Banquet Set Up

JOB SUMMARY

To manually set up and break down all meeting rooms in accordance with hotel’s high standards of quality and the guest's requests.  Due to the nature of the hospitality industry, this position requires a flexible schedule with the ability to work days, nights and weekends as needed.  

This position has an hourly rate of $13.55 as well as banquet gratuity.  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS  

This description is a summary of primary responsibilities and qualifications.  The job description is not intended to include all duties or qualifications that may be required now or in the future.  The Hotel operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, so operational demands require variations in shift days, starting times, and hours worked in a week.

•            Keeping storage rooms maintained and organized. 

•            Set up all meeting rooms to the specifications of the guest.  This includes considerable physical activity in transporting heavy materials such as staging, tables, chairs, dance floors, etc., from storage area to meeting rooms. 

•            Break down all meeting rooms where meetings have concluded and return to storage closet so the room will be available to be reset for the next function.

•            Maintain established cleaning schedule of meeting rooms and ballrooms so the rooms always stay presentable.

•            Supply and replenish meeting rooms with clean glasses and fresh water.

•            Communicate with supervisor throughout shift to be aware of the work.

•            Perform any general cleaning tasks using standard hotel cleaning products as assigned by the supervisor to adhere to health standards.

•            Provides for a safe work environment by following all safety and security procedures and rules.

•            Assists other Banquet Personnel when need.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

•          Hospitality service standards, guest relations and etiquette.

•            Knowledge of the appropriate table settings and service ware.  Knowledge of various types of equipment and set up styles used in the meeting rooms.  For example:  different table types (round, schoolroom, etc.).

•            Basic knowledge of the English language sufficient to understand inquiries from customers and communicate simple instructions.

•            Ability to comprehend and apply written product labeling instructions to enable the safe application of products and processes within the hotel.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

•            Ability to lift and move multiple tables and chairs and podiums weighing up to 80 lbs. through a crowded room.  This position requires considerable physical activity on a continuous basis throughout the shift for room set up and breaks down.