Banquet Lead Set-Up

Double Tree by Hilton and Haley & Bear•Concord, NH

1d•$17 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Duprey Hospitality is seeking a Banquet Set-up Lead to work alongside the banquet team at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Concord. The role supervises and coordinates the layout, setup, and breakdown of function rooms and other banquet areas according to specifications, helping provide a pleasant and positive guest experience. This is a part-time, event-based position paying $20.00 per hour. The lead creates meeting-room floor-plan diagrams, oversees setup and breakdown, verifies room layouts completed by Event Specialists, and ensures Event Set-Up Associates work safely and efficiently. The role works with Sales to meet customer requests, coordinates audio-visual equipment, checks event setups before functions, monitors linens and inventory, and maintains clean, organized storage and work areas. Additional duties include completing management-assigned projects, attending department meetings, seeking other tasks when work is complete, and participating in ongoing education and training.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; or six months to one year of related hospitality experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Able to read, analyze, and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; and communicate effectively with management, associates, customers, and clients.
Able to perform arithmetic with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals and compute ratios, rates, and percentages.
Strong attention to detail, efficiency, flexibility, multitasking, organization, and ability to work under pressure.
Able to solve practical problems and handle situations with limited standardization, and interpret written, oral, and diagram-based instructions.
Able to work well with a diverse group of people.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.
Must be able to perform the listed physical activities and lift up to 100 pounds, with frequent lifting, carrying, or transporting of items weighing up to 75 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Non-slip shoes are recommended.

Responsibilities

Provide professional and courteous guest service.
Create floor-plan layouts (diagrams) for meeting rooms.
Oversee function setup and breakdown as prescribed in banquet orders.
Confirm room setup accuracy after completion by Event Specialists.
Ensure Event Set-Up Associates work safely and efficiently.
Work with Sales to meet customer requests and setup needs.
Coordinate setup, storage, and maintenance of audio-visual equipment.
Confirm function setup, including audio-visual equipment, before scheduled events.
Monitor linen and inventory supplies, notify management when supplies are low or issues arise, and anticipate upcoming event needs.
Keep storage and work areas clean and organized.
Complete projects as determined by management.
Attend department meetings.
Seek out other tasks when current work is complete.
Participate in ongoing education and training.
Perform other duties as assigned.