring every detail is executed perfectly, your work directly impacts the success of every event.

What You'll Do

• Provide exceptional food and beverage service to wedding and event guests
• Assist with event setup, including tables, chairs, linens, decor, food stations, and service areas
• Serve plated meals, buffet service, appetizers, beverages, and other event offerings
• Maintain clean, organized, and guest-ready dining and service areas throughout events
• Buss tables and reset guest spaces during and after events
• Support event breakdown and ensure all items are properly cleaned, stored, and returned
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and responsible alcohol service standards
• Communicate professionally with guests, clients, vendors, and team members
• Work collaboratively with Event Managers and venue leadership to ensure smooth event execution
• Anticipate guest needs and provide thoughtful, proactive service
• Complete other duties as assigned

What We're Looking For

Experience

Preferred qualifications:

• Previous experience in catering, banquet service, restaurants, hotels, or hospitality
• Experience working weddings, private events, or high-volume service environments preferred
• Food Handler Certification preferred (or ability to obtain upon hire)

Hospitality experience is valued, but we are also interested in candidates who demonstrate reliability, professionalism, and a strong willingness to learn.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Positive attitude and ability to create a welcoming guest experience
• Dependable attendance and ability to arrive on time for scheduled events
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to work as part of a team while independently completing assigned tasks
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (8+ hours)
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working evenings, weekends, and holidays based on event schedules
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) language skills are a plus

Why Join Trademark Venues?

At Trademark Venues, we create extraordinary experiences for our clients, guests, and team members. Our Catering Associates are essential to bringing weddings and special events to life.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Work at beautiful wedding and event venues throughout North San Diego County
• Gain valuable hospitality and event experience
• Work alongside a supportive, professional team
• Develop skills in guest service, event operations, and hospitality leadership
• Receive ongoing training and coaching
• Grow with a rapidly expanding company

At Trademark Venues, we are guided by:

• Intentional Service
• Clear Accountability
• Extraordinary Empathy
• Ethics in Action
• Adaptive Excellence

About Trademark Venues

Trademark Venues is a growing hospitality and events company rooted in North San Diego County. We operate premier wedding and event venues focused on exceptional service, operational excellence, and meaningful guest experiences.

Our teams are empowered to make an impact every day by delivering unforgettable celebrations while creating a workplace where people feel supported, valued, and encouraged to grow.

Trademark Venues LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.