Banquet Houseperson

Prairie Meadows; Altoona (IA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Prairie Meadows in Altoona, IA is seeking a Banquet Houseperson to help set up and teardown events, read banquet instructions, arrange furniture, and prepare equipment for each function.

This role emphasizes attention to detail, ability to lift up to 100 lbs, stand for long periods, and work weekends or holidays as events require.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience relevant to guests and events.
• Ability to read and comprehend banquet event instructions and diagrams.
• Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs and move furniture as needed.
• Weekend/holiday hours may be 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

Event setup

Reading diagrams

Heavy lifting

Education

High school diploma

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.