Banquet Houseperson at Domaine des Etangs in Gardiner, NY

Company Description

Sprung from the site of a fallow tree nursery, Wildflower Farms, Auberge Collection is a 140-acre retreat in New York’s Hudson Valley, just 90 minutes from New York City. Rooted in meaningful encounters with nature, the property sways with the seasons, surrounded by meadows of native flowers and woodlands. Anchored by its namesake farm with orchards, heirloom gardens, and animals, the retreat offers immersive seasonal experiences like foraging walks, cooking workshops, and healing sessions. A three-mile walking trail links 65 stand-alone cabins, cottages, and suites with the Movement Studio and Maplehouse, a lofty barn home to a dynamic cooking school. Accommodations are immersed in the ever-changing landscape, offering a deep sense of place. Guests are welcomed at The Shop, reminiscent of a well-curated potting shed, and the open-air Great Porch. Dining at Clay, the centerpiece restaurant, features source-origin cuisine that honors the region’s bounty. Thistle offers wild-crafted wellbeing that evolves with the seasons. The property also provides access to neighboring Mohonk Preserve, where wooded trails and cliffs invite world-class hiking, biking, and climbing. Named the Number 1 Hotel in New York State by Travel + Leisure for the 2025 World’s Best Awards and recognized with a One Key distinction from the inaugural Michelin Guide, Wildflower Farms is a basecamp for adventure, craft, and curiosity.

Job Description

As part of the Auberge family, you will be responsible for the setting up of banquet spaces/events and the maintenance/cleanliness and organization of any banquet event rooms, hallways, storage and service areas as well as for providing assistance in execution of banquet events.

• You must routinely inventory and care for banquet supplies such as linens, chairs, china, glassware, flatware and decorations.
• You are required to set up the banquet room per the specification of a banquet events order and floorplan; reset the room to its original state after the event has concluded.
• During the event, duties include assisting servers and bartenders, transporting tables and equipment, reporting maintenance issues to management, and providing requested information to banquet patrons.
• Ensure that all banquet and meeting rooms are properly set in a timely manner and according to the BEOs and floor plans
• Anticipate the needs of meeting and event planners and assist in exceeding their service expectations.
• Maintain a clean, pleasant and professional image to the guest and wear the appropriate uniform at all times
• Be sure that the banquet event spaces are clean, swept and mopped regularly, and look orderly when there are no events taking place
• Responding urgently and appropriately to any concerns and presenting with a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Attend all pre-shift or pre-conference meetings
• Review future BEOs and be familiar with upcoming special events
• Understand all amenities of Wildflower Farms
• Perform all duties as required and other tasks assigned

Pay Rate: $18/hour + gratuity

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or equivalent education.

• Must be able to adhere to timelines in completion of set-ups.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, according to department needs.

• Prior customer service training is a plus.

• Must be able to perform in a team-oriented environment

• Must have the ability to move/maneuver in a banquet environment.

• Ability to lift 50 pounds with ease, 75 pounds occasionally and higher weights as needed to accomplish guest service

• Walking, standing, stooping, squatting, bending or other types of physical movement, sometimes for more than one hour

Additional Information

About Auberge Collection

Auberge Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine, innovative wellbeing, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With 30 one-of-a-kind hotels, resorts, and residences, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world’s most desirable destinations.

For more information: https://auberge.com

Connect with Auberge Collection on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and LinkedIn @Auberge and #AlwaysAuberge

About Friedkin

Friedkin is a privately held family of global brands spanning automotive, entertainment, hospitality, investments, and sports.

Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company is led by Chief Executive Dan Friedkin, and united by a mission to build breakthrough brands that redefine the status quo.

The Friedkin portfolio includes Gulf States Toyota, 30WEST, Accelerated Solutions Group, AS Roma, Ascent Automotive Group, Auberge Collection, Congaree, Copilot Capital, Diamond Creek, Everton Football Club, GSFSGroup, Imperative Entertainment, Legendary Expeditions, NEON, Northside Lexus, Pursuit Sports, The Friedkin Group International, USAL and Westside Lexus.

For more information, please visit https://www.friedkin.com

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