Elements at Water Street

Kitchen Porters / Banquet Houseman

These Positions are a bit more labor intensive but require the same level of standards + attention to detail. Responsible for general maintenance of event equipment, storage areas, dishes and place settings. High energy work ethic and a good sense of multi-tasking are essential skills for these positions.

Bar & Service Staff

Service staff is our front-line. They set the standards for the event and help to uphold our reputation. We look for people who enjoy serving others and who are attentive to the needs of others. Elements service staff must maintain a high level of accountability while on location at the event. Their jobs include organizing an operational workspace, setting tables, chairs, linens, buffet pieces, props, catering equipment, and decor. The variety of events that Elements can assemble range from very formal and upscale to very casual or even themed or multi-themed. These different types of events will always require the service staff to adapt to the different expectations and workload.

We stress a sense of urgency and attention to a strict and allocated timeline. We have many different styles of service, and each person can be expected to readily adapt to those needs and requirements. Our service staff must be ready to perform the following.

• Pass food on platters
• Creatively display foods on buffets
• Execute multi-course plated meals where timing and neatness is of utmost importance
• Accommodate any combination of these service styles in a single event

Service staff must maintain a clean and full uniform. Pay rates will vary depending on availability and work experience.

Production Staff

At Elements, we operate from a new, state-of-the-art production facility. Product is brought in fresh and seen through the production process by knowledgeable and professional kitchen personnel. Attention is expected in areas of sanitation, knife skills, organization, professional dress, and attention to detail. This kitchen requires both basic skills in food prep and cookery, as well as advanced skills in presentation and scratch culinary production.