Banquet Steward
About The Position
Are you detail-oriented, reliable, and passionate about maintaining a clean, well-organized event environment? We’re seeking a Banquet Steward to support our banquet and events team in delivering seamless, high-quality service in a newly renovated and vibrant setting. Your behind-the-scenes efforts will play a key role in the success of meetings, weddings, and special events. Responsibilities: Set up, break down, and reset banquet rooms according to event orders and service standards Maintain cleanliness of banquet spaces, kitchens, storage areas, and service corridors Clean and properly store banquet equipment, including tables, chairs, linens, china, glassware, and silverware Assist banquet servers and culinary team as needed before, during, and after events Ensure proper handling and disposal of trash, recyclables, and food waste Follow all health, safety, and sanitation guidelines, including proper use of cleaning chemicals Report maintenance issues or safety hazards promptly to management Maintain a professional appearance and work collaboratively with the events team Support a positive guest experience through efficiency, cleanliness, and attention to detail If you have a strong work ethic, enjoy working in a team environment, and take pride in supporting successful events, we’d love to meet you! Stepstone Hospitality and the Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel are Equal Opportunity Employers - EOE/M/F/D/V
Requirements
- Minimum lifting of 50 pounds
- Hearing, writing, typing
- Pushing, bending, stooping, upward reaching, manual dexterity
- Previous experience in banquets, stewarding, hospitality, or food & beverage preferred
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and organization
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, event-driven environment
- Ability to follow instructions, event diagrams, and established procedures
- Physical ability to stand for extended periods, lift, push, pull, and move banquet equipment
- Knowledge of safety, sanitation, and food handling standards preferred
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred; relevant experience accepted
- Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local health and safety regulations
- Ability to obtain required licenses or certifications, if applicable
- Additional language skills a plus
- CPR and First Aid training preferred
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in banquets, stewarding, hospitality, or food & beverage preferred
- Knowledge of safety, sanitation, and food handling standards preferred
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred; relevant experience accepted
- Additional language skills a plus
- CPR and First Aid training preferred
Responsibilities
- Set up, break down, and reset banquet rooms according to event orders and service standards
- Maintain cleanliness of banquet spaces, kitchens, storage areas, and service corridors
- Clean and properly store banquet equipment, including tables, chairs, linens, china, glassware, and silverware
- Assist banquet servers and culinary team as needed before, during, and after events
- Ensure proper handling and disposal of trash, recyclables, and food waste
- Follow all health, safety, and sanitation guidelines, including proper use of cleaning chemicals
- Report maintenance issues or safety hazards promptly to management
- Maintain a professional appearance and work collaboratively with the events team
- Support a positive guest experience through efficiency, cleanliness, and attention to detail
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
