Banquet Setup - Marriott Fort Collins, Colorado

• Ensure timely, accurate room set up of food and beverage service per client specifications. 
• Ensure appealing, creative, and consistent presentation of all food and beverage, including coffee breaks. 
• Know how to read and interpret the banquet event order regarding room set up for each event. 
• Set all equipment, supplies, and/ or furniture required for banquets. 
• Know basic operation and to set up all hotel and rental a/v equipment. 
• Handling all linen skirting needs for banquet functions. 
• To execute all banquet set-up tasks delegated by the banquet captain or banquet leads by following written and verbal instructions of duties and in adherence with hotel standards. 
• To maintain cleanliness and orderliness of banquet store rooms and in adherence with hotel standards. 
• To read and follow the banquet set-up daily and to initial all memos or materials requiring such. 
• Know and understand procedures, policies and standards as they apply to the performance of banquet set-up person. 
• Maintains adequate inventory supply levels to meet projected needs. 
• Assists in monthly inventory of all banquet supplies – linens, glasses, china, flatware, serving utensils, candles, and decorations; requisitions additional supplies as needed. 
• Cleans and stores all equipment in a secure manner.
• Communicates with banquet manager regarding banquet equipment repair or safety issues 
• Report all misused or damaged property to the catering director, banquet manager or supervisor and place a written entry in the function log book. 
• Responsible for all regular maintenance and cleaning of banquet area. 
• Keeps immediate supervisor promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance. 
• Performs all duties and responsibilities in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with established company policies and procedures to achieve the overall objectives of this position. 
• At all times projects a favorable image of the hotel group and the hotel to the public. 

• Individual must have knowledge of food and beverage set-up arrangements, service standards, guest relations and etiquette. 
• Individual must have knowledge of the appropriate table settings and service ware. 
• Ability to operate various food and beverage equipment. 
• Must be able to communicate effectively in a positive/upbeat fashion utilizing english. 
• Ability to prioritize and organize work. 
• Must have coordinating skills as pertains to determining time, place and sequence of operations or action. 
• Ability to analyze information and make effective judgments. 
• Licenses or certificates-ability to obtain any government-required licenses or certificates. for example: Washington health card; Oregon liquor service permit, alcohol service certification, food handlers permit, etc. 
• All team members must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance (specific standards available).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous Houseman/banquet set up experience preferred

• Perform any general cleaning tasks using standard hotel cleaning products to adhere to health standards. 
• Performs any other duties as assigned by management. 
• Desired software proficiencies: none 
• Supervisory responsibilities: none 

• Ability to move throughout all food and beverage areas and hospitality suites and continuously perform essential job functions. 
• Ability to read, listen and communicate effectively in english, both verbally and in writing. 
• Inside with protection from weather but not necessarily changes in temperature. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to talk, hear and stand. the team member is frequently required to reach, bend, stoop, shake, stir, pour, carry, push and lift objects up to 75 pounds. there is substantial 
• Repetitive motion of the wrists, hands and fingers. 
• The position requires manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures. 
• Osha laws require the use of personal protective equipment (ppe) when performing work duties that have the potential of risk to your health or safety. 
• Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but exposure or potential for exposure may occur.