Black Desert Resort, located in the stunning landscape of Southern Utah, offers a unique luxury experience amidst breathtaking natural scenery. The resort features world-class accommodations, premium dining options, and exceptional event spaces, making it the premier destination for weddings, corporate functions, and luxury gatherings. The Banquet Houseperson plays a key role in ensuring seamless event execution by setting up and maintaining banquet spaces to the highest standards.

Job Summary:

The Banquet Houseperson at Black Desert Resort is responsible for the setup, breakdown, and overall maintenance of banquet and event spaces. Reporting to the Banquet Manager, this role ensures that all events are properly prepared and executed, supporting banquet servers, event staff, and clients. The Banquet Houseperson ensures that the physical setup of events aligns with client expectations and resort standards, maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient event environment.

Job Specifications:

Onsite: Black Desert Resort
Shift & Schedule Availability: Year-Round / Full-Time

Pay Rate: $14/hr plus portion of service charges. This is the pay rate we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

Why Join Us:

• Competitive Salary and Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, employee dining room, paid time off, as well as unique perks such as on-site wellness programs, local discounts, and employee rates on hotel stays.
• Dynamic Work Environment: Be part of a high-energy team in a premier luxury resort known for world-class events.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and advancement within the resort’s Food & Beverage and Banquet divisions.

• Set up and break down banquet and event spaces, including tables, chairs, staging, and décor according to event specifications.
• Ensure room layouts, furniture arrangements, and equipment are properly placed for each event.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of banquet storage areas, ensuring proper handling of equipment.
• Assist banquet servers and event staff by ensuring necessary supplies, linens, and equipment are available.
• Respond to last-minute changes, requests, and adjustments to ensure smooth event execution.
• Assist with loading and unloading event equipment as needed.
• Ensure all banquet areas meet safety and sanitation standards, reporting any maintenance issues.
• Work collaboratively with the banquet and culinary teams to ensure timely event setup and breakdown.
• Support post-event clean-up, resetting spaces, and preparing for upcoming functions.
• Uphold Black Desert Resort’s service standards, ensuring an elevated and seamless guest experience.
• Other duties as assigned

• Previous banquet setup or event operations experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow event setup instructions accurately.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays based on event schedules.
• Knowledge of banquet service standards, safety regulations, and hospitality industry best practices is a plus.
• Professional demeanor with a commitment to exceptional service