Opportunities From: FareStart

Overview

Guest Chef Night pairs premier local chefs with FareStart students to create a three-course meal served by volunteer community members.  All revenue and donations from the event support FareStart's job training and placement programs. Volunteer servers will be providing table service for the evening.

DUTIES

Under the direction of the Service Leads:

TIME COMMITMENT & LOCATION

• Thursday 3:30pm-9:30pm

• 700 Virginia St. Seattle WA 98101

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 18 + years of age

• Must agree to adhere to volunteer expectations

• Attire: Sturdy, closed toed, non-slip shoes, no exposed underarms or midriffs, skirts or

shorts no shorter than 6 inches above the knee.

OVERVIEW 
We will be hosting a reception before some Guest Chef Nights to give those attending an opportunity to mingle before dinner. Our CEO, Patrick D’Amelio will also join to say a few words. Guest Chef Night pairs premier local chefs with FareStart students to create a three-course meal served by volunteer community members.  All revenue and donations from Guest Chef Night support FareStart's job training and placement programs. 

DUTIES 
Beverage server will help to serve beverages and maintain light snacks for pre-Guest Chef Night reception attendees.  
• Pour and serve wine, beer, and other NA beverages. 
• Refilling glassware as needed. 
• End of Service: Place unused wine glasses in Pedersen’s racks and move to “rentals” area of 
kitchen, return beverage trays to beverage line, re-cork used wine, wipe down all surfaces with sanitizer, empty trash/recycling. 

TIME COMMITMENT & LOCATION 
• 3:30pm-6:30pm 
• 700 Virginia St. Seattle WA 98101 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 
• 21 + years of age 
• Class 12 MAST WA alcohol servers permit, submitted on volunteer portal prior to shift andshown when checking in for the evening.   
• Must agree to adhere to FareStart volunteer alcohol server policy and procedures 
• Must agree to adhere to volunteer expectations  
• Attire: Sturdy, closed toed, non-slip shoes, no exposed underarms or midriffs, skirts or 
shorts no shorter than 6 inches above the knee. 

Guest Chef Night pairs premier local chefs with FareStart students to create a three course meal served by volunteer community members.  All revenue and donations from Guest Chef Night support FareStart's job training and placement programs.

• Maintain server section, manages 2-4 community volunteers (servers), records meal selections, oversees guest satisfaction and ticket times.
• Inform community group volunteers (servers) of their assigned tables, provide training and supervision of servers.
• Ensure tables are fully set, water pitchers, sugar caddies, and coffee creamers are prepared.
• Maintain a high level of customer service including making sure water glasses are refilled, wait times are short, and tables are pre-bussed before next course is served.
• End of Service: Ensure tables are empty and wiped down, sweep carpet in assigned section with Hoky,
assist with breakdown of mezzanine and PDR.

• Thursday 4:00pm-10:00pm
• 700 Virginia St. Seattle WA 98101

• 21 + years of age
• Class 12 MAST WA alcohol servers permit, submitted on volunteer portal prior to shift and shown when
checking in for the evening.
• Valid Food Worker’s Card submitted on volunteer portal prior to shift.
• Must agree to adhere to FareStart volunteer alcohol server policy and procedures 
• Must agree to adhere to volunteer expectations
• Attire: Sturdy, closed toed, non-slip shoes, no exposed underarms or midriffs, skirts or shorts no shorter than 6 inches above the knee.

FareStart invites local chefs to work with our students to prepare a 3-course meal for our guests. All
proceeds and donations from Guest Chef Night go back into our program and fund student services
and training. Volunteers fulfill a variety of service roles for the evening.

• Coordinate with Hot Expo to ensure orders go to the right sections.
• Add meals to trays and deliver to appropriate section, alert Section Captain upon delivery.
• End of Service: assist with bussing and clean up.

• Thursday 4:00pm-10:00pm
• 700 Virginia St. Seattle WA 98101

• 21 + years of age
• Do not volunteer if sick / FareStart is a mask friendly environment
• Valid Food Worker’s Card submitted on volunteer portal prior to shift.
• Must agree to adhere to volunteer expectations 
• Attire: Sturdy, closed toed, non-slip shoes, no exposed underarms or midriffs, skirts or
shorts no shorter than 6 inches above the knee.

FareStart invites local chefs to work with our students to prepare a 3-course meal for our guests. All
proceeds and donations from Guest Chef Night go back into our program and fund student services
and training. Volunteers fulfill a variety of service roles for the evening.

• Coordinate with the Guest Chef to ensure orders leave the kitchen correctly and
completely.
• Watch ticket times and communicate with the chef to maintain proper service standards.
• Keep expo line clear of debris.
• Wipe down service line with sanitizer and remove old tickets.
• End of Shift: Restock ALL service ware on and under line, clear all cups, garbage, and
recycling from the line and wipe down with sanitizer, assist chef with volunteer meal.

• Thursday 5:00pm-10:00pm
• 700 Virginia St. Seattle WA 98101

• 21 + years of age
• Do not volunteer if sick / FareStart is a mask friendly environment 
• Valid Food Worker’s Card submitted on volunteer portal prior to shift.
• Must agree to adhere to volunteer expectations
• Attire: Sturdy, closed toed, non-slip shoes, no exposed underarms or midriffs, skirts or
shorts no shorter than 6 inches above the knee.

Guest Chef Night pairs premier local chefs with FareStart students to create a three-course meal served by volunteer community members.  All revenue and donations from Guest Chef Night support FareStart's job training and placement programs.

Beverage servers are equipped to provide knowledgeable suggestions about wine and answer
any questions that guests may have regarding wine pairings.
• Pour and serve wine, beer, and pre batched cocktails as ordered via section captains.
• Act as “bar back” refilling glassware as needed.
• End of Service: Place unused wine glasses in Pedersen’s racks and move to “rentals” area of
kitchen, return beverage trays to beverage line, recork used wine, wipe down all surfaces
behind bar with sanitizer, empty trash/recycling.

• Thursday 4:00pm-10:00pm
• 700 Virginia St. Seattle WA 98101

• 21 + years of age
• Class 12 MAST WA alcohol servers permit, submitted on volunteer portal prior to shift and
shown when checking in for the evening.  We can assist you in getting your permit, it only takes a couple of hours and the class and test can be taken from home.
• Must agree to adhere to FareStart volunteer alcohol server policy and procedures
• Must agree to adhere to volunteer expectations 
• Attire: Sturdy, closed toed, non-slip shoes, no exposed underarms or midriffs, skirts or
shorts no shorter than 6 inches above the knee.

FareStart invites local chefs to work with our students to prepare a 3-course meal for our guests. All
proceeds and donations from Guest Chef Night go back into our program and fund student services
and training. Volunteers fulfill a variety of service roles for the evening.

• With direction from Host, show guests to their assigned table.
• Pull out chairs for anyone needing extra assistance.
• Hand off any special reservation notes to Section Captain.

• Thursday 4:00pm-10:00pm
• 700 Virginia St. Seattle WA 98101

• 21 + years of age
• Must agree to adhere to volunteer expectations (provided on volunteer portal)
• Attire: Sturdy, closed toed, non-slip shoes, no exposed underarms or midriffs, skirts or
shorts no shorter than 6 inches above the knee.

Overview

FareStart invited local chefs to work with our students to prepare a 3-course meal for our guests.  All proceeds and donations from Guest Chef Night go back into our program to fund student services and training.  

Duties

Time Commitment & Location

Qualifications