<p>Ensure all culinary services for the Circle Room pre-show receptions run smoothly and efficiently. Assist with other backstage hospitality duties for shows.</p> <ul> <li>Perform all culinary duties for the Circle Room pre-show receptions as directed by culinary leadership in preparation and maintenance of the buffet during service. This includes prepping, assembling, presenting and replenishing throughout the shift. </li><li>Keep buffet, food workstation, dinnerware, utensils and equipment clean during service and stored away properly when not in use. </li><li>Keep adequate supply of food available to satisfy the number of guests for each service. Stay in constant communication regarding par levels and ordering needs with culinary leadership. </li><li>Interact with guests by answering questions about the menu, Opry, etc., and politely bussing tables during any downtime. </li><li>Work under the direction of the culinary leadership to help plan menus, create presentations and arrangements, and any other culinary objectives relating to the Circle Room pre-show reception service. </li><li>Take adequate measures to keep food costs down by preparing enough, but not an abundance of food items. Label, store, and manage prepped food by FIFO method to manage inventories. </li><li>Responsible for overall sanitation and adherence to local health codes for proper food handling to provide a safe, clean workplace and food service. </li><li>Maintain clean, sanitized and streak-free tops and bottoms to all tabletops during service and before being stored away each night. Spot sweep and/or vacuum carpets at end of events. Report any spills to custodial department. </li><li>Maintain clean, tidy, and organized catering and food and beverage storage spaces within the venue. </li><li>Perform other duties as assigned. </li></ul>