Title: Event Staff – Catering & Hospitality
Location: Oakland, CA
Description:
TemPositions is excited to partner with a premier Oakland conservation and nature destination for upcoming special events. We are seeking professional individuals for roles including Catering Servers, Prep Cooks, Bartenders, Baristas, Bussers, Concessions, Retail Associates, Dishwashers, and Event Setup/Maintenance.
Responsibilities (by role):
Catering Server: Serve plated, passed, or banquet-style meals; ensure guests receive a polished dining experience.
Prep Cook / Cook – Concessions: Prepare ingredients, support kitchen flow, maintain food safety.
Barista / Bartender: Prepare beverages and provide exceptional service.
Customer Service / Retail / Concessions: Assist guests, handle transactions, maintain cleanliness.
Dishwasher: Support kitchen and event operations.
Requirements:
Professional appearance and attitude (please note: our client has a required dress code for each role; staff must provide their own outfit—details shared upon selection)
Strong communication and customer service skills
Ability to work flexible shifts including weekends and evenings
Experience in hospitality or food service preferred
Pay Range: $18–$30/hr depending on role
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.
Founded in 1962, The TemPositions Group of Companies is a privately owned full-service staffing firm offering temporary, contract temp-to-hire and direct hire services. We’re one of the largest regional staffing firms in the country, serving the New York, Connecticut, New Jersey and California markets.
While there are very few companies that can offer clients a truly broad range of skill sets, we can. We’re comprised of multiple specialized divisions, each staffed with individuals possessing years of hands-on industry experience. By having similar backgrounds to both our clients and the professionals we place, our internal staff understands the nuances and can select precisely the right individuals for the job. They can also proactively identify innovative ways of assisting our clients, and develop the appropriate systems or programs to translate these ideas into reality.
The TemPositions Group of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status or genetic information.