Banquet House Attendant - Part Time

We’re People People. Are you? We’re Sonesta International Hotels—the 8th largest hotel company in the U.S. (and growing fast). With a dynamic mix of full-service and focused hotels across major cities, our diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties means we’re everywhere our guests need us to be. But here’s the thing—we’re not just in the business of hotels, we’re in the business of people. We bring service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and create experiences that genuinely connect—delivering quality, value, and memorable stays across 1,000+ properties in eight countries (and counting). What this role is all about At Sonesta, unforgettable events start long before guests arrive — and our Banquet House Persons help bring those experiences to life behind the scenes. As a Banquet House Person, you’ll play a key role in setting up, maintaining, and breaking down banquet and event spaces for meetings, conferences, weddings, and special events across the hotel. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys staying active, working as part of a team, and helping create seamless event experiences in a fast-paced hospitality environment. If you’re dependable, hands‑on, and passionate about hospitality operations — we’d love to meet you. What you’ll be doing Set up and break down banquet rooms, meeting spaces, conference areas, buffets, stages, dance floors, and event equipment according to banquet event orders (BEOs) and hotel standards. Arrange tables, chairs, linens, staging, audiovisual equipment, and event setups accurately and efficiently for meetings, weddings, conferences, and special events. Maintain cleanliness, organization, and presentation standards across banquet spaces, storage rooms, hallways, and back-of-house event areas. Assist with room resets, event transitions, and operational changes throughout banquet service periods. Support banquet operations by replenishing supplies, maintaining event readiness, and assisting Banquet Servers and leadership teams as needed. Operate banquet equipment safely including carts, dollies, staging equipment, tables, chairs, and setup tools. Follow hotel safety procedures, operational guidelines, and event setup standards at all times. Assist with inventory organization, storage management, and transportation of banquet equipment and supplies throughout the property. Partner closely with Banquets, Culinary, Stewarding, Engineering, and Operations teams to support smooth event execution. Respond quickly and professionally to operational requests and last time adjustments during events. Help foster a collaborative, energetic, and guest‑focused culture aligned with Sonesta’s People People philosophy. Any other duties as assigned. What great looks like Previous banquet, hospitality, hotel, event setup, housekeeping, warehouse, facilities, or operational experience preferred. Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced hospitality and events environment. Strong teamwork, communication, and organizational skills. Strong attention to detail with a focus on room setup accuracy, cleanliness, and operational readiness. Ability to multitask and adapt quickly during high-volume events and changing operational needs. Knowledge of banquet setup styles, event operations, and hotel banquet procedures preferred. Positive attitude with a strong work ethic and willingness to support the team wherever needed. Flexible availability including mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and late-night event support as needed. A passion for hospitality, teamwork, operational excellence, and creating memorable event experiences behind the scenes. Anticipated Pay Range & Additional Job Information $17 How we reward you Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match Paid Vacation & Sick Time Paid Parental Leave Company‑Paid Life Insurance Company‑Paid Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Accident Insurance Educational Assistance Sonesta Hotel Discounts (yes, you’ll want to use these) Additional Perks & Employee Discounts Our Commitment to You Sonesta is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. At Sonesta, we value our team members as individuals who enhance our guests’ experiences with their unique skills and contributions. We actively support professional growth and personal happiness in each of our employees at each of our hotels, resorts, suites and cruise ships. We seek out people who will eagerly partner with us to improve the overall Sonesta experience for our guests, and the overall Sonesta experience for their fellow colleagues. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sonesta International Hotels Corporation