Banquet Set Up

**SUMMARY**:To assist in the set up and breakdown of conference meeting rooms according to specific diagrams, event BEOs, and event or meeting requirements.

**AVAILABILITY**:Must be flexible and able to work day shifts, evening shifts, early mornings, weekends and holidays.

**ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Complete physical setup, cleaning and arrangement of tables, linens, and equipment according to BEO
- Setup portable bars, cocktail hours, food stations and arrange buffets when necessary
- Manage banquet linen inventory to ensure enough items are stocked and available
- Refresh meeting spaces and clean event rooms according to specifications
- Provide excellent service to all BEOs coming in to the resort
- Exhibit teamwork to ensure the event is setup in an efficient manner
- Setup tables, chairs, linens with center pieces, and silverware for all events
- Assist servers completing their tasks when necessary by arranging plates, running bars, and setting up beverage stations
- Tear down meeting and event rooms daily including but not limited to stripping the room of all furniture and resetting the room per the BEO
- Use matching linen colors on all tables checking to be sure that we use either faded or non-faded linens matching on each table
- Steam or mist table linens with hot water for a smooth and professional appearance
- Maintain set up schedule to ensure all meeting rooms are set up on time designated function.
- Take care of all conference equipment and report any need for replacements or new equipment to management
- Ensure all services to members are provided in a highly professional and efficient manner with strong attention to detail
- Secure all windows, turn off HVAC, shut off all lights, lock doors and utilize the wood dowels to lock sliding glass doors at the end of each event
- Attend banquet and pre-event meetings
- Perform other duties as directed by management

**QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & ABILITIES**

Listed below are the qualifications that represent the knowledge, skills, and/or ability to perform this job successfully:

- Must be capable of meeting deadlines and working under pressure
- Ability to understand and carry out written and verbal instructions
- Willingness to work nights and weekends
- Strong customer service skills
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Must be able to work independently
- Knowledge of appropriate table settings and service ware
- Must be at least 18 years of age

**EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE**
- 1-2 years of banquet setup or serving experience required
- Resort and/or hospitality experience preferred

**LANGUAGE SKILLS**
- Must speak and communicate in English
- Must be able to clearly communicate with guests, management and coworkers

**CERTIFICATES & LICENSES**
- Must provide valid document(s) to work in the US
- Valid California Driver License is required
- Food Handlers Certification required