The banquet houseman (or banquet houseperson) sets up, maintains, and breaks down event spaces like ballrooms and meeting rooms according to event orders.

• Room Setup: Arrange tables, chairs, dance floors, and staging according to Banquet Event Orders (BEOs).

• Event Support: Refresh meeting rooms during breaks, restock supplies, and handle on-the-fly room adjustments.

• Cleanliness & Maintenance: Keep storage areas, back-of-house hallways, and event spaces clean, organized, and free of safety hazards.

• Breakdown: Dismantle event setups quickly and safely return furniture and equipment to designated storage spaces.

• Cross-Departmental Help: Assist servers, bartenders, or the audio-visual team as needed during large functions.

• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand and walk for long shifts and frequently lift heavy objects (often up to 50 lbs or more).

• Attention to Detail: Ability to read and execute precise diagrams and instructions from event orders.

• Time Management: Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment to meet strict event timelines.

• Experience: Previous hospitality or banquet setup experience is often preferred by employers.

Our lakeside hotel is located in Charlotte, NC, a half-mile from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte and steps from The Shoppes at University Place. PNC Music Pavilion and the Charlotte Motor Speedway are 10 minutes away. Features include a seasonal outdoor pool, patio seating with fire pits, a café serving Starbucks coffee, an on-site restaurant/bar, 20,000 square feet of meeting/event space, a 24-hour fitness center, and walking trails. Since 1987, Hilton Charlotte University Place has continued to welcome guests from all over the world for meetings, conventions, social gatherings, weddings, and more!