Banquets - Set Up

 

Banquet Set-Up personnel are responsible for arranging meeting rooms in the Convention Center to accommodate scheduled convention groups. Included in this task is the set-up and dismantling of dance floors, tables, chairs, platforms and displays as specified by the Banquet Manager or the Sales prospectus.

 

Responsibilities

• Prepares room as specified by the Banquet manager and/or prospectus.  Includes (but is not limited to) displacing or dismantling dance floors; setting up/breaking down tables, chairs, platforms and displays.

• Transports items needed for functions, such as, dance floors, tables, chairs, platforms, equipment, etc.

• Maintains all storage facilities of tables, chairs, platforms, dance floors, display equipment, etc.

• Helps maintain the spotless appearance of the Special Events Center rooms, i.e. clearing away debris, vacuuming.

• Sets up buffet tables, including placement of tablecloths, skirtings, etc.

• Places and breaks down movable walls and other equipment.

• Breaks down set-up after function has concluded as specified by Banquet Manager and/or prospectus.  Cleans facilities to ensure rapid turnover.

• Participates in monthly inventory and counts.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent preferred

• No previous experience required, but helpful

• Ability to read, write and follow instructions in English

• Good math skills

• Basic computer skills

• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on Convention Center needs

• Ability to uphold and demonstrate the highest level of integrity in all situations and recognize standards required by a regulated business

• Acts as a role model to other Team Members and always presents oneself as a credit to Caesars Entertainment and encourages others to do the same.  Adheres to all regulatory, company and department policies and procedures

   

   

  ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS 

   

   

• Ability to lift large objects weighing up to 60 lbs.

• Ability to push/pull carts weighing 200+ lbs

• Ability to grasp, hold, reach, bend, use a step stool, have hand-eye coordination

• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

• Ability to stand/walk for 8 hours

• Visual range must include near and far distances

• Auditory range must include immediate environment

   

• Ability to climb stairs

• Mobility to move quickly and easily throughout the restaurant and kitchen areas

• Ability to frequently tolerate extreme indoor temperatures

   

• Positions that have contact with the public require the ability to work in a noisy 
  environment, and may be exposed to guests who use tobacco products.  Also, non-public contact positions may be required to enter public areas from time to time, in connection with their duties, and may be subject to the same environment.

   

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