Banquet (Seasonal)

Key Responsibilities:

1. Event Setup & Preparation (Banqueting Operations)

• Set up function rooms and ballrooms according to event order specifications (MICE - Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions).
• Arrange physical furniture, including banquet tables, chairs, staging, podiums, dance floors, and buffet lines.
• Lay table linens, silverware, glassware, chinaware, napkins, and centerpieces following strict hotel service standards.
• Coordinate basic audio-visual (AV) needs, projector placements, and microphone checks with the technical team.

2. Food & Beverage Service

• Serve plated meals (Russian, American, or Family-style service) or manage buffet lines, drink stations, and cocktail bars.
• Maintain timing and pacing for multi-course meals in coordination with the Banquet Kitchen and Banquet Captain.
• Clear used plates, glassware, and cutlery promptly (bus-out) without disturbing event proceedings or guests.
• Replenish beverages, water pitchers, and food trays continuously throughout the event.

3. Event Breakdown & Post-Event Care

• Efficaciously clear function rooms after guests depart.
• Strip table linens, separate soiled items, sort glassware and silverware, and return items to stewarding or storage.
• Dismantle tables, chairs, and portable platforms safely and restore the venue layout for the next event.

4. Guest Hospitality & Problem Resolution

• Accommodate special dietary restrictions, food allergies, or last-minute guest requests promptly.
• Assist event organizers with logistical changes during live proceedings.

Position Requirements in the Philippines:

1. Education

• High School diploma required
• Vocational Certificate (TESDA NC II in Food and Beverage Services) or a Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management (BSHM)
• Tourism is highly preferred

2. Work Experience

• Entry-level positions are open to fresh graduates, but prior experience as an event server, catering staff, or hotel intern (OJT) is an advantage.

3. Physical Fitness

• High endurance for lifting heavy trays, moving furniture, and standing/walking for 8–12 hours per event shift.

4. Communication

• Good working command of English and Filipino to interact with event organizers, guests, and kitchen staff.

5. Schedule Flexibility

• Must accept irregular hours, split shifts, late-night event breakdowns, and heavy weekend or holiday schedules (peak wedding/party seasons).