Job Summary:

A Banquet Set-up is responsible preparing banquet space for all banquet functions in a timely, friendly and efficient manner.

Job Description

Core Values & Expectations:

• Treat all other co-workers with dignity and respect regardless of position.
• Demonstrate dependability by calling-in only when necessary, showing up on time, being prepared to start your shift, and doing your job as described below.
• Always be honest. Admit mistakes, learn from mistakes, and move forward. 
• Demonstrate an ability to accept constructive criticism and guidance from supervisors.
• Be professional by showing politeness and courtesy to co-workers and guests under all circumstances.
• When you don’t know information, how something works, unsure of policy or procedures, or are unclear; seek answers from your supervisor.

Major Responsibilities/Abilities:

• Acknowledges and responds to customers promptly.
• Delivers food and beverages to guest’s table.
• May be required to provide buffet style service.
• Monitors food quality, reporting variances to the banquet captain.
• Returns to each assigned table regularly to determine the customer’s additional needs.
• Ensures that banquet facilities are orderly and clean.
• Provides fast, friendly service to customers.

Minimum Requirements:

• Preference is given to qualified Santa Ana Tribal members.
• Ability to carry and balance service tray on shoulder.
• New Mexico liquor server’s license and a Food Handlers Card.
• Legible handwriting is a must.
• Prior food service experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of banquet items and proper placement procedures.
• Professional appearance.
• Bi-lingual and multi-cultural experience preferred.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.

• All employees are required to proficiently use a smartphone for company applications, email, and text

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Pueblo of Santa Ana Gaming and Regulatory Commission non-key license.

Essential Mental Functions: 

The essential mental functions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Display strong verbal and written communication skills. 
• Proven ability to handle conflict situations.
• Proven ability to multi-task.

Essential Physical Functions:

The essential physical functions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of the position, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, turn, bend, use hands and fingers to grasp, handle and feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.
• Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods of time.
• Must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. 
• Must be able to work well in fast paced, customer-oriented environment.
• Physical ability to safely perform the essential job functions of the position.
• Ability to work outdoor functions during inclement weather. 

Equipment Used

• Smartphones

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employee’s duties are performed indoors in a climate controlled non-smoking environment and outdoors during winter and summer months.