Banquet Attendant Daily Worker

Role summary

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The Banquet Attendant Daily Worker supports meetings, weddings, conferences, and other hotel events at Mercure Jakarta Gatot Subroto. Typical duties include setting up and clearing tables, arranging chairs and equipment, serving food and beverages, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting guests courteously. Candidates should preferably have experience in banquet service, restaurant operations, or hospitality, although motivated entry-level applicants may be considered. Good grooming, physical stamina, teamwork, punctuality, and clear communication are essential. The role requires flexibility to work shifts, weekends, public holidays, and varying event schedules. A friendly service attitude and the ability to follow hotel standards are expected.

About the employer

Mercure Jakarta Gatot Subroto is an internationally branded midscale hotel operated under Accor, a major global hospitality group. Located in Jakarta’s Gatot Subroto business district, the hotel serves corporate travelers, leisure guests, and event participants. Its facilities generally include guest rooms, restaurants, meeting and banquet spaces, guest services, and recreational amenities. Mercure properties are designed to combine reliable international service standards with local character, and the Jakarta hotel supports business functions, social celebrations, and accommodation in one of the capital’s busiest areas. Employees typically work in a structured, service-focused environment with opportunities to gain experience in hotel operations, guest relations, food and beverage service, and events. Benefits and employment conditions depend on the specific contract and Indonesian labor regulations.

Working in Indonesia

Indonesia is an archipelago with strong hospitality opportunities in Jakarta, Bali, Java, Lombok, Batam, and resort islands. Hotels, restaurants, cruise services, diving operators, and event venues regularly recruit service staff, though wages and living costs differ considerably by destination. Indonesian culture values politeness, teamwork, respect for hierarchy, and modest professional presentation. Jakarta offers the broadest career market and urban conveniences, but traffic and housing costs can be challenging. Bali and other resort areas provide a relaxed lifestyle but may have seasonal employment and higher tourist-area rents. Foreign workers normally need employer sponsorship and the appropriate work permit and stay visa; working on a tourist visa is not permitted. Relocation planning should include accommodation, health insurance, transport, local registration, and sufficient savings. Learning basic Bahasa Indonesia is highly useful, while English is valuable in international hotels.