Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stew’s earned its nickname, the “Disneyland of Dairy Stores” because of its country-fair atmosphere, with costumed characters and animated entertainment throughout the store that keep children entertained while parents shop. Party Host/Hostess Hourly-Part Time Estimated pay rate $16.50 Position Description: A party host creates memories for customers and their children by preparing for and conducting children’s birthday parties and cooking classes. During down time with no parties, Party Hosts/Hostesses work in other departments as needed. Your day-to-day: + Decorate and set up party room using established standards and in the specific theme + Shop for items needed to execute the party, such as pizza, juice, birthday cake, additional catering platters, if ordered + Conduct birthday party using established standards including face or hand painting, assisting children with craft, playing games, serving pizza, singing happy birthday + Keep party on pace with established time standards + Conduct toddler cooking classes and follow recipes + Clean up party and supply room + Inventory supply room + Adhere to all safety, health, and sanitation regulations + Assist with seasonal Catering as needed + Other duties, as assigned What you bring to the team: + No experience required, but artistic skills a plus + Excellent oral communication skills with both adults and children + Excellent customer service skills + Excellent time management skills + Able to operate a computer + Safely use a knife + Must enjoy being around children Working Conditions: + The position requires frequent walking, standing, climbing of stairs and squatting + The position requires frequent exposure to noise and vibration + Birthday Parties are Saturday and Sundays + Cooking Classes are conducted during the weekday mornings Why you’ll love working here! Family Oriented: We respect the personal balance between work and family with career opportunity and growth- over 80% of our managers have been promoted from within. Benefits: High value, high quality Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, 401 K plan for F team members, family & personal time, life insurance, and more! Environment: Have you seen the Avocado Girls? Chiquita Banana? Or the singing Parrot? Pay Day: We’re thrilled to offer our employees Dayforce Wallet – a new way to get paid. Say bye-bye to pay day and hello to pay your way. Get your pay as soon as you earn it, at no cost to you – It’s your money, why should you have to wait? Request your pay as you earn it. We take pride in the power of diversity, inclusion, and being socially responsible to the communities which we live and do business Apply today and start as soon as 1 week! For more information on working at Stew Leonard’s click on the link below! http://www.stewleonards.com/work-at-stews/ For more information on working at Stew Leonard’s click on the link below! http://www.stewleonards.com/work-at-stews/ Stew Leonard's is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin. Job Details Job Family Food Pay Type Hourly