Full Time Event Lead - Courtyard by Marriott

Terratron; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with matching

Paid time off

Hotel discounts worldwide

On-Demand Pay

50% discount at Terratron outlets

Job summary

Terratron is seeking an Event Lead to support the Event Supervisor in delivering exceptional service for events, meetings, and celebrations. You will lead service during shifts, assist with setup, safety, guest assistance, and readiness, while guiding the event team under supervision.

The role emphasizes professional presentation, reliable multitasking, strong communication, and teamwork to ensure seamless execution and guest satisfaction across Terratron properties.

Qualifications

• Professional, courteous, service-focused.
• Reliable, self-motivated, responsible with time management.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist guests professionally in service areas.
• Review BEOs and ensure event spaces match details.
• Provide shift-level direction to Event Servers.
• Maintain event timing, service flow, and readiness.
• Serve food and beverages, including alcohol where permitted.
• Follow safety, sanitary, and workplace guidelines.
• Lead event breakdown and restore spaces.
• Assist with cash handling, inventory, and vendor activity.

Skills

Time management

Communication skills

Independence

Teamwork

Multitasking

Food safety

Job description

Be part of the team that brings celebrations, meetings, and special occasions to life through attentive service, teamwork, leadership, and care. The Event Lead supports the

Event Supervisor with event execution, service, setup, safety, guest assistance, communication, and event readiness while helping guide the event team during assigned shifts.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Greet and assist guests professionally while being present in service areas
• Review BEOs and help ensure event spaces are set according to event details
• Provide shift-level direction and support to Event Servers under the guidance of the Event Supervisor
• Help maintain event timing, service flow, supplies, and overall readiness
• Serve food and beverages, including alcohol where assigned and permitted
• Monitor event spaces and assist with clearing, replenishing, cleanliness, and organization
• Communicate guest, client, staffing, supply, maintenance, or safety concerns to the Event Supervisor
• Follow and reinforce safe food, alcohol service, sanitary, and workplace guidelines
• Help lead event breakdown and ensure spaces are returned to standard condition
• Support cash handling, inventory, ordering, and vendor activity where assigned
• Ask for proof of age when alcohol is served and applicable
• Run food, support culinary teams, and assist with service needs as assigned
• Adhere to company policies, standards, procedures, and property-specific expectations
• Extend professionalism to guests, residents, customers, clients, vendors, and associates
• Be proactive, prompt, dependable, and attentive to detail
• Act with integrity, demonstrate teamwork, and maintain the spirit to serve
• Maintain a clean, professional appearance and be in uniform as assigned
• Understand and follow basic safety, security, and emergency procedures
• Support a culturally diverse workplace and comply with applicable Federal and State laws
• Assist in other departments or property-specific tasks as business needs require
• Maintain sanitary conditions and follow safe food, beverage, and alcohol service expectations applicable to the role

Who Are You?

• You are professional, courteous, and service-focused
• You are reliable, self-motivated, and responsible with time management
• You are highly dependable and organized with the ability to multi-task
• You can communicate verbally and in writing
• You act with integrity and have the spirit to serve
• You are motivated and able to work independently

Essential Skills and Experience

• Reliable, self-motivated, and responsible time management
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to multitask, stay organized, and adapt to business needs
• Ability to carry a service tray to serve food and beverages
• Flexible scheduling may be required based on business needs, including weekends, holidays, days, evenings, and nights
• Ability to work with cleaning chemicals and work safely per Federal, State, Terratron, and Brand policies

Benefits Overview

Competitive benefits package with a variety of benefits and perks available based on eligibility

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options for eligible full-time associates
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Paid time off, sick time off, and volunteer time off
• Hotel discounts worldwide for eligible associates
• Additional voluntary supplemental benefits
• 50% discount at all Terratron food and beverage outlets
• Now offering On-Demand Pay!

This job description provides a general overview of the role and is not intended to include all duties or responsibilities. Job duties, responsibilities, and requirements may be modified, expanded, or reassigned at any time, with or without notice, to meet business needs. Terratron, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.