Seasonal Banquet Setup House Person

Join the dynamic and diverse team at La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, Inc., where tradition meets opportunity. Our family of properties includes the iconic La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, a private oceanfront club with world-class tennis courts and direct beach access; the inviting La Jolla Shores Hotel, a beachfront getaway beloved for its relaxed coastal charm; and the internationally acclaimed Marine Room, celebrated for its fine dining and dramatic surfside views. 

These landmark destinations are cherished La Jolla institutions, built on a legacy of family values, exceptional service, and a deep commitment to our community. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a supportive and collaborative work environment, competitive pay, outstanding benefits, and the chance to grow your career in a setting as inspiring as the coastline we call home. Whether you’re starting your career or ready to take it to the next level, we’re passionate about helping our employees thrive in one of California’s most beautiful destinations. 

What we offer:

• Free daily meal and salad bar
• Benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K (based on employment status)
• Paid vacation, sick, and holiday time
• Dining discounts for employees (and up to 6 guests) at the Marine Room, The Shores Restaurant, and our Club Dining!
• Property retail shop and hotel discounts
• $500 referral bonus for referring new employees to The La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club

What we ask:

• Consistently provide professional, attentive, and genuinely friendly service
• Promote and follow LJBTC, Inc's Signature Service standards and requirements to ensure a lasting impression of exemplary service resulting in satisfied and loyal members and guests

Hourly Rate

$19.00

Summary

The Banquet Setup Houseperson is responsible for the timely and professional setup, breakdown, and maintenance of banquet event spaces. This position works closely with the Banquet Captain and Banquet team to ensure all rooms and event areas are prepared according to banquet event orders, room diagrams, and department standards.

The Banquet Setup Houseperson supports the successful execution of events by ensuring that equipment, furnishings, and event spaces are properly arranged, maintained, and restored before, during, and after each function.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Set up and break down banquet rooms, meeting spaces, and outdoor event areas.

• Safely move and arrange tables, chairs, staging, dance floors, risers, bars, buffets, and other banquet equipment.

• Follow event diagrams and setup instructions accurately.

• Assist with room flips and changes between events.

• Ensure event spaces, equipment, and storage areas are clean, organized, and properly maintained.

• Deliver and retrieve banquet equipment, supplies, and furnishings as needed.

• Assist Banquet Captains and Servers with event-related setup and operational needs.

• Respond promptly to last-minute changes and requests during events.

• Maintain a safe working environment and follow proper lifting, moving, and equipment-handling procedures.

• Properly store equipment and return event spaces to their required condition following each function.

• Work collaboratively with Banquets, Culinary, Housekeeping, Engineering, and other departments as needed.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

• Reliable, team-oriented, and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

• Maintain a professional appearance and positive attitude while representing LJBTC, Inc. and the Banquets department.

• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required; Previous banquet, hospitality, event setup, hotel, country club, or similar experience preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations. Spanish-speaking ability is preferred but not required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry banquet equipment and furnishings.

• The employee must constantly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Occasionally, the employee may be required to lift up to 65 pounds.

• Ability to work on your feet for extended periods and perform physically demanding tasks.

• Ability to safely operate and drive an electric utility cart on property for the transportation of banquet equipment, supplies, and furnishings.

WORKING CONDITIONS

ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, burns from hot equipment and lacerations from sharp objects. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The pace is generally moderate and at times, may be quite fast.

Employees are required to perform all tasks as safely as possible and to adhere to the applicable safety procedures.

The La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club is committed to ensuring a safe work environment for all employees. In compliance with federal “Right to Know” requirements, the company freely discloses this information so that all employees are informed about

potential hazards in the work place. We encourage all employees to immediately report any known or potentially dangerous hazards to management.

INTERACTION

Employees in this position interact daily with managers, supervisors and all LJBTC personnel. Although employees in this position must regularly work independently, employees in this position are required to keep the supervisor informed of his/her location and always be assessable. Occasionally, this position will interact with guests and members.

SCHEDULING

This company operates seven days a week, 24 hours a day. Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

At times it may be necessary to move you from your accustomed shift if business or task assignments demand. In addition, it should be understood that business needs determine the number of hours that you work.

LJBTC INC. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.