The Country Inn & Suites and Conference Center Mankato, MN is looking to hire interested individuals to join our team working as a Banquet Set-up employees. The hours for this will be day, evening, and some late night (11pm-2am). We also have some seasonal opportunities. We offer a flexible schedule days, evenings, some weekends and holidays.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Banquet Setup Associate’s primary responsibility is to uphold the restaurant’s high standards of excellence by providing the highest quality of service to guests. The Banquet Setup Associate is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and organization of all banquet rooms, hallways, and storage and service areas. This position requires setting up the banquet rooms per the specifications of the BEOs and then resetting the banquet rooms to the original state after the event has concluded.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

1. Must have the ability to provide professional and courteous guest service.

2. Must have good time management skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

3. Must have good organizational skills, the ability to multitask and work in a fast paced environment.

4. Must have the ability to understand and follow verbal/written instructions and communicate both verbally and in writing.

5. Must have the ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude during all interactions.

6. Must have the ability to work a variety of shifts in order to meet business need.

7. Previous banquet or event experience preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Assists all guests in a professional and courteous manner.

2. Performs job duties and responsibilities in a cost effective manner and within budgetary guidelines.

3. Maintains the cleanliness and organization of all banquet rooms, hallways, and storage and service areas.

4. Routinely inventories and cares for banquet supplies such as linens, chairs, china, glassware, flatware and decorations.

5. Sets up the banquet rooms per the specification of the BEOs, and then resets the rooms to the original state after the event has concluded.

6. Assists during events, including duties such as assisting servers, transporting tables and equipment, reporting maintenance issues to management and assisting guests as necessary.

7. May be required to assist with the setup of audio-visual equipment or assisting with the transport of food, beverages, decorations and equipment to an off-premise event location.

8. Thoroughly communicates with management and banquet associates through daily communication and attends required meetings.

9. Understands and applies all facility safety and security procedures as required to maintain a safe and secure environment for associates and guests.

10. Keeps supervisor promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance coming to his/her attention so prompt corrective action can be taken.

11. Performs all other duties as assigned.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:

1. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising guest satisfaction or essential business functions.

2. The intent of this job description is not to state or imply that the duties listed are the only duties that will be performed by the individual in this position. Associates will be required to follow any other job related instructions and to perform any other job related duties as requested by their supervisor.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS ANALYSIS:

Summary The Banquet Setup Associate works primarily indoors in a temperature controlled environment. This position requires continuous standing and walking, and frequent lifting, carrying, bending and reaching throughout entire shift. Hazards may include, but are not limited to, slipping and tripping, working with sharp objects (knives), exposure to computer terminals, standard cleaning chemicals and hot surfaces/appliances. All Food & Beverage department associates are required to wear rubber soled, nonslip footwear and must follow proper safety precautions at all times to avoid injuries.

We offer flexible hours, competitive pay, bonus eligibility, annual performance based increases, hotel discounts, vacation pay, 401k and benefits to full-time associates after eligibility requirements have been met (free medical for employees and highly discounted for spouse/child/family).

We offer flexible hours, competitive pay, bonus eligibility, annual performance based increases, hotel discounts, vacation pay, 401k and benefits to full-time associates after eligibility requirements have been met (free medical for employees and highly discounted for spouse/child/family).

Other opportunities are available. Apply today!

Candidates offered employment must submit to a background check and drug test.

We are an E-Verify participating employer.

EOE M/F/D/V

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person