Convention Set Up Crew - Banquets

Crestline Hotels and Resorts•Blacksburg, VA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Convention Setup Crew is responsible for the setup and breakdown of furniture and other conference materials within the conference rooms of a Conference Center. This role requires working weekends, holidays, and Hokie game days. Full-time and part-time positions are available.

Requirements

High school graduate/equivalent vocational training certificate or work equivalent.
Previous experience in similar position in the Hospitality industry.
Knowledge of various room set-ups and standard equipment involved.
Knowledge of proper chemical handling and cleaning techniques.
Adhere to timelines in completion of set-ups.
Previous guest relations training.

Responsibilities

Maintain complete knowledge of daily scheduled group functions, times, locations, and amount of people.
Maintain complete knowledge of the location of all Hotel function space and names of rooms.
Maintain complete knowledge of all styles of meeting and Banquet room settings.
Maintain complete knowledge of the correct maintenance and use of equipment.
Maintain complete knowledge of all Departmental/Hotel policies and procedures.
Maintain complete knowledge of all safety guidelines.
Use correct cleaning chemicals for designated items/surfaces, according to OSHA regulations and hotel requirements.
Review assignment sheets with Supervisor; update completed assignments.
Inspect set rooms for cleanliness and agreement to group requirements; rectify any deficiencies.
Inspect cleanliness and working condition of all equipment and supplies to be set up in function area; rectify any deficiencies.
Set up rooms and function areas with designated tables, chairs, staging, dance floor, flipcharts, easels, blackboards, and other equipment as specified by group requirements and in accordance with departmental standards.
Set up table linens, skirting and tabletop items (water pitchers, ashtrays, glasses, etc.) as specified by group and in accordance with departmental standards.
Refresh rooms as scheduled, following departmental standards.
Breakdown function areas as scheduled in accordance to departmental procedures.
Empty trash containers, ashtrays, and ash urns in public areas into proper containers for recycling.
Empty vacuum cleaner bags, replace and clean machines.
Return soiled linens/skirting to Laundry.