One bartender recommended for every 50 - 80 people.
Pre-event prep:
Bartenders will set up the bar area as attractively as possible
Cuts fruit and prepare other garnishes for drinks
Ice down beer, wine, soda and water
Make sure there is enough ice and glassware for the number of guests
Make sure the proper ingredients are on hand to make any specialty drinks the host wants to serve her guests
Once bar is set up, bartenders can assist servers with their pre-party prep.
During event:
Bartenders mix and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
They can make frozen drinks if supplied with a blender by host
They will take drink orders from guests at the bar or from servers who have taken drink orders from the guests
Bartenders may also walk around taking drink orders
Bartenders will always maintain a clean bar area
When not busy bartenders will walk around cleaning up trash and assisting servers as needed
Post event:
Clean up bar area
Put away alcohol and mixers
Empty coolers
Put away sodas and water
Put away extra glasses
Wipe down bar
Assist servers with post party clean-up tasks
Terms and Conditions
Four hour minimum
The rates for an AT YOUR SERVICE Event Staffing member are charged by the hour with a 4 hour minimum per staff member
AT YOUR SERVICE Event Staffing services almost all of NJ, eastern PA, and Staten Island NY. When a staff member has to travel a long distance (over 40 miles or more than 1 hour) to get to an event, an extra $20 will be charged to subsidize the travel expenses for that staff member.
If it is decided that the staff is needed to stay longer than originally requested, that is fine as long as the members of staff have no prior commitments, and are available to work the additional time requested. The host will be charged in half hour increments for the additional time, at one half the standard hourly rate for each additional half hour or portion thereof that the staff works.
Hourly rates increase by $10 per hour per staff member for major holidays such as New Years Eve, New Years Day, Easter, Memorial Day Weekend (Sat - Mon), July 4th, Labor Day Weekend (Sat - Mon), Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day.
When 5 or more staff members are hired, one of them must be hired as an Event Captain at the Event Captain rate
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Terms and Conditions
It is recommended that you book your event as far in advance as possible, to ensure adequate staffing is available. At least 2 to 3 weeks is recommended
Complete and submit the Event Request Form and someone will contact you within 24 hrs to confirm that we have received your request and to go over the details of your event.
A deposit to cover the first hour of services, is required at the time of booking, and when the availability of staff is confirmed. You will be given instructions on how to submit your payment, at the time of booking. Staff will not be reserved for event until deposit is received.
Deposits will be refunded 100% up to 1 week prior to event, 50% up to 48 hours prior, and non-refundable thereafter.
The balance of payment is due at the end of the event and may be paid directly to each staff member. You will be provided with the information you need for paying the staff.
Staff members can accept gratuities. Gratuities are not necessary nor expected, but it is always appreciated. If the service was good a 20 - 40% gratuity is recommended. Staff members rely on their gratuities.
For formal dining one server recommended for every 20 - 30 people. For buffet dining one server recommended for every 40 - 50 people.
Pre-event prep:
Set up tables and chairs
Assist with food preparation
Set table with tablecloths and place settings for sit-down meals and formal dinners
Set up buffet areas (chafing dishes or wire racks with aluminum trays) for buffet-style events
Set out snacks and dips
Pre-heat appetizers
During event:
Pass hor d'oeuvres
Bring out food
Monitor and replenish food in buffet as needed
Monitor and replenish snacks as needed
Serve the various courses of a sit-down or formal meal
Attend to guest's needs
Walk around cleaning up
Assist bartender if needed
Take drink orders from guests
Post event:
General clean up
Clear dishes
Wash dishes
Wrap up and store food
Take out the trash
Break down tables and chairs.
Terms and Conditions
Four hour minimum
Grillers are primarily for Backyard BBQs or Picnic type parties. The number of grillers required for a party depends on the number of guests, the amount of food to be grilled, and the size of the grill. Usually one griller would suffice at most parties.
Pre-event prep: Grillers are responsible for setting up the grilling area, and preparing the items to be grilled. They may also assist servers and bartenders with pre-party prep tasks.
During event: Grill the meats, poultry, fish, and /or vegetables as per host's instructions
Post event:
Grillers are responsible for cleaning up the grilling area, and grilling utensils
Assisting servers and bartenders with post party tasks
Terms and Conditions
Four hour minimum
An event captain is someone who is required when 5 of more At Your Service staff are requested. They will for the most part be one of the servers, but in addition they will handle any problems or issues, direct the staff and make sure that all service happens in a timely manner, so you can just sit back and relax!
Typical uniform consists of black pants, black shoes, tuxedo shirt, black vest, and black bow tie. Staff may come in a more casual dress upon client's request
We do not supply any food, beverages, alcohol, ice, paper goods, or equipment. Bartenders may bring their own tools, such as a corkscrew, cocktail shaker, strainer, muddler, bar spoon, and ice scoop, but that is it.
Terms and Conditions
Four hour minimum.