Convention Set Up Crew - Banquets

Crestline Hotels & Resorts; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

Crestline Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Convention Setup Crew member for the Doubletree Canton by Hilton. You will assist in setting up and breaking down furniture and conference materials for events, ensuring rooms meet group requirements and safety standards.

Preferred candidates have a high school diploma and hospitality experience, with strong teamwork and guest relations skills to support high-quality service in a hotel conference setting.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Previous hospitality or housekeeping experience preferred.
• Knowledge of room set-ups and standard equipment.
• Ability to follow timelines and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Set up rooms with tables, chairs, staging, and equipment as requested.
• Arrange linens and tabletop items per group specifications.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper condition of equipment between functions.
• Refresh and breakdown function spaces according to procedures.
• Follow cleaning chemicals guidelines and safety procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Guest relations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

As a wholly owned subsidiary of the Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company the Doubletree Canton by Hilton is already a high performing and extremely important asset within the company. If you are looking to be part of a high growth, visionary environment with a focus on team building and culture then we would love to connect.

Overview

The Convention Setup Crew is responsible for the setup and breakdown of furniture and other conference materials within the conference rooms of a Conference Center.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain complete knowledge of a) Daily scheduled group functions, times, locations, amount of people. b) Location of all Hotel function space and names of rooms. c) All styles of meeting and Banquet room settings. d) Correct maintenance and use of equipment. e) All Departmental/Hotel policies and procedures. f) All safety guidelines.
• Use correct cleaning chemicals for designated items/surfaces, according to OSHA regulations and hotel requirements.
• Review assignment sheets with Supervisor; update completed assignments.
• Inspect set rooms for cleanliness and agreement to group requirements; rectify any deficiencies.
• Inspect cleanliness and working condition of all equipment and supplies to be set up in function area; rectify any deficiencies.
• Set up rooms and function areas with designated tables, chairs, staging, dance floor, flipcharts, easels, blackboards, and other equipment as specified by group requirements and in accordance with departmental standards.
• Set up table linens, skirting and tabletop items (water pitchers, ashtrays, glasses, etc.) as specified by group and in accordance with departmental standards.
• Refresh rooms as scheduled, following departmental standards.
• Breakdown function areas as scheduled in accordance to departmental procedures.
• Empty trash containers, ashtrays, and ash urns in public areas into proper containers for recycling.
• Empty vacuum cleaner bags, replace and clean machines. Return soiled linens/skirting to Laundry.

Education And Experience

• High school graduate/equivalent vocational training certificate or work equivalent.
• Previous experience in similar position in the Hospitality industry.
• Knowledge of various room set-ups and standard equipment involved. Knowledge of proper chemical handling and cleaning techniques.
• Adhere to timelines in completion of set-ups.
• Previous guest relations training.

Crestline Hotels & Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or disability status.