Banquet Set Up

Summary of Position

The Banquet Set-Up Attendant is responsible for preparing event spaces for banquets, meetings, weddings, and other special events. This role ensures that all furniture, decorations, and equipment are properly arranged according to client specifications, ensuring that each event runs smoothly.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Along with complying with all laws, company policy, and brand standards, the following are the Essential Functions of this position:

• Set up tables, chairs, linens, glassware, silverware, and other necessary items according to event diagrams or instructions.
• Arrange staging, audio-visual equipment, and any additional banquet equipment as needed.
• Ensure that banquet areas are clean, organized, and presentable prior to and during events.
• Tear down and clean up after events, including disassembling tables, chairs, and equipment, and restoring the banquet area to its original state.
• Collaborate with banquet captains, catering staff, and event coordinators to ensure seamless service.
• Maintain an inventory of banquet equipment and supplies, reporting any shortages or maintenance issues.
• Follow safety guidelines and ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations.
• Assist with any additional tasks required for event preparation and breakdown.
• Basic knowledge of event set-up and room layouts.

Competencies

• Physical Stamina: Ability to lift, move, and arrange heavy furniture and equipment for event setups.
• Attention to Detail: Ensuring accuracy in setting up tables, chairs, decorations, and audio-visual equipment according to event specifications.
• Teamwork: Effective collaboration with other attendants and staff to complete setup tasks efficiently.
• Time Management: Ability to work quickly and accurately within tight event schedules.
• Problem Solving: Flexibility in adapting to last-minute changes or challenges during setup.
• Communication Skills: Clear and effective communication with team members and supervisors to ensure smooth operations.

Supervisory Responsibility

N/A

Work Environment

This position will work in a variety of indoor and outdoor settings, depending on the location of the events. The environment can be fast-paced and will require a high level of attention to detail and the ability to adapt to changing needs and priorities during events. A dress code is required.

Physical Demands

Standing on your feet for most or all of your shift is often required. The lifting of supplies and equipment that may exceed 50 lbs could also be required. Bending down, kneeling, crouching, squatting, and pushing are other physical demands that may be required of you. Accepting this job indicates you understand these physical demands and are able to complete the essential functions of the job that required these physical demands.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is an hourly, part time position. Schedules vary depending on the demand of business. Weekends, Evenings, and Holidays may be required.

Travel

N/A

Other Duties Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties, work hours and/or responsibilities for this job at any time.

Preferred Education and Experience

The following education and experience are required for this position:

• High School Education or Equivalent is Required.
• Experience with banquet setup experience preferred.