Banquet Setup - The Historic Cavalier Hotel

HEI Hotels & Resorts; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Vacation and Holidays

Pet insurance

401(k) with matching

Hotel room discounts

Job summary

HEI Hotels & Resorts, managing The Historic Cavalier Hotel and Beach Club in Virginia Beach, seeks a Banquet Setup Attendant to ensure exceptional guest experiences. You will assist the Banquet Manager, set up meeting rooms, transport tables, chairs, and equipment, and maintain clean, ready spaces.

The role is physically demanding, requiring long periods of standing and teamwork. HEI offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities within its hotel portfolio.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of equipment and setup styles for meeting rooms (tables, rounds, schoolroom).
• Ability to lift/move tables, chairs, and podiums up to 100 lbs.
• Position requires significant physical activity throughout shift.
• Ability to move/drive goods on a cart up to 500 lbs.
• Stand for long periods and maintain productivity during shifts.
• Effective verbal and written communication; adapt style as needed.
• Ability to adjust communication style for different audiences.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with supervisor to stay aware of tasks.
• Set up all meeting rooms to guest specifications, transporting materials as needed.
• Supply/ replenish meeting rooms with clean glasses and water.
• Break down rooms after events and return items to storage for next use.
• Maintain cleaning schedule for meeting rooms and ballrooms.
• Be available to work regularly and follow attendance rules.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Room setup knowledge

Heavy lifting

High physical activity

Heavy cart handling

Long periods standing

Verbal and written communication

Adaptable communication

Job description

About Us

HEI Hotels & Resorts is proud to welcome The Historic Cavalier Hotel and Beach Club, Autograph Collection, to our growing portfolio of distinguished properties. Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean from Virginia Beach's North End, this iconic luxury hotel blends historic charm with modern sophistication. Featuring elegantly curated guest rooms, award-winning dining, a luxury spa, on-site bourbon distillery and exceptional service, the property delivers a premier hospitality experience and is recognized as one of the East Coast's most celebrated coastal destinations. At HEI, we understand that exceptional hotels are built by exceptional people. Our continued success is driven by our associates - the heart of every guest experience. Where people choose to work matters. In return for that choice, we are committed to providing competitive compensation and benefits, industry-leading tools and training, and a culture that empowers growth and excellence. Simply put, we honor the privilege of our associates choosing HEI by investing in them - ensuring they thrive, grow, and elevate every property we serve.

Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization!
We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.

Compensation

Salary Range: $21.00 - $21.00 Hourly
Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? No
Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No

Overview

Assist Banquet Manager in the preparing for banquet guests and ensure positive guest experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Communicate with supervisor throughout shift to be aware of the work.
• Set up all meeting rooms to the specifications of the guest. This includes considerable physical activity in transporting awkward and heavy materials such as staging, tables, chairs, dance floors, etc., from storage area to meeting rooms.
• Supply and replenish meeting rooms with clean glasses and fresh water.
• Break down all meeting rooms where meetings have concluded and return to storage closet so the room will be available to be reset for the next function.
• Maintain established cleaning schedule of meeting rooms and ballrooms so the rooms stay presentable at all times.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of various types of equipment and set up styles used in the meeting rooms. For example: different table types (round, schoolroom, etc.).
• Ability to lift and move multiple tables and chairs and podiums weighing up to 100 lbs. through a crowded room with or without reasonable accommodation.
• This position requires considerable physical activity on a continuous basis throughout the shift for room set up and break down with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise move or push goods on a hand cart/truck weighing a maximum of 500 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.
• Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Benefits

HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you! For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through EyeMed. Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off.HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA. For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future. Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status.

HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.