What are the responsibilities and job description for the Banquet Houseman position at Doubletree Hotel Austin?
POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Banquet House person
DEPARTMENT: Food and beverage
REPORTS TO: Banquet Captain, Banquet Manager
POSITION FOCUS
Clean and maintain all corridors and public areas in accordance with all housekeeping procedures and standards and safety and security rules and regulations to ensure guest satisfaction.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- The purpose of the Banquet Set Up/Houseperson position is to set, maintain and refresh hotel banquet meeting rooms according to sales contract and company standards.
- To ensure cleanliness and organizations done in a timely manner and to assist supervisor during large functions.
- The Banquet Set Up /Houseperson must ensure that all banquet and meeting rooms are properly set in a timely manner, so that the banquet service staff may prepare for functions.
- Responsible for timely and safe breakdown of meeting rooms after event completion.
- Must refresh rooms on time, have water in rooms, clean rooms and set for appropriate functions.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
- All other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.
SUPERVISORY DUTIES
None
BEHAVIORAL FOCUS
We pride ourselves on the behaviors that build our culture and help associates perform in their positions. We value integrity, performance, team spirit, growth, delivering extraordinary guest experiences, and engaging in our communities.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Formal Training
No formal education needed.
Experience
Prior housekeeping experience desirable.
Knowledge/Skills
- Minimal literacy necessary; can utilize alternate training tools.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to communicate with guests, other associates and supervisor.
- Pushing vacuum entire length of hallway, carrying supplies from department to assigned floor, carrying dirty linen to laundry shoot, removing room service trays and carrying dirty dishes to service area.
- Bending/kneeling -dusting requires bending and kneeling to reach all areas. Room service trays are placed on floor for pick up. Bending would be required to retrieve dirty dishes.
- Ability to assess and meet standards.
- Ability to meet standards of appearance.
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
- Mobility -Ability to reach all areas of responsibility to include: shelves, windows, ledges, pipes, under and around furniture.
- Continuous standing -continuously standing and/or walking to accomplish all that is required for position.
- Climbing stairs -approximately 40 steps 15% of 40 hour week. No driving required.
Environment
Inside 80% of 8 hours.
This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the associated with the position. May perform other duties as assigned.
Associate Name (Print)
Associate Signature Date
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- Evening shift
- Night shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16