Banquet Set-Up Houseperson PT

Embassy Suites by Hilton Detroit Troy Auburn Hills; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PayActive access

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Full healthcare benefits

401(k) with 4% match

Hotel and food & beverage discounts

Job summary

HVMG is seeking a Banquet Set-Up House Person to prepare and reset banquet and meeting spaces according to event requirements. You’ll work with the events team to arrange furniture, equipment, and supplies, ensuring spaces look guest-ready and safe.

No formal education is required and prior hotel experience is a plus, though not mandatory. You must be eligible to work in the United States and adaptable to evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• No formal education minimum required.
• Experience not required; hotel environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up, break down and reset banquet/meeting spaces as per event specs.
• Arrange furniture, equipment and supplies safely and accurately.
• Maintain cleanliness of banquet rooms and assist team as needed.
• Report to Banquet Manager or Banquet Captain.

Skills

Dependable

Detail-oriented

Guest-focused

Job description

Banquet Set-Up House Person

As a Banquet Setup House Person, you’ll be responsible for setting up, breaking down, and resetting banquet and meeting spaces according to event specifications. You’ll work closely with the banquet and events team to ensure all furniture, equipment, and supplies are arranged accurately and safely. This role is ideal for someone who is dependable, detail-oriented, and takes pride in creating polished, guest-ready spaces.

Key Responsibilities

• You will be the behind-the-scenes hero for our hotel's special events, ensuring every function space is set up to perfection.
• Your daily tasks will include setting up tables, chairs, and other event equipment, as well as ensuring the cleanliness of banquet rooms.
• You will report to the Banquet Manager or Banquet Captain.
• A career as a banquet set-up houseperson can lead to opportunities in various roles within the hospitality industry, such as banquet captain, maintenance engineer, or even event management positions.

Education & Experience

Hotel experience is always a plus! Applicants should have:

• No educational minimum is required
• Experience is not required

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Eligible to work in the United States
• Sufficient education and/or literacy needed to identify and read product labels and to communicate with guests about job-related needs.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, and lift as required—with or without reasonable accommodations
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays if needed
• A warm, professional demeanor that reflects HVMG’s Culture of Excellenceby showing a warm smile, friendly personality, and positive attitude.

This position may require a varied schedule, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Please share your scheduling needs.

Our Associates Love

• Career growth opportunities across our nationwide portfolio
• Flexible scheduling
• Access up to 40% of your earned wages before payday with PayActive
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Full healthcare benefits: medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) with guaranteed 4% match and no vesting period
• Exclusive hotel and food & beverage discounts

About HVMG

Our Be Excellent culture is more than just words on a website -- we live and breathe it. As one associate said in an anonymous survey, "This is the best management company I've ever worked for. They walk the talk from the corporate office to the field."

We believe that the hotel business is one of the few industries in which successful career paths can start anywhere on the org chart. You control your destiny, and, if our executives are any indication, today's dishwasher can be tomorrow's Senior Vice President.

The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position, nor should it be construed as a contract.

HVMG is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.