Banquet Houseperson On Call

Pier Sixty Six•Fort Lauderdale, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Pier Sixty-Six Resort is seeking a dedicated and professional Banquet Houseperson to support banquet operations at its luxury waterfront resort in Fort Lauderdale. The role supports the preparation and operation of events by setting up, inspecting, maintaining, and breaking down event spaces, ensuring they are clean, organized, safe, and ready for guests. The position reports to the Director of Banquets and works closely with banquet captains, servers, supervisors, and event coordinators. This is an on-call role with schedules that may vary according to event requirements.

Requirements

Ability to lift and move heavy furniture and equipment safely, including lifting and carrying more than 50 pounds as required.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform physical work for extended periods.
Strong teamwork, communication, and time-management skills.
Attention to detail and ability to follow floor plans and instructions.
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts.
Professional appearance and a positive attitude.
Ability to push, pull, and maneuver heavy tables, chairs, banquet carts, staging, and other event equipment.
Ability to perform repetitive lifting, carrying, reaching, and moving tasks throughout a shift.
Ability to follow safety procedures, use available mechanical aids, and request team-lifting assistance when needed.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous hotel, banquet, hospitality, or event setup experience.

Responsibilities

Arrange tables, chairs, stages, dance floors, and other equipment according to event floor plans.
Set up linens, table settings, chairs, podiums, and other items required for events.
Remove and store tables, chairs, linens, and equipment after events.
Keep banquet rooms, storage areas, and service areas clean, organized, and free of hazards.
Safely move, transport, and store banquet furniture, audiovisual equipment, and other supplies.
Work with banquet captains, servers, supervisors, and event coordinators to support smooth event operations.
Adjust room layouts and equipment arrangements in response to last-minute event requests.
Inspect event spaces to ensure they are clean, properly arranged, and ready before guests arrive.
Follow safety procedures, proper lifting techniques, and hotel safety, sanitation, and security policies.
Respond professionally to requests from guests and event staff.
Load supplies, replenish equipment, and prepare rooms for upcoming functions.
Perform additional tasks assigned by supervisors.