Banquet Setup & Event Service Specialist - Part-Time

Courtyard Downtown at USC; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Courtyard Downtown at USC in Columbia, SC, is seeking a part-time Banquet Attendant to support banquet and meeting spaces with meticulous setup, service, and teardown. This role emphasizes guest-focused service, teamwork, and reliable execution of event orders.

The position requires 1 year of Food & Beverage or hospitality experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in Food and Beverage or Hospitality related experience required.
• Highly responsible & reliable.
• Basic Math skills for counting and recording inventories.
• Ability to work long hours and a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work cohesively with fellow colleagues as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Set-up/breakdown of banquet and meeting spaces per Banquet Event Order instructions, including tables, table complements, table linens, settings, center pieces, dishes, audio-visual equipment and all other event provisions.
• Approaches all encounters with guests and colleagues in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
• Reviews Banquet Event Orders with strong attention to detail.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of banquet spaces, before, during and after events.
• Maintains constant contact with kitchen or catering staff to ensure complete effective communication between food production and food service.
• Responsible for transporting food/beverage items to guest tables in a timely manner.
• Inspects table place settings, including table linen, china, glassware and condiments for correct placement and ensures that each element is clean, undamaged and attractive.
• Ensures proper setting of buffet tables and other food service tables.
• Participates in clearing and post function cleanup and garbage removal.
• Returns all equipment to the necessary storage location.
• Maintains clean and orderly back areas, pre-function areas and storage areas.
• Supervises the handling, storage, and security of all catering service and Audio Visual equipment.

Skills

Food & Beverage

Customer Service

Teamwork

Hospitality

Tools

Audio Visual Equipment

Job description

Courtyard Downtown at USC in Columbia, SC, is seeking a part-time Banquet Attendant to support banquet and meeting spaces with meticulous setup, service, and teardown. This role emphasizes guest-focused service, teamwork, and reliable execution of event orders.

The position requires 1 year of Food & Beverage or hospitality experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.