Banquet Houseperson

Job Description

Job Description

Summary : To manually set up, break down, and service all meeting rooms in accordance with Crescent high standards of quality.

Essential Job Functions : Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Communicate with supervisor throughout shift to be aware of the work.
• 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, dancefloors, etc., from storage area to meeting rooms
• Supply and replenish meeting rooms with clean glasses and fresh water.
• 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.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job related duties as assigned.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including day / night shifts, weekends and holidays

Required Skills and Abilities :

Education and / or Experience : High School diploma or equivalent preferred. General knowledge of hotel operations in the banquet field.

Language Skills : Excellent verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate and work well with fellow employees and other departments. Maintain a presentable appearance, behavior and manner at all times. Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Reasoning Ability : Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands : While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee occasionally is required to sit; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift, push, carry, pull, or move items.

Work Environment : Work is generally performed in banquet areas (indoor and outdoor), and venues.