Set Up & Decor - C Hotel

Carmen's Group; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay on Demand

Global Hotel Discounts

Staff discounts at restaurants

Employee Scholarship Program

Wellness programs & staff events

Clear opportunities to grow into leads

Employee recognition programs

Referral bonuses

Safe, inclusive workplace culture

Job summary

Carmens Group is seeking a Set-Up & Décor team member in Hamilton to help turn client visions into beautifully prepared event spaces. You will arrange furniture, dress head and guest tables, and ensure spaces meet Carmens Group standards.

The role emphasizes hands-on work in a fast-paced event environment with emphasis on presentation, collaboration, and guest experience. Compensation is minimum wage plus gratuities, with daytime and weekend hours available.

Qualifications

• Experience in events, catering, or a similar role is an asset.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Guest-focused approach and enthusiasm for creating memorable experiences.

Responsibilities

• Arrange tables, chairs, and other furniture according to event contracts and floorplans.
• Dress head tables, presentation tables, and accent areas with linens and décor.
• Set guest tables with linens, charger plates, dishware, flatware, glassware, centerpieces and napkins.
• Ensure décor is clean, polished and placed to Carmens Group standards.
• Complete room flips and post-event tear-downs efficiently.
• Maintain décor storage clean and inventory ready.
• Communicate with Set-Up & Décor team and follow manager directions.
• Work safely, with creativity and attention to detail for heavy items.
• Support a positive team environment and assist event setup, décor and operations.

Skills

Event setup

Decor

Guest service oriented

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Job description

Join the Team Behind Hamilton's Chicest Retreat

The C Hotel by Carmens is a modern, stylish destination known for its warm, attentive service and memorable guest experiences. From welcoming guests at the front desk to keeping rooms spotless and supporting events, sales, and banquets, every team member helps create the polished experience that sets the hotel apart.

As part of Carmens Group, an award-winning hospitality leader with over 40 years of experience, you’ll be welcomed into a close-knit team that takes pride in making every guest feel cared for.

Why Work for Carmens Group?

• Flexible scheduling
• Great Place to Work Certified (2022-2024, 2026)
• Named Best Workplace in several award categories:
  • Most Trusted Executive Teams
  • Best Places to Work in Hospitality & Retail
  • Best Places to Work in Canada
  • Best Workplaces for Women
  • Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness

Perks & Benefits

• Pay on Demand - get paid when you need it
• Global Hotel Discounts for your travels
• Staff discounts at our restaurants
• Employee Scholarship Program
• Wellness programs & staff events
• Clear opportunities to grow into leadership roles
• Employee recognition programs celebrating your achievements and milestones
• Referral bonuses when you bring great talent to the team
• Safe, inclusive and supportive workplace culture

Join a company that values your growth, wellbeing, and passion- where your career is supported every step of the way.

Position Details:

Job type: part-time, permanent

Vacancy: This posting is for an existing vacancy (replacement for a currently unfilled position)

Compensation: Minimum wage plus gratuities

AI Disclosure: We do not use artificial intelligence in the screening or selection of applicants for this position.

What you will be doing:

As a Set-Up & Décor team member, you’ll help turn each client’s vision into a beautifully prepared event space. From elegant head tables to carefully arranged guest tables, your attention to detail will help create a welcoming first impression and set the scene for memorable occasions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Arranging tables, chairs, and other furniture according to event contracts and floorplans.
• Dressing head tables, presentation tables, and accent areas with linens, skirting, and décor.
• Setting guest tables with linens, charger plates, dishware, flatware, glassware, centerpieces, and napkins to meet Carmens Group standards.
• Ensuring décor is clean, polished, and thoughtfully placed, while learning the details and requirements of different event styles.
• Completing room flips and post-event tear-downs efficiently.
• Keeping décor storage clean and organized, and maintaining inventory readiness.
• Communicating with the Set-Up & Décor team, following manager direction, and preparing each space to the required specifications.
• Working safely and using good judgment, creativity, and attention to detail when handling heavy items.
• Supporting a positive, collaborative team environment and helping create memorable experiences through well-prepared event spaces.
• Performing other duties as assigned to support event set-up, décor, and operations.

This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys hands-on work, takes pride in presentation, and likes working in a fast-paced event environment where the details matter.

The Spark You Bring to Every Celebration

• Experience in events, catering, or a similar role is an asset.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
• A guest-focused approach and enthusiasm for creating memorable experiences.
• A keen eye for detail and pride in your work.
• A positive, dependable attitude and willingness to support the team.
• Ability to handle the physical demands of the role, including lifting up to 50 lbs, climbing stairs, and walking for extended periods.
• Availability to work daytime shifts during the week and on weekends, as well as event-based hours.

We are Carmens Group - a proud Hamilton-born hospitality company with a mission to create extraordinary memories. Our venues include Carmens Event Centre, The C Hotel, The Lakeview, the Hamilton Convention Centre, fig&lemon Catering, The Arlington Hotel, and the Good Earth Food & Wine. Together, we're shaping the future of Southern Ontario's event and culinary scene - one unforgettable experience at a time.

If you're a passionate hospitality professional who thrives on creating exceptional experiences for guests, this is your opportunity.

Carmens Group makes certain there is an equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.

Carmens Group will strive to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify People & Culture upon scheduling your interview.