Front of House Staff for The Moraine

 

Join Our Event Team at The Moraine

Located in Highland Park: 1201 Park Ave.

At The Moraine, we believe an event is more than food on a plate. Every interaction, every detail, and every moment contributes to an experience that guests remember long after the event is over.

We are looking for energetic, hospitality-driven individuals to join our event team at The Moraine, our premier private event venue in Highland Park, Illinois. From weddings and mitzvahs to corporate events, celebrations, and special gatherings, The Moraine provides a beautiful setting for some of the North Shore's most memorable events.

Founded in 1980, Catering by Michaels is a full-service catering and events company based in Morton Grove, Illinois. As the exclusive catering and event management partner for The Moraine, we bring our experience, culinary talent, and commitment to exceptional service directly to this venue.

Whether you are serving guests, tending bar, assisting with event setup, checking coats, security, or helping lead a team, you will play an important role in creating the experience our clients and guests expect.

About The Moraine and Catering by Michaels

The Moraine is a renovated North Shore landmark, formerly known as the Highland Park Country Club. Located alongside a 100-acre nature preserve, the venue features beautiful indoor and outdoor event spaces and serves as a destination for weddings, mitzvahs, corporate functions, and private celebrations.

Catering by Michaels is proud to serve as The Moraine's exclusive caterer and event management partner.

For more than four decades, we have built our reputation as one of Chicago's leading catering and events companies through quality, creativity, and exceptional service.

• Scratch kitchen with a commitment to culinary excellence
• Sustainability leader, certified by both Green Restaurant and Green Seal
• Experience executing major events including Lollapalooza, the NFL Draft, the Black Creativity Gala, and the University of Chicago Alumni Weekend
• Member of the prestigious Leading Caterers of America organization
• Full-service catering and event production throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs

Why This Role Matters

The event team at The Moraine is responsible for bringing the venue and the event experience together. Our staff are often the first people guests interact with and the team responsible for making sure the details come together throughout the event.

Unlike working at a different off-site location for every shift, this opportunity allows you to become familiar with one venue, its spaces, service standards, equipment, and event procedures. You will work alongside a consistent team while serving a variety of clients and events.

Every event is different, and success requires professionalism, teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to remain calm and focused in a fast-paced service environment.

Available Positions

• Servers
• Attendants
• Bartenders
• Coat Check
• Security
• Captains

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional, attentive, and courteous service to guests throughout events
• Learn the venue's spaces, setup procedures, service standards, and event operations
• Assist with event setup, room preparation, service execution, and breakdown
• Learn and confidently communicate menu and beverage offerings
• Work collaboratively with the event team to ensure smooth and efficient event operations
• Follow Catering by Michaels and The Moraine's service standards and company procedures
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional work environment
• Adapt to changing event needs while maintaining quality and efficiency
• Communicate effectively with Event Captains, Function Directors, chefs, fellow staff members, venue personnel, and guests
• Represent Catering by Michaels and The Moraine with professionalism and hospitality at all times

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced service environment
• Reliable transportation to and from The Moraine in Highland Park
• Ability to lift and carry trays, equipment, and supplies weighing up to 30 pounds
• Professional appearance, grooming, and demeanor
• Ability to work as part of a team while maintaining a strong sense of personal responsibility
• Ability to follow direction and established service standards
• Prior hospitality, serving, bartending, or catering experience is helpful but not required
• Dependable attendance and punctuality
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Spanish language skills are a plus. If you speak Spanish, you will be working alongside team members who do as well

Scheduling

This is a part-time, event-based position with flexible scheduling.

Available shifts are communicated through our scheduling platform, and team members can accept or decline events based on their availability. You will work as a W-2 employee at The Moraine in Highland Park.

Events take place throughout the year, with most shifts scheduled during evenings, weekends, and holidays. Availability during these times is essential.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

The Moraine offers a professional event environment with indoor and outdoor spaces. Team members should be comfortable working in a variety of event settings and adapting to the needs of each event.

This is an active position that requires:

• Standing and remaining active for extended periods
• Walking and moving throughout the venue during setup, service, and breakdown
• Lifting and carrying trays, equipment, and supplies weighing up to 30 pounds
• Bending, reaching, and moving event equipment as needed
• Working indoors and outdoors depending on event requirements

Why Work With Catering by Michaels at The Moraine

The Moraine is an opportunity to be part of a dedicated event team at one of the North Shore's distinctive event venues. You will work on weddings, mitzvahs, corporate events, and private celebrations in a setting where the quality of service and attention to detail matter.

We have been doing this since 1980 because we care about doing things the right way. Our clients trust us with some of their most important moments, and we hold ourselves and our team to a high standard because of that responsibility.

If you enjoy working with people, take pride in providing great service, and want to be part of a professional team at a premier Highland Park event venue, we want to meet you.

Join Catering by Michaels at The Moraine and help create events that leave a lasting impression.