Banquet Houseperson

The Lakeview at 333; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Edgewater in Madison, WI is seeking Banquet Setup staff to prepare rooms and event spaces for meetings, banquets, and functions. Duties include arranging chairs, tables, stations, decorations, and equipment to support successful events.

Candidates should have banquet experience, strong attention to detail, excellent guest service, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays. You must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and operate generic hospitality equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience in banquet setup, preferably in a high-volume hotel or banquet environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks at once.
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests, co-workers and management.
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to resolve customer issues or complaints.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and public holidays.
• Must be able to perform multiple tasks and prioritize efficiently.
• Demonstrate an understanding of food, ingredients, prep methods, sanitation requirements, and basic bar terminology.
• Ability to operate equipment: coffee machine, hot box, soda dispenser, Bain Maries, beer taps, and related equipment.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Ability to use moderately complex computer software.

Responsibilities

• Setting up chairs, tables, food stations, decorations, and equipment for events.
• Maximizing guest satisfaction on every level.
• Preparing rooms for functions as needed.
• Perform other related duties that may be assigned by Management.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication

Flexible schedule

Safety awareness

Equipment operation

Lifting 50 lbs

Job description

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Manual Labor Madison, WI, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1591

Position Summary

The Banquet Setup staff are charged with physically setting up rooms and event spaces for meetings, banquets, functions, and events.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Setting up chairs, tables, food stations, decorations, and equipment for the successful operation of events.
• Maximizing guest satisfaction on every level.
• Preparing rooms for functions, as needed.
• Perform other related duties that may be assigned by Management.

Qualifications

• Experience working with banquet setup, preferably in a high volume banquet or hotel environment.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple tasks at once.
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests, co-workers and management.
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to resolve customer issues or complaints.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and public holidays.
• Must be able to perform multiple tasks and prioritize efficiently.
• Demonstrate an understanding of food, food ingredients, food prep methods, proper food storage, sanitation requirements, and basic bar terminology.
• Ability to operate the following equipment: coffee machine, hot box, soda dispenser, Bain Maries, beer taps, and related equipment.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Ability to use moderately complex computer software.

Working Conditions

To meet the demands of our banquet and event scheduling, ideal candidates must have open availability and be able to work both AM and PM shifts throughout the week, including weekends.

This position operates within event spaces, restaurant areas, and the outdoor plaza. Evening and weekend work is required, and some duties will be performed outdoors. The work environment can be loud at times.

Employees may be exposed to various workplace hazards, including but not limited to cuts, slips, trips, pinching, falls, and burns.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this role:

• Hand-eye coordination is required to operate tools, furniture, and banquet equipment.
• Employees frequently stand and walk.
• Regular use of hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, and equipment is required.
• Frequent reaching with hands and arms is necessary.
• Occasional sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling may be required.
• Employees must be able to communicate effectively, including talking and hearing.
• The ability to smell may be necessary in certain situations.
• The role requires lifting and/or moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The position involves substantial repetitive motion of the wrists, hands, and fingers.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required to the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This description is not a contract. The Edgewater is an at-will employer and reserves the right to modify this job description at any time without notice.