Banquet Porter-Convention Set Up

Reno, NV, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Flexible

On-call

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

flexible schedule

Employee Discounts

Career development opportunities

Job Description

This company is a professional hospitality and event services provider specializing in banquet and meeting space management. Renowned for creating memorable experiences, the company is dedicated to delivering exceptional service in diverse event settings including conferences, weddings, corporate meetings, and special occasions. With a firm commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness, safety, and efficiency, the company emphasizes teamwork, professionalism, and a guest-centered approach to service.

The Banquet Setup Porter is a crucial role within the company's event operations team. This position involves executing the preparation, setup, and teardown of banquet and meeting spaces to ensure venues are impeccably arranged and ready for events. Responsibilities include moving furniture and equipment such as chairs, tables, stage platforms, and dance floor sections; operating carts; and maintaining the cleanliness and safety of work areas in compliance with health department standards and fire codes. The role demands physical stamina, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment. Additionally, the Banquet Setup Porter is expected to interact with guests politely and professionally, fostering a positive experience for all event attendees. This position might require flexibility with working hours, including shifts during nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call standby as business needs dictate. Overall, the role is essential to the smooth and successful execution of events, contributing significantly to client satisfaction and the company's reputation in the hospitality industry.

Job Requirements

Ability to work in a team environment
Able to communicate in English, both in written and oral form
Ability of simple reading, math, writing and complex task completion skills
Skills including instructing, precision working, following instructions, influencing others, memorization, problem solving, independent judgment, and decision making
Flexible to work all shifts including on-call/standby, holidays, nights, and weekend hours
Must be a minimum of 18 years of age

Job Qualifications

Previous experience as a banquet set up porter preferred
Any combination of education, training, or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
Ability to work in a team environment
Able to communicate in English, both in written and oral form
Ability of simple reading, math, writing and complex task completion skills
Skills including instructing, precision working, following instructions, influencing others, memorization, problem solving, independent judgment, and decision making
Flexible to work all shifts including on-call/standby, holidays, nights, and weekend hours
Must be a minimum of 18 years of age

Job Duties

Execute the preparation, setup, and teardown of banquet areas and meeting spaces including moving furniture and stage platforms, lifting heavy objects such as chairs, tables, and dance floor sections and pushing or pulling carts
Interact with guests in a polite and professional manner
Maintain the cleanliness of work areas and equipment in accordance with Health Department standards and fire codes from the City of Nevada
Any other duties as assigned within the scope of this position