Event Set Up & Decor - Carmen's Event Centre
Carmens Event Centre is an elegant venue that has served as a Hamilton landmark for
over 35 years. Carmens
Event Centre creates a grand, elegant and timeless setting for any event. Carmens Event Centre is part of Carmens Group; an entertainment and hospitality company committed to creating extraordinary experiences to our clients and guests.
Carmens Event Centre sets the stage for events, whether they are corporate functions or classic, chic weddings. If you have the desire to enter the world of event management and work on the Set up and Décor team, while looking to join a team of champions, we want to meet you.
OUR AWARDS:
- Great Place to Work Certified – 2022, 2023, 2024
- Most Trusted Executive Teams – 2023
- Best Places to Work in Hospitality & Retail – 2023
- Best Places to Work in Canada – 2024
- Best Workplaces for Women – 2024
- Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness – 2024
AT CARMENS, OUR SET UP AND DÉCOR PERSONNEL:
Are confident and enthusiastic about their role in creating memories for our guests.
Work in a welcoming and romantic environment where we lead by example and work as a team of champions to achieve results.
Play an integral part in making the guest’s vision come to life by transforming the event spaces with décor, furniture, linens and other accessories.
This is the perfect opportunity for someone who is looking to work in the hospitality and event industry and enjoys weddings and events. We offer part time opportunities with early morning, overnight shifts, both mid-week and on weekends. This is a great role for those who are looking to balance other work and/or school commitments in a fast paced, exciting environment.
THE SET UP AND DÉCOR PERSONNEL AT CARMENS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO:
- Ensure the client’s ideas come to life, by setting up each event space to reflect their vision
- Prepare event spaces by moving, arranging and setting up furniture as per event contract
- Decorate head table and all presentation tables with linens, skirting, and/or any accent pieces
- Complete setting of guest tables included but not limited to: linens, charger plates, dishware, flatware, glassware, centerpieces and napkins
- Set up tables and chairs based on the number of guests attending the event
- Tear down of tables, chairs and décor after event commences
- Learn the details of décor offerings for various events
- Take direction from the Banquet Manager
- Ensure all items placed on tables are clean and in accordance to Carmens Group standards
- Keep décor storage room clean and organized
- Communicate with Décor and Set Up team
- Make a difference in the lives of each and every one of our guests by directly contributing to their extraordinary experiences
- Exercise good judgment and demonstrate leadership abilities
- Drive positive change in the organization
- Other duties as assigned
- Friendly, professional and customer service focused
- Positive, outgoing and friendly team player
- Ability to work independently
- Strong problem solving abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Strong attention to detail
- Hospitality experience an asset
- Flexible availability to work during the daytime, both mid-week and on weekends
- Competitive wage package
- Flexible work schedule
- Staff recognition, years of service rewards
- Group RRSP
- Hotel discounts worldwide
- Restaurant discounts
- Staff recognition
- Wellbeing programs
- Participation in staff events
- Opportunities for growth and a chance to play a role in our vision to continue being innovators and industry champions within the Hamilton hospitality community
Carmens Group is an entertainment and hospitality company committed to creating extraordinary memories for our guests and clients. Driven by our passion, creativity, innovative thinking, and world class service, we have remained industry champions for over 40 years. We are committed to enriching the lives of our guests through providing one-of-a-kind experiences at each of our venues including Carmens Event Centre, The C Hotel, The Lakeview, The Hamilton Convention Centre, fig&lemon Catering, Mercanti Specialty Foods, and The Arlington Hotel & River's Edge. We are devoted to bringing excitement to Hamilton and Southern Ontario, and to enhancing the image of our community with every strategic initiative we pursue.