Banquets- Banquet Setup

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Banquet Setup provides the set-up of any meeting space and audio-visual services in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner according to the Auburn University Hotel and Dixon Conference Center's high standards of quality.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responds to all guest or employee requests promptly and efficiently.
• Set up and maintain banquet room, A/V and other duties as instructed by Banquet Manager, Assistant Banquet Manager, Conference Service Manager, and/or Set-Up Manager to include chairs, tables, linens, lecterns, etc.
• Responsible for attending huddles before events to learn function particulars, including guest and hotel expectations.
• Greet guests and respond to requests in a friendly and courteous manner.
• When a meeting or banquet is complete, reset the banquet room according to Banquet Manager and Set-Up Manager's specifications to ensure the readiness of the room for the following function or potential client walk-through.
• Perform all assigned side work including straightening up storage areas.
• Perform general cleaning tasks using standard hotel cleaning products, adhering to health standards and other maintenance issues.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to comprehend and apply written product-labeling instructions to enable the safe application of products and processes within the hotel.
• Basic familiarity with video/audio editing equipment and software required.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Education & Experience:

• Any combination of education, training, or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• A/V, IT experience is required.
• Prior hospitality experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to transport up to 100 lbs. through a crowded room on a continuous basis throughout the shift.
• Prolonged periods of walking, standing, and sitting.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.