Purpose
To set up the venue to the approved design safely and on time.
Scope
Covers stage, seating, lighting and decor.
Responsibility
Banquet Manager supervises; Decor team builds; Engineering checks safety.
Detailed procedure
- Receive the approved layout and decor plan.
- Block the hall and plan the setup timings.
- Check that the materials are flame-retardant and safe.
- Install the decor and test the lighting and sound.
- Complete a walkthrough with the client before guests arrive.
- Remove everything after the event and restore the hall.
Standards and guidelines
- Fire exits are never blocked.
- Electrical work is checked by Engineering.
- The hall is restored within the agreed time.
Required records and documentation
- Layout plan
- Setup checklist
- Hall restoration record
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Document control
| Reference | EV-SOP-004 | Version | 1.0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department | Events & Banquets | Review cycle | Annually |
| Effective date | Next review | ||
| Prepared by | Approved by |
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