Banquet Set-up Lead

Denver Museum of Nature & Science • Denver, CO

9d • $22 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

The Banquet Set-up Lead at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science leads event setup and breakdown, working with Banquet Captains to translate floor plans into accurately arranged event spaces. The role coordinates setups across multiple museum spaces, maintains knowledge of banquet inventory and equipment, and ensures setups meet event specifications and timelines.

The position provides hands-on leadership to banquet setup and stewarding teams, oversees stewarding operations during events, and supports cleanliness, organization, equipment handling, and efficient back-of-house operations. It also assists dish room and dining area operations during daily meal service. The work takes place in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with changing priorities and includes collaboration with banquet, stewarding, and culinary teams.

Requirements

• Experience in event logistics, stewarding, or food service operations.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Ability to lift and move heavy equipment and stand for extended periods.
• Availability for a flexible schedule, including early mornings, late nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays, depending on event demands and daily food service needs.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to navigate large event spaces, storerooms, and kitchen areas throughout a shift.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and communicate clearly under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the setup and breakdown of event equipment and furniture in accordance with event specifications and timelines.
• Supervise the banquet setup team to ensure logistics are completed accurately, efficiently, and on time.
• Collaborate with Event Captains to support smooth operations and respond to changing needs during events.
• Oversee stewarding areas during events to maintain cleanliness, organization, and readiness for service.
• Assist with dish room and dining area operations during daily meal service.
• Organize and return plates, glassware, buffet items, and service equipment to the storeroom.
• Clean banquet tables and chairs daily.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed