Banquet Setup

Job Description

Job Description

The Country Inn & Suites of Mankato is seeking customer focused individuals who enjoy who enjoy providing excellent guest service. The Banquet Setup Associate’s primary responsibility is to uphold the restaurant’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 all banquet rooms, hallways, and storage and service areas. This position requires setting up the banquet rooms per the specifications of the BEOs and then resetting the banquet rooms to the original state after the event has concluded.

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 to meet business needs.
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 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, decorations, and equipment to an off-premises 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.
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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

We offer flexible hours, competitive pay, bonus eligibility, annual performance based increases, hotel discounts, vacation pay, 401k and benefits to regular, full-time associates after eligibility requirements have been met (free medical for employees and highly discounted for spouse/child/family). Part-time associates are eligible for 401k and our wellness package after eligibility requirements have been met.

Pay: $13.00

Job Type: Part-Time

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

We are an E-Verify participating employer.

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