The Banquet Setup is responsible for setting, refreshing and cleaning banquet and meeting rooms. The Banquet Setup is responsible for providing efficient, personable and professional service to the banquet guests by completing duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES

• Responsible for moving tables, chairs, staging and any other banquet equipment with proper use of hand trucks, carts and dollies in a safe manner.
• Set up banquet rooms exactly as the contract states: this includes chairs, tables, staging, skirting of tables, water stations, buffets, etc.
• Responsible for the breakdown and storage of furniture and equipment upon completion of banquet catering functions. This includes cleaning and vacuuming meeting rooms.
• Treat guests with courtesy, friendliness and respect and provide responsive service.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
• Complete closing duties, such as:
• Properly store all reusable goods.
• Clean all equipment as assigned.
• Restock all items for next service.
• Remove all dirty linen.
• Perform cleaning and general maintenance duties of all banquet function rooms, equipment, and public areas. Follow maintenance program and cleaning schedule.
• Provide porter service to the guests as required.
• Notify management of any pertinent information related to shift activities.
• Meal and beverage service is performed on time and in an efficient manner, following correct procedures as outlined in the Server Training Manual
• Completes the breakdown after each function as assigned, ensuring the return of equipment to proper storage areas
• Assists fellow servers and management in their duties as required
• Maintains care and cleanliness of all banquet equipment
• Maintains cleanliness and care of work areas or back of the house service areas
• Carries all equipment in a manner that is safe for self as well as fellow workers
• Always uses good language and exhibit a good, positive attitude
• Adheres to all hotel and Banquet Department policies as set in the Employee Handbook
• Sets up, serves and breaks down coffee breaks according to established procedure
• Ensures the correct handling of clean and soiled linen and proper storage of all linen
• Adheres to all local liquor laws and fire regulations
• Continually check to see that rooms are set in accordance to the banquet event orders and organized properly for service
• Complete other duties as assigned by the banquet captain and/or management.

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Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Flexibility - Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

High School (preferred)

Flexible work schedule/hours (preferred)
1 years: Banquet setup experience (preferred)
Relevant military experience in a comparable capacity (preferred)