Banquet Set up

The Banquet House-person is responsible for setting up and breaking down all meeting spaces with tables/chairs/water, etc. This person must have good communication skills as well as the ability to lift moderate weight. This is a fast-paced position.

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.

• Properly set, clean and maintain all function rooms, service corridors, storerooms and public function areas in a safe, accident-free manner. 
• The Banquet House-person manually sets up, breaks down, and services all meeting rooms in accordance with Embassy's high standards of quality.
• Keeping storage rooms maintained and organized.        
• Maintaining back hall: breakdown dirty dishes and bring to dish room. 
• Pickup linen and put away.
• Set up all meeting rooms to the specifications of the guest.  This includes considerable physical activity in transporting awkward and 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 stay presentable at all times. 
• 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.
• Perform other duties as requested, such as cleaning up unexpected spills, or special guest requests.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
• Follows safety and security procedures and rules.
• Knows department fire prevention and emergency procedures.
• Utilizes protective equipment.
• Reports unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Reports accidents, injuries, near-misses, property damage or loss to supervisor/manager.
• Provides for a safe work environment by following all safety and security procedures and rules.
• All team members must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance. (Specific standards outlined in team member handbook).
• Perform any related duties as requested by supervisor/manager.
• Assists other Banquet Personnel when need.
• Will also help as a restaurant server

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Hold a current Food Handler Card
• Must have basic knowledge of food and beverage preparations, 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, classroom, etc.)

Requirements

• Ability to speak and understand English

• Must adhere to safety policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Must have the ability to handle multiple tasks at one time.
• Must be able to handle, carry, push or lift items weighing up to 100 pounds
• Must be able to be active for long periods of time – standing, walking, bending, pulling, pushing, arranging equipment, etc.
• Schedule vary based upon needs - must have open availability including weekdays, weeknights, weekends and holidays. 

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