Banquet Houseperson

Prairie Meadows; Altoona (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie Meadows in Altoona, IA is seeking a Banquet Houseperson to support event setup, teardown, and guest service. You’ll read event instructions, arrange furniture, and ensure equipment is ready for each function.

This role requires stamina to stand and move items, the ability to lift up to 100 lbs, and the flexibility for weekend or holiday hours. Attention to detail in following diagrams and delivering courteous guest experiences is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be able to read and follow oral and written event setup diagrams.
• Customer service skills related to guests required.

Responsibilities

• Setup and teardown of all events.
• Reading and understanding banquet event instructions.
• Arranging furniture and setting up equipment per event instructions.
• Reviewing upcoming events and preparing required equipment and furniture needs.

Skills

Customer service

Reading instructions

Manual handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

$16.50/hour Get paid when you need it – daily, weekly or biweekly!

($27.00-$29.00/hour including tips) **tips are not guaranteed

You might be the missing puzzle piece of our team! It’s all in the details when you are part of the Banquet team. Prairie Meadows prides itself on its numerous events — big and small — and as a Banquet Houseperson, you’ll be a vital part of our success.

Here’s what you’d be responsible for:

• Setup and teardown of all events.
• Reading and understanding banquet event instructions
• Arranging furniture and setting up equipment per event instructions
• Reviewing upcoming events and preparing required equipment and furniture needs

Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Previous banquet set up experience preferred. Must be able to follow oral and written instructions, as well as read and comprehend event set-up diagrams. Customer service skills relating to both internal and external guests are required. Must be able to tolerate standing, walking, and moving furniture for long periods of time. Ability to lift up to 100 lbs. and push/pull a cart weighing up to 150 lbs. is required. Must be able to stoop, bend, reach, twist and grip objects, kneel, crawl, and differentiate colors. Weekend, holiday, and varied hours may apply.