Banquet Setup & Events Specialist

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation & sick time

Paid parental leave

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Educational assistance

Hotel discounts

Employee discounts

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation is seeking a Banquet House Person to set up, maintain, and break down banquet and event spaces for meetings, conferences, weddings, and special events across the hotel. The role suits someone who stays active, works well in a team, and is passionate about hospitality operations.

This position supports banquet teams, coordinates with culinary, stewarding, and engineering, and requires flexible availability including mornings, evenings, weekends, and

Qualifications

• Previous banquet, hospitality, hotel, event setup, housekeeping, warehouse, facilities, or operational experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and break down banquet rooms, meeting spaces, conference areas, buffets, stages, dance floors, and event equipment according to BEOs and hotel standards.
• Arrange tables, chairs, linens, staging, audiovisual equipment, and event setups for meetings, weddings, conferences, and events.
• Maintain cleanliness and presentation across banquet spaces and back-of-house areas.
• Assist with room resets, event transitions, and operational changes during service periods.
• Support banquet operations by replenishing supplies and assisting leadership teams as needed.

Skills

Banquet setup

Hospitality experience

Teamwork

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation is seeking a Banquet House Person to set up, maintain, and break down banquet and event spaces for meetings, conferences, weddings, and special events across the hotel. The role suits someone who stays active, works well in a team, and is passionate about hospitality operations.

This position supports banquet teams, coordinates with culinary, stewarding, and engineering, and requires flexible availability including mornings, evenings, weekends, and