Convention - Set Up Staff

At Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, we don’t just create vacations—we craft unforgettable experiences. Home to America’s Largest Indoor Waterparks, our African-inspired resorts offer world-class dining, luxurious spas, thrilling entertainment, and cutting-edge convention centers that redefine hospitality.  

But we’re more than a resort. As a family-owned company, our Promise is simple: Lead with Love. This means caring deeply for our guests, associates, and communities—treating people like family, giving back generously, and creating spaces where everyone feels valued.  

Through our partnership with charity: water, we’re also committed to bringing clean water to one million people in Africa.  

Set up staff - Banquets 

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is seeking a Set up staff – Banquets. In this role, you will be responsible for setting up, breaking down rooms, completion of all scheduled functions, proper upkeep of convention, meeting, banquet facilities, & equipment in an efficient & timely manner.  

As part of our leadership team, you’ll embody our Promise to Lead with Love—guiding, supporting, and inspiring associates while delivering extraordinary guest experiences. You’ll at all times be attentive, friendly, helpful, and courteous to guests, fellow associates, and management. 

$16/hr 

Key Responsibilities  

• General knowledge of the practices and procedures of a convention center, hotel conference services and/or banquet department  

• Needs to be a team player, willing to help anyone in the immediate area on a minute’s notice.  

• Must be detail oriented, a self-motivator, and able to work independently with minimal supervision. 

• Flexible and long hours sometimes required including weekends and holidays. 

• Needs to be a team player, willing to help anyone in the immediate area on a minute’s notice  

 

What We’re Looking For  

• We do require that you have the background consisting of 1-2 years of banquet/event set-up experience.  

• Banquet & Event Certification/Diploma preferred but not required.   

• A leadership style rooted in collaboration, respect, and service to others.  

• Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary  

 

A Sampling of Our Benefits  

Our team enjoys a comprehensive benefits package, including:  

• Career growth opportunities with promotion from within  

• 401(k) matching, paid time off, and holiday compensation  

• Health, dental, and vision coverage for full-time associates