BLURB & BENEFITSJob Summary: The Banquet Houseperson manually set-up, break down, clean and service all meeting rooms in accordance with service standards.QualificationsEducation & Experience:High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.Knowledge of various room set-ups and standard equipment preferredPhysical requirements:Flexible and long hours required.Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.Ability to stand during entire shift.Duties & FunctionsFundamental Requirements:Understand guest needs and set up requirementsAbility to prioritize, organize and follow throughAbility to adhere to timeliness in completion of set-upsAbility to adapt to priority changes of workflow or requirementsAbility to perform job functions with minimal supervisionAbility to work cohesively with other departments and coworkers as a part of a teamComplete knowledge of daily scheduled group functions, times, locations, amount of people; location of all hotel function space and room names; all styles of meeting and banquet room settings; correct maintenance and use of equipment; all departmental/hotel policies and procedures; all safety guidelinesUse correct cleaning chemicals for designated items, according to OSHA regulations and hotel requirementsReview assignment sheets with supervisor; update completed assignments Check with Supervisor throughout shift for additional assignmentsRetrieve clean linen and skirting from laundry and stock in storage areasStock and organize supply carts with designated materials and equipment. Transport to assigned function areaInspect set rooms for cleanliness and agreement to group requirements; rectify any deficienciesInspect cleanliness and working conditions of all equipment and supplies to be set up in the function area; rectify any deficienciesSet up rooms and function areas with designated tables, chairs, staging, dance floor, flipcharts, easels, blackboards, and other equipment as specified by group requirements and in accordance with departmental standardsSet up table linens, skirting, and tabletop items (water pitchers, ashtrays, glasses, etc.) as specified by group and accordance with departmental guidanceRefresh rooms as scheduled, following departmental standardsBreakdown function areas as scheduled in accordance to departmental procedures. Store all reusable goods and return equipment to specified storage areasMaintain cleanliness and organization of work areas throughout shiftCheck under furniture for debris and remove if present; reposition furniture to correct floor planInspect condition of all furniture for tears, rips, stains and report damages to SupervisorRemove all dust debris, and foreign particles from upholstered furniture, including crevices and under cushionsVacuum banquet rooms as necessary and empty vacuum cleaner bags, replace and clean machineReturned soiled linens/skirting to laundryReport any damages, maintenance problems or safety hazards to the supervisorAttend department meetingsOther duties and responsibilities may be assigned.We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
