Banquet Set Up Houseperson

Overview

Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, 100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd, Acme, Michigan, United States of America

Posted Friday, January 23, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Summary

Responsible for the set-up of all Banquet space; including, but not limited to, all set-up, break down and general condition of all indoor and outdoor meeting and Banquet facilities, and as assistant to the Set-Up supervisor, Head Set-Up Supervisors, Banquet Assistant Managers, and Banquet Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Must follow proper grooming and dress standards set forth by the Employee Handbook
• Report to work on time, in uniform and with proper tools
• Maintain open line of communication with supervisor
• Flexible and long hours sometimes required
• Complete all assignments requested of you
• Availability to work On Call
• Ensure the correct and timely set up of all Banquet Event Order functions
• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and sanitation throughout the banquet function space, pre-function space, and storage areas to include the carpet, walls, walks, doors, windows, heating/air conditioning units, etc.
• Maintain the banquet storeroom in a neat and organized manner stocked with any and all appropriate supplies necessary for meetings or food service functions
• Be familiar with fire exit and extinguisher location and follow all hotel safety rules
• Breakdown after the completion of functions and ensure that all equipment and supplies are stored properly
• Transport and store tables, chairs, and other equipment
• Refresh meeting rooms as needed
• Must understand and abide by environmental practices of the resort
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Must be at least 18 years of age, have a valid Michigan driver’s license and be insurable under the Resort’s policy

Other

Skills and Abilities

You will need to possess eagerness and enthusiasm. You must be experienced and love what you do. You will get all the support you need and desire and we will help you to push to the next level of quality.

Supervisory Responsibilities (If applicable)

N/A

Typical Physical Demands

• Heavy work - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and /or 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects
• Must be able to be on your feet for long periods of time

Typical Mental Demands

Able to adapt to changing information as driven by group and meeting room set-up needs

Working Conditions

Must be able to work in a fast paced environment. Must have flexible work hours.

Native American Preference will apply. Must be able to pass a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee will also perform other reasonable related job responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor and/or other management of the Resort to meet the current needs of the department or business.

Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, 100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd, Acme, Michigan, United States of America