Event Setup Crew – Be Behind the Magic

Jekyll Club; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking pass

Free employee meals

401k match after 1 year

Discounts on food & hotel stays

On-demand pay

Job summary

Jekyll Island Club Resort is seeking dependable, energetic Banquet Setup Crew members to prepare wedding, meeting, and special event spaces on Jekyll Island. This hands-on role emphasizes teamwork, physical activity, and pride in creating guest experiences.

You will set up, arrange, and reset event spaces, work with multiple departments, and help maintain safe, organized banquet areas. Competitive pay and benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Previous banquet or event setup experience preferred, but not required.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfort with manual lifting and physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Set up and break down banquet and event spaces according to event specifications.
• Arrange tables, chairs, linens, staging, and other event equipment.
• Assist with moving and organizing banquet furniture and supplies.
• Prepare meeting rooms and spaces for upcoming functions.
• Reset event spaces efficiently between functions.
• Maintain clean, organized banquet and storage areas.
• Work closely with Banquet Managers, Servers, Bartenders, Culinary, and other departments.
• Assist the Banquets team with operational needs before, during, and after events.
• Help ensure every event space is guest-ready and meets resort standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Safety awareness

Customer service

Job description

Description

Description

Join the team behind some of Jekyll Island's most memorable events!!!

From elegant weddings and corporate meetings to large celebrations and special events, our Banquet Setup Crew helps bring every event to life. If you enjoy staying active, working with a team, and seeing your hard work transform a space, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!!

Enjoy:

- FREE Jekyll Island Annual Parking Pass

- FREE Employee Meals

The JOB

Jekyll Island Club Resort is looking for dependable, energetic, and team-oriented individuals to join our Banquet Setup Crew.

As a member of the Banquet Setup team, you will play an important role in preparing our event spaces for weddings, meetings, banquets, and other special events. This is a hands‑on position that is perfect for someone who enjoys an active work environment and takes pride in creating exceptional experiences for our guests.

What You'll Do:

• Set up and break down banquet and event spaces according to event specifications
• Arrange tables, chairs, linens, staging, and other event equipment
• Assist with moving and organizing banquet furniture and supplies
• Prepare meeting rooms, ballrooms, and outdoor event spaces for upcoming functions
• Reset event spaces efficiently between functions
• Maintain clean, organized, and presentable banquet and storage areas
• Work closely with Banquet Managers, Servers, Bartenders, Culinary, and other departments
• Assist the Banquets team with operational needs before, during, and after events
• Help ensure every event space is guest‑ready and meets resort standards
• Follow all safety procedures when lifting, moving, and handling equipment
• Provide friendly and professional service when interacting with guests and fellow team members

Physical Requirements

This is an active, physically demanding position that involves the setup and breakdown of banquet and event spaces.

• Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull heavy banquet equipment and supplies throughout the shift.
• Regularly moves and sets up tables, chairs, staging, dance floors, event equipment, and other banquet furnishings.
• Must be comfortable with repetitive lifting, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and carrying.
• Ability to remain on your feet and physically active for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to safely perform setup and breakdown duties independently and as part of a team.
• Must follow proper lifting techniques and all resort safety procedures when handling heavy or bulky equipment.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands‑on, physical work and working with a team to transform event spaces for weddings, meetings, banquets, and special events.

The BENEFITS:

In return, you are rewarded with a competitive compensation package, including:

• Competitive pay including tips and incentives
• Affordable medical, dental, vision, long‑term and short‑term disability, and life insurance benefits. Pet insurance too!
• 401k plan with employer matching after 1 year
• Complimentary meals
• Paid time off and holidays
• Free Jekyll Island annual parking pass
• Food & hotel discounts at Noble House Hotels & Resorts nationwide, for you and your family
• Career growth opportunities
• On‑Demand Pay - Your Pay before Payday

Our CULTURE

The passion of our people is our greatest asset. We are a part of Noble House Hotels and Resorts offering a collection of luxury hotels and resorts. We provide our guests and members with exceptional service and most memorable experiences. People who best fit Jekyll Island Club Resort are sharp, hardworking, and reliable team players.

Our VALUES

A primary focus for Noble House is to impart our core values to each and every team member. These include:

- Rooted In Family - Stay A While - Come As You Are - Pay It Forward - Do The Right Thing - Make Things Better - Happy To Help.

Requirements

Physical Requirements

This is an active, physically demanding position that involves the setup and breakdown of banquet and event spaces.

• Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull heavy banquet equipment and supplies throughout the shift.
• Regularly moves and sets up tables, chairs, staging, dance floors, event equipment, and other banquet furnishings.
• Must be comfortable with repetitive lifting, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and carrying.
• Ability to remain on your feet and physically active for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to safely perform setup and breakdown duties independently and as part of a team.
• Must follow proper lifting techniques and all resort safety procedures when handling heavy or bulky equipment.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands‑on, physical work and working with a team to transform event spaces for weddings, meetings, banquets, and special events.

• Previous banquet, event setup, hospitality, warehouse, moving, or other hands‑on experience is preferred, but not required
• Positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team
• Dependable, hardworking, and able to work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment
• Comfortable performing the physical requirements of the position
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow banquet event specifications
• Flexible availability required; hours will vary based on business and event needs
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule that may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Noble House Hotels & Resorts are proud to encourage and support an environment where everyone can be a successful team member (come as they are) as their true authentic self. We are an equal opportunity workplace and employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, disability, gender/sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. We are committed to building a team (rooted in family) and a workplace where we are all able to be successful based solely on our individual qualifications, experience, abilities and job performance.