Occasions Caterers Reviews

Pros

-Teach you the skills Needed -Self Starter and Create your own Schedule Job -Good Pay -Good Environment (Working Hard, with some down time) -Meet alot of DC locals and are in the presence of Bigger Names (Sometimes) -Feed you Dinner at Big Night Events -Rewarded for staying on top of your work and being available to pick up shifts

Cons

(I didnt have a Problem with this but you could depending) -Need to be Well Coordinated and Somewhat Physically Fit -Need to be Well Mannered -Timing Matters -Some Catering Managers can be Tough/Rude (More because you work at 150% all the time, nothing is ever personal)

Pros

I think that occassions is a great job. I think that the connections you make can make your job experience great. The pay is pretty good, I am younger so this is a job that I can do efficiently. Fair job positions for each shift, they put anyone elderly on Coat Check. I personally like to work hard and under pressure because it builds my experience, most of the time the events can be slow but once you get a hang of it, it’ll be fine.

Cons

Need to work on team building, sometimes staff can be disrespectful. People in kitchen can be rude sometimes, just ignore them and go about your day and try to work with them but do not let yourself be disrespected. If someone calls to call out please do not be rude, ESPECIALLY if your job is sitting in the office. Many people do ride public transportation so do not be mad if they are late, try to be understanding because there are multiple people on those shifts most of the time.

Pros

Fun to work at but in general unrealistic expectations.

Cons

A lot of work not the right tools to survive are provided

Pros

Creative, fun and nice people

Cons

Long hours and demanding role

Pros

Supposed to be fun and flexible.

Cons

I was recommended to Occasions by a friend. The pay is okay but they don’t get back to you. When they do schedule you they make so many changes. Last minute cancellations after you confirm. Short days are the worst. Not one manager is in charge.

Pros

great co workers and learned alot

Cons

pay, transition to corporate not smooth, high employee turnover

Pros

Meet lots of interesting people

Cons

Physical work , time window is unclear

Pros

Nothing good about this company

Cons

Pay, hours and so on

Pros

- Free lunch. Though half of the time it's not great. - Warehouse staff, Chefs, Captains, and Kitchen staff are the best.

Cons

They are not inclusive in terms of promotions, pay, and mentorships for people of color. - Most, not all, Senior Leadership and AE's are rude and do not respect boundaries. - Work people to death. - Enable unprofessional behavior among staff, as long as they are making the company money. - Have been sued multiple times for discrimination among other things. - 5 days a years of PTO. That's it. - No work life balance.

Pros

Provides great experience if you want to jump into event planning.

Cons

Leadership is lacking in upper management employees don't feel cared for.