Convention Set Up Crew - Banquets

Crestline Hotels and Resorts; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A major hotel chain in Newport News, Virginia, seeks a part-time Convention Setup team member to join their Banquet team. Responsibilities include setting up and breaking down function areas, ensuring cleanliness, and maintaining knowledge of hotel policies. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent vocational training, prior experience in hospitality, and adhere to safety guidelines. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent vocational training certificate.
• Experience in a similar role in the hospitality industry.
• Knowledge of room set-ups and cleaning techniques.

Responsibilities

• Setup and breakdown function areas according to requirements.
• Inspect cleanliness and working condition of equipment.
• Empty trash containers and refill supplies as needed.

Skills

Knowledge of proper chemical handling

Previous experience in hospitality

Adherence to timelines

Guest relations training

Education

High school graduate or equivalent vocational training

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for a part-time Convention Setup team member to join our Banquet team! Apply Today!

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain complete knowledge of daily scheduled group functions, times, locations, and number of people.
• Know the location of all hotel function space and names of rooms, all styles of meeting and banquet room settings, correct maintenance and use of equipment, and all department/hotel policies and safety guidelines.
• Use correct cleaning chemicals for designated items and surfaces, according to OSHA regulations and hotel requirements.
• Review assignment sheets with Supervisor and update completed assignments.
• Inspect set rooms for cleanliness and alignment with group requirements; rectify any deficiencies.
• Inspect cleanliness and working condition of all equipment and supplies to be set up in function areas; 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 the group and in accordance with departmental standards.
• Refresh rooms as scheduled, following departmental standards.
• Break down function areas as scheduled in accordance with 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 equivalent work experience.
• Previous experience in a 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.