Banquet Setup Specialist for Flawless Events

reitmr; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Parental Leave

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels in Columbus 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 property. This role suits someone who stays active, works in a team, and helps create seamless event experiences in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

You will coordinate with Banquets, Culinary, Stewarding, Engineering, and Operations to ensure accurate room setups, safe equipment handling,

Qualifications

• Previous banquet, hospitality, hotel, event setup, housekeeping, warehouse, facilities, or operational experience preferred.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up and break down banquet rooms, meeting spaces, conference areas, buffets, stages, dance floors, and event equipment according to banquet event orders (BEOs) and hotel standards.
• Arrange tables, chairs, linens, staging, audiovisual equipment, and event setups accurately and efficiently for meetings, weddings, conferences, and special events.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and presentation standards across banquet spaces, storage rooms, hallways, and back-of-house event areas.
• Assist with room resets, event transitions, and operational changes throughout banquet service periods.
• Support banquet operations by replenishing supplies, maintaining event readiness, and assisting Banquet Servers and leadership teams as needed.
• Operate banquet equipment safely including carts, dollies, staging equipment, tables, chairs, and setup tools.
• Follow hotel safety procedures, operational guidelines, and event setup standards at all times.
• Assist with inventory organization, storage management, and transportation of banquet equipment and supplies throughout the property.
• Partner closely with Banquets, Culinary, Stewarding, Engineering, and Operations teams to support smooth event execution.
• Respond quickly and professionally to operational requests and last-minute setup adjustments during events.
• Help foster a collaborative, energetic, and guest-focused culture aligned with Sonesta's People People philosophy.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Banquet setup

Hospitality operations

Teamwork

Communication

Organization

Job description

Sonesta International Hotels in Columbus 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 property. This role suits someone who stays active, works in a team, and helps create seamless event experiences in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

You will coordinate with Banquets, Culinary, Stewarding, Engineering, and Operations to ensure accurate room setups, safe equipment handling,