Banquet Setup Specialist - Detail-Oriented Event Support

Sonesta; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company 1:

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Hotel Discounts

Job summary

Sonesta is seeking a team-oriented staff member to assist with function room set-ups and ensure guest needs are understood and met. You will prioritize tasks, follow directions, and work closely with other departments to maintain high standards of cleanliness and readiness across event spaces.

Responsibilities include organizing duties, stocking carts, and inspecting spaces for safety and compliance. The role emphasizes timeliness and adaptability in a fast-paced hotel environment.

Qualifications

• Experience setting up function rooms according to group requirements.
• Knowledge of hotel policies and safety guidelines.
• Able to work with minimal supervision and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to hotel specifications and standards in function room set-up and cleanliness.
• Understand guest needs and set up requirements.
• Prioritize, organize and follow through.
• Follow directions and work with other departments as a team.
• Organize work duties and priorities throughout the shift.
• Stock and organize supply carts; transport materials to function areas.
• Inspect rooms and equipment for cleanliness and readiness per group requirements.
• Set up rooms and function areas with required tables, chairs, staging, and equipment as specified.

Skills

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Time management

Team collaboration

Follow directions

Job description

Sonesta is seeking a team-oriented staff member to assist with function room set-ups and ensure guest needs are understood and met. You will prioritize tasks, follow directions, and work closely with other departments to maintain high standards of cleanliness and readiness across event spaces.

Responsibilities include organizing duties, stocking carts, and inspecting spaces for safety and compliance. The role emphasizes timeliness and adaptability in a fast-paced hotel environment.