Banquet Event Setup Specialist

Heritage Hotel | Golf and Conference Center; Southbury (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Heritage Hotel & Conference Center in Southbury, CT is seeking a Banquet Houseperson to set up, maintain, and break down banquet and meeting spaces for events. This role requires physical activity, attention to detail, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include event setup, room preparation, guest service, inventory coordination, safety and cleanliness, and collaboration with the banquet team to ensure flawless event execution.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior experience in banquet setup, hospitality, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Event Setup & Breakdown: Set up banquet rooms and meeting spaces according to event orders and specifications.
• Event Setup & Breakdown: Arrange tables, chairs, linens, and equipment for events.
• Event Setup & Breakdown: Break down rooms and restore spaces following event completion.
• Room Preparation & Maintenance: Drape tables, set silverware, fold napkins, and prepare meeting spaces as required.
• Room Preparation & Maintenance: Ensure all equipment is in proper working condition and report any defects.
• Room Preparation & Maintenance: Maintain cleanliness and organization of banquet, meeting, and conference areas.
• Room Preparation & Maintenance: Follow established cleaning schedules for all event spaces.
• Guest Support & Service Assistance: Provide courteous and professional assistance to guests during events.
• Guest Support & Service Assistance: Replenish beverages, including water service, and maintain stocked meeting rooms.
• Guest Support & Service Assistance: Respond promptly to guest requests and assist with minor service needs.
• Guest Support & Service Assistance: Exercise good judgment in handling guest concerns and eliminate when necessary.
• Inventory & Equipment Coordination: Anticipate equipment and supply needs based on event orders.
• Inventory & Equipment Coordination: Ensure meeting rooms are stocked with clean glassware and necessary supplies.
• Inventory & Equipment Coordination: Assist in organizing and maintaining storerooms and back-of-house areas.
• Inventory & Equipment Coordination: Clean and organize back halls and storage areas after event.
• Safety, Cleanliness & Compliance: Comply with all hotel safety, fire, and health regulations.
• Safety, Cleanliness & Compliance: Maintain clean and hazard-free workspaces throughout events.
• Safety, Cleanliness & Compliance: Properly handle cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Safety, Cleanliness & Compliance: Support adherence to company policies and operational standards.
• Team Support & Communication: Attend pre-shift meetings and remain informed of event requirements.
• Team Support & Communication: Communicate effectively with banquet team and management.
• Team Support & Communication: Support other food and beverage roles as needed to ensure successful event execution.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Effective communication

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Heritage Hotel & Conference Center in Southbury, CT is seeking a Banquet Houseperson to set up, maintain, and break down banquet and meeting spaces for events. This role requires physical activity, attention to detail, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include event setup, room preparation, guest service, inventory coordination, safety and cleanliness, and collaboration with the banquet team to ensure flawless event execution.