Banquet Houseperson

BMI Hospitality Management; Lynnwood (WA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts at Hilton Hotels

401k with match offered after qualif..

Washington State Paid Sick Leave

Overtime pay for holidays worked – 10,

Free parking

Job summary

Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle North Lynnwood is seeking an on-call Banquet Houseperson to set up, maintain, and break down banquet and meeting spaces, ensuring events meet hotel standards.

You will help create exceptional guest experiences by keeping spaces clean, organized, and prepared, and by assisting with water service, coffee stations, buffets, and event support as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in banquet, hospitality, hotel, or event setup is preferred but not required.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, holidays and early mornings.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality are essential.

Responsibilities

• Set up banquet rooms according to BEOs and banquet captain, including tables, chairs, staging, linens, podiums, and AV equipment.
• Break down meeting and event spaces after each event.
• Ensure meeting rooms are clean, organized, and properly stocked before, during, and after events.
• Reset rooms quickly between events while maintaining quality standards.
• Assist banquet servers with water service, coffee stations, buffets, and event support as needed.
• Transport tables, chairs, staging, linens, and other banquet equipment safely throughout the hotel.
• Maintain banquet storage areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
• Perform routine inspections of banquet equipment and report maintenance or safety concerns immediately.
• Respond promptly to guest and client requests with professionalism and courtesy.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures.
• Work closely with the Banquet Captain, Catering Manager, F&B Team, and other hotel departments to ensure seamless event execution.
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Independence

Flexibility

Punctuality

Job description

The Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle North Lynnwood is looking to hire an on call Banquet Houseperson.

Benefits:

• Employee discounts at Hilton Hotels worldwide
• 401k with match offered after qualification period
• Washington State Paid Sick Leave
• Overtime pay for holidays worked – 10 holidays per year
• Free parking

The Banquet Server is responsible for the setup, maintenance, and breakdown of banquet and meeting spaces while ensuring all events are executed according to hotel standards. This position plays a key role in creating exceptional guest experiences by maintaining clean, organized, and well-prepared function spaces.

Duties:

• Set up banquet rooms according to Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and Banquet Captain, including tables, chairs, staging, dance floors, linens, podiums, and audio-visual equipment
• Break down meeting and event spaces after each event
• Ensure meeting rooms are clean, organized, and properly stocked before, during, and after events
• Reset rooms quickly between events while maintaining quality standards
• Assist banquet servers with water service, coffee stations, buffets, and event support as needed
• Transport tables, chairs, staging, linens, and other banquet equipment safely throughout the hotel
• Maintain banquet storage areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition
• Perform routine inspections of banquet equipment and report maintenance or safety concerns immediately
• Respond promptly to guest and client requests with professionalism and courtesy
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures
• Work closely with the Banquet Captain, Catering Manager, F&B Team, and other hotel departments to ensure seamless event execution
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Previous banquet, hospitality, hotel, or event setup experience preferred but not required
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and early mornings
• Reliable attendance and punctuality are essential