Banquet Setup Specialist for Event Spaces

LAZ Parking; West Hollywood (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

LAZ Parking in West Hollywood, CA seeks a part-time Banquet Houseperson to support event spaces and service operations. You'll assist with setup, maintenance, and breakdown of equipment, ensure clean, organized banquet areas, and support with linens, glassware, and service areas during events.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of banquet experience, strong customer service, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Must be available for early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year banquet houseperson experience required.
• Must read, write, and communicate in English.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand long hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist with setup, maintenance, and breakdown of banquet spaces.
• Ensure cleanliness and proper organization of event areas.
• Collaborate with Banquet team to reset equipment after events.

Skills

Banquet houseperson experience

Customer service

Team player

English fluency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Micros knowledge

Job description

Description

The Details:

• Location: West Hollywood, CA
• Position: Banquet Houseperson
• Schedule: Part-time, varying shifts
• Pay Rate: $24.00 non-tip

Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year banquet houseperson experience required
• Micros knowledge is a plus.
• Great Customer skills, great Team player, Able to lift up to 30 LBS. able to stand for long periods.
• Open availability, flexible with moving around within multiple properties.
• Good Communicator.
• Must be RBS, and Food Handlers certified
• Must be able to lift heavy furniture. Available to work early morning and long hours.
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace (English)

The Spirit of the Position:

The Banquet Houseperson is responsible for the setup, maintenance, refresh, and breakdown of equipment and event spaces for banquet functions and special events. This position ensures that all banquets, and food service areas are clean, organized, and properly maintained. The Banquet Houseperson also assists with the clearing of linens, trash, glassware, china, silverware, and other event materials, ensuring all event spaces are restored to company standards following each function.

What will I do?

• Greet and interact with guests and team members in a friendly, professional, and service-oriented manner.

• Follow all safety policies and procedures, maintain constant awareness of potential hazards, and promptly report concerns to management.

• Work collaboratively with the Banquet team to ensure equipment, supplies, and event areas are cleaned and reset in a timely manner.

• Coordinate with the Banquet Manager regarding event setup requirements and event-specific details.

• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and maintain banquet and food service areas before, during, and after events as needed.

• Assist with moving, arranging, and storing furniture and equipment used for banquet and meeting spaces.

• Clear and dispose of trash and used event materials, including linens, glassware, china, and silverware.

• Ensure all event areas are cleaned, organized, and restored to operational standards following each event.

• Provide support to other departments and team members as needed.

• Maintain flexibility to work on varying shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• Comply with all hotel policies, including appearance and dress code standards.

• Perform other duties assigned by management.

Other:

Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position. Employees with irregular attendance will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel. In addition, attendance at all scheduled training sessions and meetings is required.

Upon employment, all employees are required to fully comply with LAZ Hospitality rules and regulations for the safe and effective operation of the facilities. Employees who violate the rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS

In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the manager based upon the particular requirements of the hotel:

- Relay any problem situations or damaged areas to Banquet Management in a timely manner for immediate action.

- Perform other duties as requested, such as moving office furniture and cleaning carpet and chairs.

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Minimum 1 year banquet houseperson experience required

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining professionalism and composure.

• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and maintain positive working relationships.

• Self-motivated, dependable, and organized.

• Ability to follow instructions and complete tasks with minimal supervision.

• Read, write, and communicate in fluent English.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.

• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, kneel, and lift as required to perform job duties.

• Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to climb stairs and navigate event spaces safely.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential duties/functions.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

LAZ Parking is an equal opportunity employer. In all our employment practices, including hiring, we are firmly committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetics, Vietnam era, special disabled, recently separated and other protected veterans, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. No question in our application process is used for the process of limiting or excluding any applicant's consideration for employment on such grounds.

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