Banquet Houseperson On Call

Overview

South Florida’s beacon of hospitality, Pier Sixty-Six Resort, returned to Fort Lauderdale. From the famed superyacht marina to the iconic spires of the rotating Pier-Top lounge, a new world of elevated experiences is set to unfold around it. The lush 32-acre waterfront enclave is home to the extraordinary luxury resort hosting 325 guest rooms, suites, and villas, plus an exclusive collection of 91 Private Resort Residences, 12 restaurants and lounges, a luxurious spa, curated pool options, and a waterfront promenade with retail and dining. Every space is impeccably designed to both inspire and relax. All are met with exceptional service and refined touches, resulting in extraordinary experiences. The Resort assembles over 600 diverse and talented Team Members to bring Pier Sixty-Six to life and create a new legacy by providing memorable experiences and stellar service to our guests and residents. We aspire to create a caring culture for our team, with state-of-the-art facilities, a first-class employee dining room, and, most importantly, a focus on you as an individual, including your welfare and well-being. Pier Sixty-Six invites dedicated, energetic, and polished hospitality enthusiasts eager for growth and stardom to join our team and enjoy highly competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and a culture that honors and respects you.

 

We currently have an opportunity for a well-rounded and seasoned Banquet House Person On Call to join our Pier Sixty-Six Resort team! We are looking for a dedicated and professional Banquet Server to join our team.

 

Reporting to the Director of Banquets, as a Banquet House Person, you will play a crucial role in supporting our banquet operations by setting up and breaking down event spaces, ensuring they are clean, organized, and prepared for each event hosted at our luxury resort.

Responsibilities

• Set up banquet rooms: Arrange tables, chairs, stages, dance floors, and other equipment according to event floor plans. 
• Prepare event spaces: Set up linens, table settings, chairs, podiums, and other required items as instructed. 
• Break down events: Remove tables, chairs, linens, and equipment after events and return items to their proper storage areas. 
• Maintain cleanliness: Keep banquet rooms, storage areas, and service areas clean, organized, and free of hazards. 
• Handle equipment: Safely move, transport, and store banquet furniture, audiovisual equipment, and other supplies. 
• Assist the banquet team: Work closely with banquet captains, servers, supervisors, and event coordinators to ensure events run smoothly. 
• Responding to event changes: Adjust room layouts and equipment arrangements based on last-minute requests. 
• Inspect event spaces: Ensure rooms are properly arranged, clean, and ready before guests arrive. 
• Follow safety procedures: Use proper lifting techniques and follow hotel safety, sanitation, and security policies. 
• Provide customer service: Respond professionally to requests from guests and event staff. 
• Support additional duties: Assist with loading supplies, replenishing equipment, and preparing rooms for upcoming functions. 
• Perform additional task assigned by Supervisors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred. 
• Previous hotel, banquet, hospitality, or event setup experience is an advantage. 
• Ability to lift and move heavy furniture and equipment safely. 
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and work for extended periods. 
• Strong teamwork, communication, and time-management skills. 
• Attention to detail and the ability to follow floor plans and instructions. 
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts. 
• Professional appearance and a positive attitude. 

 

Skills Needed 

• Teamwork and cooperation 
• Organization and attention to detail 
• Time management 
• Physical stamina 
• Safe handling of equipment 
• Communication and customer service 
• Ability to work under pressure 

 

Working Conditions 

• Work may involve long periods of standing, walking, bending, and physical activity. 
• Must be able to lift and carry more than 50 pounds as required for banquet setup and breakdown. 
• Must be able to push, pull, and maneuver heavy tables, chairs, banquet carts, staging, and other event equipment. 
• Must be able to perform repetitive lifting, carrying, reaching, and moving tasks throughout the shift. 
• Work schedules may include early mornings, late nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours depending on event requirements. 
• The position may involve exposure to noise, crowded event spaces, storage areas, and varying indoor and outdoor temperatures. 
• Must follow proper lifting techniques, use available mechanical aids, and request team-lifting assistance for heavy or awkward items when necessary. 
• Must comply with all hotel safety procedures and departmental policies to maintain a safe working environment. 

 

Physical Requirements 

• Standing and walking: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift. 
• Lifting and carrying: Ability to lift and carry tables, chairs, equipment, and supplies. The required lifting capacity should be specified by the employer based on actual job duties. 
• Pushing and pulling: Ability to push and pull banquet carts, furniture, and equipment, including loaded carts. 
• Bending and reaching: Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, stretch, and reach when setting up or dismantling event spaces. 
• Climbing: Ability to use stairs and, when required and permitted, step stools or ladders safely. 
• Manual dexterity: Ability to grip, handle, move, and position furniture, linens, and equipment. 
• Repetitive movements: Ability to perform repeated lifting, carrying, arranging, and cleaning tasks throughout the shift. 
• Stamina and endurance: Ability to perform physically demanding tasks while maintaining safe work practices. 
• Sensory abilities: Ability to communicate effectively, recognize potential hazards, and respond to instructions and safety signals. 
• Work environment: Ability to work indoors and, when required, outdoors, in busy event spaces, storage areas, and varying temperatures. 

 

As a valued member of the CoralTree team, you will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Group medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
• Participation in a pre-tax flexible benefit plan for healthcare and dependent care reimbursement
• An employee assistance program
• Paid time off/sick time
• Participation in a 401(k) plan with a company match
• Complimentary team member meals
• Complimentary room nights at CoralTree Hospitality managed properties

Join us in creating unforgettable experiences for our guests, building vibrant communities, and shaping the future of travel and hospitality. #piersixtysixresort