Banquet Set Up

Moody Gardens, Inc.; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Moody Gardens, Inc. is seeking a Part-Time Banquet Set Up Assistant in Galveston, TX to prepare, service, and break down meeting spaces. You will move tables, chairs, and equipment, replenish supplies, and ensure rooms are ready for the next function.

CPR/First Aid and TABC & Food Handlers certifications are preferred or required respectively. The role requires physical stamina to lift up to 80 pounds, and flexibility to support various event setups with attention to cleanliness and safety

Qualifications

• Essential functions include setting up meeting rooms per guest specs.
• Provide and replenish glasses and freshwater for meetings.
• Break down rooms after events and return items to storage.
• Perform cleaning tasks to meet health standards.
• Follow supervisor directions and adapt to changing duties.

Responsibilities

• Set up all meeting rooms to guest specifications.
• Transport tables, chairs, and equipment between storage and rooms.
• Stock meeting rooms with glasses and water.
• Break down rooms after events and return materials to storage.
• Perform routine cleaning per health standards.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Room setup

Heavy lifting

Attention to detail

Cleaning duties

Education

CPR/First Aid preferred

TABC & Food Handlers certification required

Tools

Forklift certification preferred

Job description

Banquet Set Up# Banquet Set UpGalveston, TX 77554## OverviewSalary Range$15.00 - $15.00 HourlyPosition TypePart TimeJob ShiftAnyTravel PercentageNoneCategoryInstallation - Maint - Repair## Description**JOB SUMMARY:**Responsible for setting up, servicing, and breaking down all meeting rooms in accordance with Moody Garden’s high standards of quality and service.**POSITION AUTHORITY:**The incumbent is authorized to take reasonable action necessary to carry out assigned duties and responsibilities, provided such action is consistent with position guidelines as outlined below.**POSITION GUIDELINES:**Position guidelines include, but are not limited to, established company and department policies and procedures and all supervisory directives. The incumbent is expected to exercise sound, reasonable judgment and initiative, and give high priority to accuracy and details in the performance of job responsibilities.## Qualifications**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:*** Communicate with supervisor throughout shift to be aware of the work* Set up all meeting rooms to the specification of the guest* Transporting awkward and heavy material such as staging, tables, chairs, dance floors, etc., from storage areas to meeting rooms* Supply and replenish meeting rooms with clean glasses and freshwater* Break down all meeting rooms where meetings have concluded and return all extra materials to the storage closets so that the room will be available to be reset for the next function* Perform any general cleaning tasks using standard hotel cleaning products as assigned by the supervisor to adhere to health standards including carpet cleaning, vacuuming, etc.* Any other duties as assigned; duties are subject to change as management deems necessary to best serve the needs of Moody Gardens**EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:*** Knowledge of various types of equipment and set up styles used in the meeting rooms* CPR Certification and/or First Aid training preferred* Must obtain TABC & Food Handlers Certification before beginning work* Forklift certification preferred**REQUIRED SKILLS:*** Must be reliable and responsible* Ability to understand English**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:*** Ability to lift and move multiple tables and chairs and podiums weighing up to 80 pounds through a crowded room* Ability to grasp, lift and carry, or otherwise move or push goods on a hand cart weighing a maximum of 500 pounds