Tips Archive

  • Become a Talented Banquet Server

    Become a Talented Banquet Server

    If you’ve ever attended a wedding, business dinner, corporate party or other type of banquet, you know how critical the role of a well-trained banquet server can be. Not only must these food service professionals be quick on their feet, they must also be able to lift...

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  • When is a Party More Than a Party?

    When is a Party More Than a Party?

    When it’s also a place to pick up great new ideas for your catering business. Everything from painted servers—yes, live ones—to creative ways to use basic catering equipment as part of an event to exciting menu items, Event Solutions Idea Factory conference in August showed...

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  • Top 10 Tips for Throwing Your Own Marketing Event

    Top 10 Tips for Throwing Your Own Marketing Event

    It’s My Party! How many times, as caterers, have we been asked to participate in a marketing event thrown by someone else? And when we’re asked, isn’t it with the usual fanfare of being told what a great marketing opportunity the event will be, and...

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  • Event Planning Checklist

    Event Planning Checklist

    Event pricing and success are tied to a thorough evaluation of the good and not-so-good attributes of an event location. A few inches—or a single chair—can make the difference between a great off-premise event and a so-so one. This checklist will help keep you out...

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  • Job Finding Tips for College Grads

    Job Finding Tips for College Grads

    College graduates will face a rather tough economy, but according to a recent job outlook survey from the National Association of Colleges and Employers hiring will be up this year by 5.3 percent.  Employers are slowly starting to rebuild their pool of candidates. In order...

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    Job Seekers

    Simply provide us with your resume and we’ll do most of the work for you! Email your resume to resume@servicestaffsd.com To Be Considered Applicants must: * Be 18 years of age or older * Have 1+ years of experience in the position you are applying...

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