Banquet Setup Attendant (On-Call)

Luminary Hotel & Co; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision

401K Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Free meal for hotel staff

Job summary

Mainsail Lodging & Development in Tampa, Florida seeks a Banquet Setup Attendant to handle setup, breakdown, and maintenance of banquet spaces, ensuring events meet EO specs and guest expectations.

The role requires attention to detail, customer focus, and the ability to work in a fast-paced hotel environment, with flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Experience in banquet or event setup in hotels preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and breakdown banquet spaces according to EO specifications.
• Assist with banquet functions (tables, linens, chairs, equipment).
• Ensure audio-visual equipment is correctly placed and functional.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas and storage spaces.
• Report hazards, equipment issues, and inventory needs to management.
• Provide professional, guest-focused service and personal greetings.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Event setup

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We’re looking for enthusiastic, fun, and energetic people who take the work seriously, but not themselves. Let’s see if we’re a fit. We hope so.

About Epicurean Hotel

Welcome to the Epicurean Hotel, a paradise for food lovers. Our passionate culinary team, led by our talented executive chef, works tirelessly to create dishes that are not only delicious but also visually stunning. We take great pride in using only the freshest, locally sourced ingredients to ensure the highest quality of our dishes. At our hotel, we believe that indulging in the pleasures of life is the ultimate tribute to it. We invite you to join us and experience all the flavors that life has to offer. If you share our passion, we would love to cook with you and add your special ingredients to our recipe.

Overview of the role

The Banquet Setup Attendant is responsible for the accurate and efficient setup, breakdown, and maintenance of banquet spaces at the hotel. This role ensures that all events meet client expectations by following Banquet Event Orders (EOs) and providing exceptional guest service. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, customer-focused, and capable of working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a professional demeanor in guest interactions.

What you have

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Previous experience in banquet or event setup within a hotel or similar environment is preferred.
• Ability to interact with guests and colleagues with professionalism and a positive attitude.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks effectively.
• Flexible availability, including the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as event schedules require.

What you’ll do

• Event Setup & Breakdown Set up and break down banquet spaces, including arranging tables, chairs, stages, and other equipment per event specifications and BEOs.
• Assist with banquet functions, including setting tables, chairs, linens, and banquet equipment.
• Ensure the placement and setup of audio-visual equipment such as microphones, projectors, and sound systems as required.
• Maintain the cleanliness and order of work areas such as closets, carts, and storage spaces.
• Event Room & Equipment Maintenance Report any light outages, broken equipment, or room disparities to the manager, paying close attention to hallway areas and event rooms.
• Assisted in maintaining an accurate inventory of banquet supplies such as chairs, tables, and linens and communicated inventory needs to the manager.
• Perform minor repairs to banquet furniture and equipment as needed, ensuring all items are safe and functional.
• Report any hazards or unsafe conditions immediately to the Banquet Manager.
• Guest Services & Professionalism Acknowledge guests in all public spaces with a warm, friendly greeting and interact with them using personalization, such as using their names.
• Assist guests with any special requests or inquiries, ensuring professional and courteous communication at all times.
• Communicate professionally while using technology, such as hotel communication devices or mobile apps.
• Take initiative to handle assignments with limited supervision, following instructions and ensuring high-quality event setups.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management to provide service excellence to guests and the banquet team.

Physical Demand

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to bend
• Ability to lift and pull 50 lbs.
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Corrected vision to normal range
• Ability to drive/transport self and others
• Ability to work long hours as needed

Mental Demands

• Make sound judgments quickly
• Work on multiple tasks, making appropriate progress toward deadlines
• Able to work independently, take direction, and provide direction to others
• Manage differing personalities within the property, the resort, and the community
• Maintain the highest degree of confidentiality
• Ability to work effectively in stressful, high-pressure situations
• Ability to effectively handle challenges in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary

Benefits

Full-time Associate Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• HSA & Flexible Spending Account Options
• Basic Life & Disability Plan Options
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Career Training & Development Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Jury Duty (May vary by state)
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Free meal for all full-service hotel employees

Part-time Associate Benefits All above-listed benefits except for Medical Insurance and Holiday Pay

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• HSA & Flexible Spending Account
• Basic Life & Disability Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off & Volunteer Time Off
• Holiday Pay & Bereavement Leave
• Growth & Development Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Travel Discounts for hotel team members through Marriott Explore Program
• FREE meal (full-service hotel team members only)

Mainsail is an Equal Opportunity Employer and it does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military service and veteran status, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

Mainsail Lodging & Development is an award-winning, Tampa, Florida-based company specializing in hotel, furnished housing, and resort property management and development, marketing and sales. An established company with a dynamic entrepreneurial spirit, Mainsail prides itself in finding unique lodging opportunities with a purpose and applying its passion and expertise to each project. Find your dream career within an impressive portfolio of top-branded properties throughout the southeastern United States and Caribbean. Each Mainsail property inspires guests with a distinct character and meticulously crafted, sophisticated style, from a private island resort, and urban culinary showplaces, to waterfront marvels, boutique southern hotels, and a historic jazz era icon. Stay Sojo, Mainsail’s newest brand, provides short-term furnished living options across the country, while Mainsail Vacation Rentals manages a collection of private, luxury vacation homes in Florida. A bright future with stellar benefits awaits!

We have a comprehensive and competitive benefits program: Medical, Dental & Vision HSA & Flexible Spending Account Basic Life & Disability Plan 401(k) Retirement Plan Paid Time Off & Volunteer Time Off Holiday Pay & Bereavement Leave Growth & Development Opportunities Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Travel Discounts for hotel team members through Marriott Explore Program FREE meal (full-service hotel team members only)