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how much to pay someone to help out at a party?
Posted on 6/26/14 at 3:54 pm
Posted on 6/26/14 at 3:54 pm
so we are having a party, probably about 50-60 ppl. We have a party this size every 6 months or so, and I always want to hire someone to help. The wife does not like the idea but I am the one that ends up doing all the work, mainly mixing drinks.
So, how much should I offer?
* I need them to work from 7-12
* Duties include
* Manning the fryer - we are going to provide french fries and tater tots to party goers
* Mix Punch - we will be offering punch, and would ask that they mix the punch and help serve
* Clean up - while the party will likely go to 3 or 4 in the morning, most people will leave by 11:30 or so. And I would want them to do light clean up, including the fryer, picking up trash, wipe off tables, put up food, etc.
I am thinking $12.50/hr, or $60. In cash, plus all they can drink after we shut the fryer down (10pm). Seem reasonable?
thoughts?
So, how much should I offer?
* I need them to work from 7-12
* Duties include
* Manning the fryer - we are going to provide french fries and tater tots to party goers
* Mix Punch - we will be offering punch, and would ask that they mix the punch and help serve
* Clean up - while the party will likely go to 3 or 4 in the morning, most people will leave by 11:30 or so. And I would want them to do light clean up, including the fryer, picking up trash, wipe off tables, put up food, etc.
I am thinking $12.50/hr, or $60. In cash, plus all they can drink after we shut the fryer down (10pm). Seem reasonable?
thoughts?
This post was edited on 6/26/14 at 3:55 pm
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Posted on 6/26/14 at 4:00 pm to Hawkeye95
I wouldn't tell them they can drink unless you plan to drive them home.
I'd say $100, find someone in college or senior in high school to help out.
I often bartended at annual Christmas parties at my grandparents house for my aunts/uncles businesses.
I'd say $100, find someone in college or senior in high school to help out.
I often bartended at annual Christmas parties at my grandparents house for my aunts/uncles businesses.
Posted on 6/26/14 at 4:01 pm to Hawkeye95
$100
Posted on 6/26/14 at 4:02 pm to Hawkeye95
What's up with the food you are providing? Is someone else bringing the good stuff?
Like others said, get a good looking guy or girl to bartend for $100.
Like others said, get a good looking guy or girl to bartend for $100.
Posted on 6/26/14 at 4:13 pm to I Love Bama
we did a fryer party a few years ago and people loved it. they routinely ask us to do it again. So I do think this is the "good stuff." we will probably have falafel too.
we will also have other food but the frying is a key part.
i live in CO. Fried food is a treat, its not like s. la.
we will also have other food but the frying is a key part.
i live in CO. Fried food is a treat, its not like s. la.
Posted on 6/26/14 at 4:14 pm to Hawkeye95
$100
Posted on 6/26/14 at 4:37 pm to Hawkeye95
No drinks unless you're pre-lawered up.
$20-$25/hour.
$20-$25/hour.
Posted on 6/26/14 at 4:40 pm to Hawkeye95
quote:
Fried food is a treat, its not like s. la
Fly me up there, I'll make you and your friends cream their pants if fries and tots get em hard.
Posted on 6/26/14 at 4:41 pm to LSURussian
Russian has a good point about liquor. Also, I would take a moment to think through the scenario about paying people for stuff, and checking to see how far that liability or work comp claim would get on your personal liability policy(ies).
Posted on 6/26/14 at 4:55 pm to Hawkeye95
That's just bizarre to me.
You could blow their mind with deep fried snickers.
You could blow their mind with deep fried snickers.
Posted on 6/26/14 at 5:07 pm to Iowa Golfer
Offer 15/hr then round it up to 100 if they do a good job .
Posted on 6/26/14 at 5:24 pm to Hawkeye95
My mom has a lady she calls for whenever they are having a party of 20 or more people. Typically $100 for 4 hours of work- most of it being cleanup at the end
Posted on 6/26/14 at 6:55 pm to TigerTatorTots
My friend does this when she host parties at her house, looks like a great idea.
Id say 100 bucks
Id say 100 bucks
Posted on 6/26/14 at 7:04 pm to Hawkeye95
I used to do this for my aunt and uncle in college. Never got paid much, but I was always able to hunt, go on fishing charters, and they got me tickets to the 07 championship. I would say look for a niece or nephew (or family friend) who would appreciate a little extra cash. I just went to a party this weekend and I know I put a 20 in the tip jar. Kid had to have made over $150 in tips.
Posted on 6/26/14 at 9:39 pm to Hawkeye95
Iowa must be a snoozer if punch and tater tots gets 60 people there. 
Posted on 6/26/14 at 9:52 pm to Golfer
quote:
Iowa must be a snoozer if punch and tater tots gets 60 people there.
Colorado I think he said.
But your point remains valid if so.
This post was edited on 6/26/14 at 9:53 pm
Posted on 6/27/14 at 10:24 am to soccerfüt
quote:
Iowa must be a snoozer if punch and tater tots gets 60 people there.
Colorado I think he said.
But your point remains valid if so.
a) people generally come to a party for the company
b) we have really great parties. if we can get 40-60 ppl to our house 2x per year, we must be doing something right.
c) we are going to have more than tots, fries and punch. That is all we are going to have the person working the party doing - we will have games, other food items, other drinks, and probably a contest of some sorts. We aren't doing a craft station for this party though, that is usually a pretty big hit but is so much work to clean up.
And we are probably hiring a friend's kid to do the frying only. We decided that the unlimited alcohol was a bad idea, thanks for the tips.
Posted on 6/27/14 at 10:45 am to Hawkeye95
I did essentially the same thing last fall for a wedding. Granted, it was probably a bit more demanding than what you are wanting. It was me and another person, and we setup the entire reception, broke it down, replenished food, drinks, etc. Helped in the kitchen, served people if they needed help, helped the band setup/pickup.
We each got $100 for working 6-11. If they do a good job, make sure to give them a little extra. We were only supposed to help in the kitchen and replenish food and drinks. We ended up doing extra work than what was asked and was asked to stay a couple hours later than the agreed upon time ~1AM or so. Was bummed we didn't get a tip or anything, but was still happy to make $100 for a night's work.
Only you know how demanding the tasks are. So, if you were doing this stuff for someone's party, what would you want to be payed? $60 might be enough for the work itself, but you are hiring a person that will be an essential aspect behind the party going smoothly. This person will also allow you to be more of a presence at the party and have yourself a good time. All of that is worth more than $60 in my opinion.
We each got $100 for working 6-11. If they do a good job, make sure to give them a little extra. We were only supposed to help in the kitchen and replenish food and drinks. We ended up doing extra work than what was asked and was asked to stay a couple hours later than the agreed upon time ~1AM or so. Was bummed we didn't get a tip or anything, but was still happy to make $100 for a night's work.
Only you know how demanding the tasks are. So, if you were doing this stuff for someone's party, what would you want to be payed? $60 might be enough for the work itself, but you are hiring a person that will be an essential aspect behind the party going smoothly. This person will also allow you to be more of a presence at the party and have yourself a good time. All of that is worth more than $60 in my opinion.
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