Banquet Set-Up

Kaj-Hospitality; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

KAJ Hospitality seeks a Banquet Setup & Teardown team member to prepare spaces for events and support event teams. You will help ensure every celebration starts flawlessly and ends seamlessly, working closely with banquet, culinary, and sales teams.

We value a team-focused attitude, strong communication, and the ability to adapt to last-minute changes. This role involves lifting up to 40 lbs, standing for long periods, and working evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality, events, or maintenance preferred.
• Strong communication and time-management skills.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead with Empathy: Prepare spaces that make guests feel welcome and cared for.
• Take Care of People: Set up and tear down banquet and meeting rooms with precision and respect for each event.
• Include Others: Collaborate with banquet, culinary, and sales teams to ensure events run smoothly.
• Inspire to Succeed: Maintain an organized, safe, and efficient work environment.
• Overcome Obstacles: Tackle last-minute changes calmly to ensure guest readiness.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Event setup

Maintenance

Communication

Job description

At KAJ Hospitality, our mission is simple - we're Here for People. As a Banquet Setup & Teardown team member, you'll play a vital behind-the-scenes role in creating memorable events. From arranging rooms to supporting event teams, your work ensures every celebration, meeting, and gathering starts flawlessly and ends seamlessly.

What You'll Do

• Lead with Empathy: Take pride in preparing spaces that make guests feel welcome and cared for.
• Take Care of People: Set up and tear down banquet and meeting rooms with precision, attention to detail, and respect for every event's unique needs.
• Include Others: Collaborate closely with banquet, culinary, and sales teams to ensure events run smoothly and successfully.
• Inspire to Succeed: Maintain an organized, safe, and efficient work environment that supports your team's success.
• Overcome Obstacles: Tackle last-minute changes or challenges calmly and confidently, ensuring everything is guest-ready.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in hospitality, event setup, or maintenance preferred but not required.
• A team-focused attitude with strong communication and time-management skills.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. and stand for extended periods.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as event schedules require.
• A willingness to learn and contribute to a positive, people-first culture.

Why You'll Love It Here

• A culture built on trust, teamwork, and genuine care for people.
• Leadership that supports your growth and celebrates your success.
• Opportunities to learn new skills and advance within KAJ Hospitality.
• The satisfaction of knowing your work helps make every event special.

Be part of a company that's redefining hospitality, one person at a time.

"Taking care of people is our most important core value. If we take care of our guests and make them feel at home, they'll keep coming back."

"To me, taking care of people is the most important value. It's the complete basis of the service industry."

Scott Huson , Food & Beverage Director , DoubleTree by Hilton West Fargo Sanford Medical Center

"KAJ is here for people every single day. We adapt to what each guest needs to make their stay enjoyable."

Scott Huson , Food & Beverage Director , DoubleTree by Hilton West Fargo Sanford Medical Center