Lead Event Setup | Wings Event Center - Greenleaf Hospitality Group
Kalamazoo, MI
About the Job
A Look Into Working at Wings Event Center
Working at Wings Event Center is an exciting opportunity to be part of a vibrant team that brings a variety of high-energy events to life, from thrilling hockey games to captivating concerts and community expos. Employees thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where every day presents new challenges and experiences. Wings Event Center fosters a collaborative atmosphere, offering competitive benefits and opportunities for growth and development while ensuring that each team member plays a crucial role in creating unforgettable moments for guests. Join Wings Event Center and be at the heart of the action!
Responsibilities:What You’ll Be Doing
May include, but not limited to:
- Lead setup team to properly read and interpret banquet event orders (BEO’s) and Production Sheets in order to effectively stage events with tables, chairs, risers, dance floor, podiums and other event / banquet room equipment for a wide variety of events.
- Remain positive and pleasant
- Ensure all spaces back to show ready/standard at the beginning of each business week
- Meet with SEM and prepare/assign tasks for upcoming events to setup team
- Effectively communicate with SE team to collaborate on best schedules and create positive experiences
- Have open communication and dialogue with team members
- Set up and troubleshoot projection, wireless internet, sound and lighting.
- Must have knowledge of daily/weekly scheduled group functions, and events
- Prioritize, organize, and follow through
- Follow directions
- Focus attention on details
- Adhere to timeliness in completion of set ups
- Adapt to priority changes of work flow or requirements
- Remain productive and effectively make use of your surroundings
- Operate and remain extremely alert while operating designated equipment, machinery and tools
- Endure physical movements in performing job functions
- Work cohesively with other departments and coworkers as part of a team
- Abide by all safety guidelines
- Follow all Greenleaf Hospitality Group policies and procedures
- You may also be asked to cover/work various positions for events like Usher, Security, Parking or Event Production
What You Need for this Position
- Able to stand for long periods of time, up to 8 hours or more
- Able to stoop and bend
- Able to lift up to 40 pounds from time to time
- Able to safely work with potentially dangerous chemicals and equipment
- Able to comply with safety and health code standards
- Able to handle responsibilities that require repetitive motion tasks
What's in it for You
- Robust Employee Assistance Program providing a wide range of services including up to 7 free counseling sessions per year
- Health and Wellness reimbursement up to $600 annually for items like massages, gym memberships, running shoes etc.
- 10% Discount on GHG outlets
- Parental Leave Program (Full-Time Option)
- 401K with 100% match up to 3% (Full-Time option)
- Medical/Dental/Vision (Full-Time option)
Top Reasons to Work With GHG
- We are one of the Nation's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to work for
- You’ll have the opportunity to work with a team that is fun, high-energy, and passionate
- You will utilize your skills and experience at amazing venue!