Catering Assistant

Job Summary

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high-stakes. The firm’s work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision.

Based in New York, the Catering Assistant is an integral part of the client and guest experience.  This position is responsible for creating a professional and comfortable atmosphere in conference rooms, pantries and office café spaces.

This role reports to the Catering Supervisor.

**The work hours for this role are Monday-Friday from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Responsibilities include:

• Cleaning, stocking, and maintaining conference room, pantries, office café spaces, and catering department kitchen area.
• Assisting with managing food orders for client and internal meetings in conference rooms and office café spaces.
• Set-up and breakdown of conference rooms, pantries and office café spaces.
• Food presentation and service for in-house and client events.
• Utilizing a high level of attention to detail as well as strong interpersonal skills.
• Clearing conference rooms following each use and ensuring they are properly cleaned and sanitized. Wipe down conference room tables, credenzas and/or other food set-up areas and check chairs for any debris.
• Promptly attending to and anticipating the needs of the client/guests.
• Maintaining a clean and safe environment.
• Ensuring that all necessary health & safety checks are maintained.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to lift and move up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to move about on foot to accomplish tasks, bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms and hands above shoulder height, or otherwise move in a constantly changing environment.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and strong sense of urgency when resolving any issues that arise.
• Ability to prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.

Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of experience in the food services or hospitality industry (i.e. catering, restaurants, hotels, etc.)

Gibson Dunn will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of local law.

Compensation & Benefits:

The annual compensation range for this position is $50,000 – $60,000. The salary offered within this range will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations.

Benefits offered for this position include health care; retirement benefits; paid days off, including sick time, and vacation time; parental leave; basic life insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; as well as discretionary, performance-based bonuses.

Location:

New York

Monday - Friday, 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

EEO Statement

Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all partners, employees and applicants and, in accordance with the applicable federal and state laws, does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, color, religion, matriculation or political affiliation, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, ancestry, age, marital status or partnership status, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, personal appearance, genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, arrest or conviction record, or on any other basis prohibited by law.