Banquet House Person - The Ben Hotel, Autograph Collection

At The Ben, West Palm Beach, every gathering tells a story. Inspired by the legendary Byrd “Birdie” Dewey and her famed Ben Trovato Estate—a haven of creativity and celebration—our hotel, part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection, brings that same spirit of elegance, connection, and hospitality to life.

Overlooking the marina and shimmering Intracoastal Waterway, The Ben is home to unforgettable celebrations—from rooftop soirées at Spruzzo to refined receptions in our artfully designed ballrooms. As a Banquet Houseman, you’ll help set the stage where these stories unfold, ensuring each event is flawless from beginning to end.

As a Banquet Houseman, you are the behind-the-scenes hero who transforms event spaces into experiences. You’ll set up and break down rooms with precision, respond to guest and team needs with enthusiasm, and maintain a polished, organized environment that reflects The Ben’s luxury standards. Whether it’s an intimate dinner or a grand celebration, your attention to detail ensures every moment is picture-perfect.

• To ensure cleanliness and organizations done in a timely manner and to assist supervisor during large functions.
• The Banquet Set Up /House person must ensure that all banquet and meeting rooms are properly set in a timely manner, so that the banquet service staff may prepare for functions.
• Responsible for timely and safe breakdown of meeting rooms after event completion.
• Must refresh rooms on time, have water in rooms, clean rooms and set for appropriate functions.

Education/Formal Training

No formal education needed.

Experience

Prior housekeeping experience desirable.

Knowledge/Skills

• Minimal literacy necessary; can utilize alternate training tools.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to communicate with guests, other associates and supervisor.

• Ability to assess and meet standards.
• Ability to meet standards of appearance.
• Must be able to lift 50+ lbs
• Mobility -Ability to reach all areas of responsibility to include: shelves, windows, ledges, pipes, under and around furniture.
• Continuous standing -continuously standing and/or walking to accomplish all that is required for position.
• Climbing stairs -approximately 40 steps 15% of 40 hour week. No driving required.

Environment

Inside 80% of 8 hours.