Banquet Set-up - August Start Date- Back to School (Hotel Job)

Kirkwood Community College; Cedar Rapids (IA); Vor Ort; USD 16.531 - 27.552; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Kirkwood Center for Hospitality at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks an events and AV assistant to support setup for meetings and banquets. You will arrange chairs, tables, and equipment, assist with food functions, and help create a smooth guest experience during events.

This role trains student staff and other team members, ensures equipment care, and adheres to safety and hospitality standards in The Hotel at Kirkwood Center and related facilities.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Banquet or server experience preferred but not required.

Aufgaben

• Read banquet event orders and/or receive instructions to determine work assignments.
• Move equipment and other materials to and from storage and production areas.
• Maintain proper care of all banquet equipment after each use.
• Move, lift, or carry tables, chairs and equipment to required location.
• Regular and consistent attendance at work.

Kenntnisse

Banquet setup

Event support

Training others

Physical stamina

Ausbildung

High school diploma

Jobbeschreibung

Job Goal

Looking for someone with a strong orientation toward AV and Technology to assist in AV set up for meetings and events.

To advance Kirkwood's Center for Hospitality Excellence's vision to lead the world in educating and preparing the finest hospitality professionals that will impact the global community. Our mission is to be the best place to learn, recruit and stay. We do this by teaching, developing and serving.

General Job Summary

Set up chairs, tables and equipment per banquet event orders. Assist with food functions and banquet events as needed. This position serves as a trainer. Trainers are responsible for supervising the learning experiences of students and other employees in all areas of The Hotel at Kirkwood Center, The Kirkwood Center for Hospitality Arts and The Kirkwood Center for Continuing Education.

Universal Core Competencies

• Advocate for continual improvement—empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
• Collaborate with mutual accountability—working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.
• Champion service—anticipating needs and creating a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.
• Perseverance—commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.
• Lead—regardless of title, through positive influence.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Read banquet event orders and/or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments.
• Move equipment and other materials to and from storage and production areas, loading docks, and delivery vehicles to required location.
• Maintain proper care of all banquet equipment after each use.
• Move, lift, or carry needed tables, chairs and additional equipment from storage, and return them after use.
• Regular and consistent attendance at work.
• Perform other related work duties as assigned.

Performance Expectations

• Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.
• Regular and consistent attendance at work.
• Provide prompt and courteous service to all customers.
• Adhere to all environment policies and procedures as required.
• Ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements, including the health code.

Physical Activities With/Without Reasonable Accommodation

Position involves working in a business setting. Occasional (15-30%) viewing equipment and other types of close visual work. Frequent (34‑66%) reaching, sitting, pulling, lifting (up to 50 lbs), grasping and pushing. Constant (67‑100%) standing, walking, repetitive motion and listening.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or the equivalent required.

Preferred Qualifications, Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations

Banquet or Server experience is preferred, but not required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of Kirkwood Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status.

If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact the Vice President, Human Resources and Institutional Effectiveness (employees) or the Vice President of Student Services (students), 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, 319‑398‑5572, [e-mail], or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204‑3582, Telephone: (303) 844‑5695 FAX: (303) 844‑4303 TDD 800‑877‑8339 Email: [e-mail].