Banquet Setup

The Country Inn & Suites, Mankato, is currently seeking energetic, fun & friendly individuals who want to provide excellent guest service. The Banquet Setup Associate’s primary responsibility is to uphold the hotel's high standards of excellence by providing the highest quality of service to guests. The Banquet Setup Associate is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and organization of any banquet rooms, hallways, and storage and service areas. This position requires setting up the banquet room(s) per the specifications of the banquet order and then resetting the room(s) to its original state after the event has concluded.

We are hiring Part-Time Banquet Servers to work flexible Mornings, Afternoons, Evenings, and Nights. Hours would vary from Weekdays to Weekends. Due to the nature of the job, hours are not set and depend on the event. This position requires setting up tables, chairs, risers, and more.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:
1. Must have the ability to provide professional and courteous guest service.
2. Must have good time management skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
3. Must have good organizational skills, the ability to multitask and work in a fast paced environment.
4. Must have the ability to understand and follow verbal/written instructions and communicate both verbally and in writing.
5. Must have the ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude during all interactions.
6. Must have the ability to work a variety of shifts in order to meet business need.
7. Previous banquet or event experience preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Assists all guests in a professional and courteous manner.
2. Performs job duties and responsibilities in a cost effective manner and within budgetary guidelines.
3. Maintains the cleanliness and organization of all banquet rooms, hallways, and storage and service areas.
4. Routinely inventories and cares for banquet supplies such as linens, chairs, china, glassware, flatware and decorations.
5. Sets up the banquet rooms per the specification of the BEOs, and then resets the rooms to the original state after the event has concluded.
6. Assists during events, including duties such as assisting servers, transporting tables and equipment, reporting maintenance issues to management and assisting guests as necessary.
7. May be required to assist with the setup of audio-visual equipment or assisting with the transport of food, beverages, decorations and equipment to an off-premise event location.
8. Thoroughly communicates with management and banquet associates through daily communication and attends required meetings.
9. Understands and applies all facility safety and security procedures as required to maintain a safe and secure environment for associates and guests.
Banquet Setup Job Description
10. Keeps supervisor promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance coming to his/her attention so prompt corrective action can be taken.
11. Performs all other duties as assigned.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
1. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising guest satisfaction or essential business functions.
2. The intent of this job description is not to state or imply that the duties listed are the only duties that will be performed by the individual in this position. Associates will be required to follow any other job related instructions and to perform any other job related duties as requested by their supervisor.

EOE M/F/Vet/Disability

We are an E-Verify Participating employer.

Candidates offered employment must submit to a background check and drug test.