Widewaters Hotels is looking for a fun and enthusiastic Banquet Set Up/House person to join our awesome team! Immediately, upon starting you’ll be eligible to participate in our Associate Referral Bonus Program, which puts extra money in your pocket to help us recruit! You’ll also be joining a team of dedicated individuals that truly care about creating memorable moments for our guests. Apply with us today, we’re hiring great team members now! When you join our team, you will receive a $300 Sign-On Bonus for this position! As our newest team member, you will receive $100 as soon as your 1st paycheck, and the remaining $200 paid out after 90 days of employment with the company. The Banquet Setup person is responsible for proper set up, tear down, and maintenance of all meeting and banquet spaces, including properly storing and maintaining all equipment.

What you will be doing

Follows Banquet Event Orders with strong attention to detail.

Be informed of hotel standard operating procedures and aware of various types of set-up.

Maintain the banquet storerooms in a neat and organized manner stocked with any and all appropriate supplies necessary for meeting and food service functions.

Maintain an open line of communication at all times with any and all departments.

Maintain a commitment to customer service and guest satisfaction.

Offer warm and sincere welcome/farewell for all guests including use of guest name& good eye contact with each guest.

Prepare all banquet space prior and events.

Assist the banquet servers/captains with clearing of tables as needed.

Assist the A/V team with setting up equipment.

Assist with all set-up and removal functions to include setting silverware, draping tables, linens, folding napkins and arranging centerpieces/décor.

Assemble and disassemble dance floors.

Arranges buffets, stages, and podiums.

Report any needed repairs immediately to supervisor (such as leaky faucets or toilets, loose tiles, broken window panes, missing nuts or screws, etc.).

Clean meeting space including, but not limited to, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, polishing, wiping areas and washing walls before and after events.

Perform any assigned task not outlined above that the associate has the ability to perform.

Requirements

High School education or equivalent.

One (1) year of experience in food and beverage is preferred.

Knowledge of proper cleaning techniques, requirements, and use of banquet equipment.

Ability to communicate satisfactorily with guests, management, and co-workers.

CPR certification is a plus.

Must have absolute respect for guest property.

Must have a positive attitude at all times.