Banquet Setup | Part-Time | Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center

Oak View Group

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents. 

Position Summary

The Banquet Setup team is responsible for preparing event and dining areas for food and beverage service. This position ensures tables, chairs, buffet stations, service equipment, and other supplies are properly arranged, clean, stocked, and ready before guests arrive. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, physically capable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced team environment.

This role will pay an hourly rate of $18.50 - $20.00.

Benefits for Part-Time Roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) Matching.

This position will remain open until December 25, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Set tables, chairs, linens, buffet stations, beverage stations, and other food and beverage service areas.

• Polish and roll silverware.

• Transport, arrange, and organize equipment, supplies, food service items, and beverages.

• Ensure all service areas are clean, organized, and properly stocked.

• Follow event floor plans, setup diagrams, and instructions from supervisors.

• Prepare serving stations with plates, utensils, glassware, napkins, condiments, and other necessary items.

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of storage and service areas.

• Follow all food safety, sanitation, workplace safety, and company procedures.

• Respond promptly to changing event needs and last-minute setup requests.

• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Previous food service, hospitality, catering, banquet, or event experience is preferred but not required.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Reliable, punctual, and willing to take direction.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Good communication and customer-service skills.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and move equipment for extended periods.

• Must have the ability to lift and/or carry heavy objects.

• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and event-based schedules as needed.

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.