Banquets Setup - The National

Coury Hospitality•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

The National is hiring a Banquet Set-Up team member to prepare, maintain, and service meeting rooms and banquet spaces so events are ready according to event specifications and guest needs. The role involves following Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), function sheets, diagrams, and instructions; arranging and moving banquet equipment; refreshing rooms with supplies; and keeping event, pre-function, corridor, and storage areas clean and organized. The position also supports event changes and unexpected needs, performs basic equipment care, and works with Banquet Management, Banquet Captains, Sales/Catering, coworkers, vendors, and guests to help events run smoothly. The position requires a professional, courteous, service-oriented approach, careful attention to detail, dependability, and flexibility as schedules and event requirements change. Work takes place throughout meeting rooms, banquet spaces, pre-function areas, service corridors, storage areas, and other property areas in a fast-paced environment. Physical requirements include standing and walking for up to eight hours, frequent lifting or moving of items up to 25 pounds, occasional lifting or moving of items up to 75 pounds, and regularly pushing or pulling carts and equipment weighing up to 250 pounds. The role also involves frequent bending and other movements, including stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and reaching.

Requirements

Ability to read and follow Banquet Event Orders, function sheets, diagrams, and written or verbal instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively with management, coworkers, and guests.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and adjust priorities based on event needs.
Ability to work independently and contribute positively to a team environment.
Willingness to learn new procedures, equipment, and event setup techniques.
Ability to work varied shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on business needs.
Ability to stand and walk for up to eight hours during a shift.
Ability to frequently lift and/or move items weighing up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 75 pounds.
Ability to regularly push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 pounds.
Ability to frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, and reach at shoulder level and below the waist, and occasionally reach above the head.
Ability to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, operate, and manipulate necessary equipment.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where event schedules, room setups, and guest needs may change quickly.
Ability to maintain professionalism, attention to detail, and a service-first mindset throughout the shift.
Must maintain a neat, clean, and professional appearance and follow all grooming and uniform standards.

Nice To Haves

Previous banquet, events, hospitality, hotel, restaurant, or service experience.
Previous experience with banquet set-up, event operations, or furniture/equipment movement.

Responsibilities

Set up tables, chairs, podiums, staging, risers, dance floors, signs, decorations, and other banquet equipment.
Read and follow Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), function sheets, diagrams, and instructions to prepare event spaces as requested.
Vacuum and clean meeting rooms and banquet spaces, including walls, windows, and mirrors, according to company standards.
Pick up and deliver equipment and supplies to scheduled event spaces.
Safely transport, set up, break down, and store tables, chairs, and other banquet equipment.
Review daily calendars and event function sheets and adjust room setups based on changes or instructions from Banquet Management and Sales/Catering.
Refresh meeting rooms with linens, meeting pads, pens, pencils, candy, and other supplies as needed.
Keep service corridors, pre-function areas, meeting spaces, and storage areas clean, organized, and ready for the next event.
Service meeting rooms during events by removing trash, dirty dishes, glasses, cups, and linens.
Respond to unexpected spills, furniture moves, and last-minute event needs.
Perform basic care and light maintenance on equipment and communicate repair needs promptly.
Interact with guests in a professional, courteous, and service-oriented manner.
Work with Banquet Management, Banquet Captains, Sales/Catering, and fellow Curators to support smooth events.
Follow safety procedures when moving furniture, equipment, supplies, and other banquet items.
Maintain a neat, clean, and professional appearance and follow grooming and uniform standards.