Banquet & Events Setup Pro

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account with Company_M-

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company_M

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Educational Assistance

Employee hotel discounts

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation is seeking a Banquet House Person to set up and break down banquet spaces, ensuring careful adherence to BEOs and hotel standards.

You will work as part of a dynamic team to create seamless event experiences for meetings, conferences, weddings, and special events across our New Orleans properties. This role rewards reliability, hands-on approach, and a passion for hospitality operations.

Qualifications

• Previous banquet, hospitality, hotel, event setup experience preferred.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced hospitality and events environment.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on room setup accuracy, cleanliness, and operational readiness.
• Ability to multitask and adapt quickly during high-volume events and changing operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Set up and break down banquet rooms, meeting spaces, conference areas, buffets, stages, dance floors, and event equipment according to banquet event orders (BEOs) and hotel standards.
• Arrange tables, chairs, linens, staging, audiovisual equipment, and event setups accurately and efficiently for meetings, weddings, conferences, and special events.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and presentation standards across banquet spaces, storage rooms, hallways, and back-of-house event areas.
• Assist with room resets, event transitions, and operational changes throughout banquet service periods.
• Support banquet operations by replenishing supplies, maintaining event readiness, and assisting Banquet Servers and leadership teams as needed.
• Operate banquet equipment safely including carts, dollies, staging equipment, tables, chairs, and setup tools.
• Follow hotel safety procedures, operational guidelines, and event setup standards at all times.
• Assist with inventory organization, storage management, and transportation of banquet equipment and supplies throughout the property.
• Partner closely with Banquets, Culinary, Stewarding, Engineering, and Operations teams to support smooth event execution.
• Respond quickly and professionally to operational requests and last‑minute setup adjustments during events.
• Help foster a collaborative, energetic, and guest‑focused culture aligned with Sonesta’s People People philosophy.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Hospitality experience

Job description

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation is seeking a Banquet House Person to set up and break down banquet spaces, ensuring careful adherence to BEOs and hotel standards.

You will work as part of a dynamic team to create seamless event experiences for meetings, conferences, weddings, and special events across our New Orleans properties. This role rewards reliability, hands-on approach, and a passion for hospitality operations.