Banquet Set-Up

The Doubletree by Hilton Burlington is Vermont’s largest hotel and conference center. Known as a premier location for meetings, events and travelers, the Doubletree offers guests a quality experience when visiting Vermont. The hotel has started a $16 million dollar renovation to include all of the 30,000 square feet of event space, guest rooms, public areas and more! This is a unique opportunity to join a growing and seasoned hospitality team.

This unique role will consist of ensuring efficient operation of banquet functions by coordinating and providing work set up for the actual set up of events. also be the point . This position requires a flexible schedule including availability on weekends. This position reports to the Director of Banquets.

BANQUET SET UP JOB DUTIES:

• Responsible for moving tables, chairs, staging and any other banquet equipment with proper use of hand trucks, carts and dollies in a safe manner.
• Set up banquet rooms exactly as the contract states: this includes chairs, tables, staging, skirting of tables, water stations, buffets, etc.
• Responsible for the breakdown and storage of furniture and equipment upon completion of banquet catering functions. This includes cleaning and vacuuming meeting rooms.
• Treat guests with courtesy, friendliness and respect and provide responsive service.
• Perform cleaning and general maintenance duties of all banquet function rooms, equipment, and public areas. Follow maintenance program and cleaning schedule.
• Provide porter service to the guests as required.
• Notify management of any pertinent information related to shift activities
• Ensure all water, amenities, audio-visual and breaks are in the room at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the meeting.
• Comply with all customer needs for additional equipment and supplies and convey the additional charge to the guest. Notify the supervisor to add to the guest check.
• Set up and clean all meeting and meal function rooms in accordance with company and hotel specifications.
• Freshen all meeting rooms during meal breaks by changing cloths if necessary, refilling candy jars, replacing water glasses, refilling water pitchers and removing garbage from meeting areas and break tables.
• Assist with meal service and breakdown as needed.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work weekend shifts if needed
• Must be able to work independently.
• Able to be on your feet for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds for a minimum of 300 feet.
• Must be able to push or pull carts or equipment weighing 50 pounds or more.
• Ability to understand Guests’ service needs.
• Ability to be well organized, maintain concentration, prioritize and complete all work assigned.
• Ability to focus attention to performance of tasks despite frequent, stressful or unusual interruptions.
• Ability to perform job functions with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work cohesively with co-workers and other departments as part of a team.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.75 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid sick time
• Referral program

Shift:

• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $17