Banquet/Convention Setup

Job Details

Description

Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor is currently searching for Banquet Setup positions!

Here at Sunseeker Resorts, you will have the chance to experience more than 60,000 square feet of modern and new state of the art installations. The Banquet/Convention Setup position will ensure proper room setup, event breakdown, cleanliness and maintenance of all of our top-of-the-line banquet equipment and our modern function rooms.

All duties are performed in accordance with department and Sunseeker Resorts policies, practices, and procedures.

Job Duties

• Set up all meeting rooms to the specifications of the guest. This includes considerable physical activity in transporting heavy materials such as staging, tables, chairs, dance floors, etc., from storage area to meeting rooms.
• Review Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and diagrams, and complete setup accordingly.
• Supply and replenish meeting rooms with clean glasses and fresh water.
• Break down all meeting rooms where meetings have concluded so the room will be available to be reset for the next function.
• Assist Banquet Manager in preparation for banquet guests and ensure positive guest experience.
• Check equipment and electrical hook ups for proper working order and report any items in need of repair.
• Ensure equipment is handled and stored safely.
• Maintain established cleaning schedule of meeting rooms and ballrooms so the rooms stay presentable at all times.
• Follow all safety procedures.
• Perform any other job duties as necessary.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

Combination of Education and Experience will be considered. Sunseeker Resorts performs criminal background checks on all candidates. Candidates will need to be authorized to work in the US as defined by the Immigration Act of 1986. Sunseeker Resorts uses E-Verify to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. For more details on E-Verify visit e-verify.gov. Pre-employment drug screenings are required for this position as a condition of employment.

• High School Diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience as a banquet houseperson, event setup, or similar role?
  
  

Other Minimum Requirements

• Knowledge of various types of equipment and set up styles used in the meeting rooms. For example: different table types (round, schoolroom, etc.).
• Ability to lift and move multiple tables and chairs and podiums weighing up to 100 lbs. through a crowded room with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Strong team player with a results-oriented attitude
• Ability to multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays
• Ability to function well under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet established deadlines
• Must possess mature personal discretion and sound judgment
• Professional appearance and demeanor, adhering to all grooming and uniform guidelines, including slip resistant shoes
• Excellent customer service skills and an ability to communicate effectively, in English (via phone and in-person)
• Strong self-motivation, leadership, and organizational skills
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and unexpected situations
• Proficiency required in reading, writing, and mathematics, in English
• Ability to take direction and collaborate in a team environment
• Effective communication and keeping composure when working with disgruntled or challenging guests
• Ability to take direction and collaborate in a team environment
• Able to work unsupervised for extensive periods and to demonstrate good judgment when dealing with customers and peers
  
  

Sunseeker Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and is committed to creating a diverse workplace environment. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

For more information, see www.sunseekerresorts.com