Chapter 16, Section 3

Banquet Setup Employees may be Asked to Operate:

• Floodlight controls• Spotlight controls• Special-effect lighting controls

Setting Up a Dance Floor

1. Clean the function room floor.2. Using a cart, move the dance floor

sections into the function room.3. Place sections on the floor according to

product instructions.4. Push sections flush against each other and

tighten the screws.5. Lock into place set edging around the floor

according to product instructions.

Staging may be used for:

• Head tables• Bandstands• Speaker’s podium

What are air walls used for?

• To divide a large function room into two or more smaller function rooms

Taking Down Coat Check Areas

• Check for items left behind by guests.• Return clothing racks, hangers, and signs to

storage.• Remove air walls and tables.• Fold, stack, and remove chairs.• Remove dirty linens.• Throw away litter.• Vacuum the area.

Bar Stock Items

• Pitcher of water• Beverage napkins• Stirrers• Straws• Appropriate glasses• Bucket of ice• Drip bucket

• Garnishes• Mixes• Nonalcoholic

beverages• Corkscrew and bottle

opener• Bar utensils

VIPs May Include:

• Executives of major companies• Meeting planners who bring many guests to a

property• Other guests selected by the general manager,

sales staff, or other managers

Section 16.3 Quiz