What are the responsibilities and job description for the EVENT SET UP | PART-TIME position at Thompson Austin - 5th and Brazos?
Summary
The Role
The Houseperson - Events 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.
The Hotels
When you stay at a Thompson Hotel, you are welcome as a resident. With intuitive service, each guest is provided a tailored experience, enhancing their personal travel journey and bridging connections to the local perspective. Thompson's unique hotels are timeless destinations, creating distinctive experiences that transform your day, your trip, or even your life. Thompson Austin offers 212 luxury guestrooms and Suites plus 17 residences along with a 10,000 square foot wellness center, 3 restaurant bar concepts, an expansive pool deck, and private cabanas, and over 10,000 square feet of flexible and traditional event space.
The 193-king room tommie Austin is built for the spirited adventurer. Guest will be encouraged to explore Austin’s unparalleled offerings and in every square foot, tommie is an opportunity to meet and be inspired. Where art and atmosphere seep in from the surrounding neighborhood, and collaborations seep back out. tommie will feature a bespoke coffee and wine shop and allow guests to be the master of their own stay while still offering warm and authentic service.
Both hotels are anchored on the ground floor by our re-imagined cantina-themed restaurant, a 13,000 sq ft. indoor and outdoor oasis as well as The 5th Street Diner The Royal Room, a street-side concept serving daily fare for locals, residents, and guests alike. This mixed-use project will also feature a residential tower – Sienna – and 10,000 square feet of retail space and a 7,000 sq. ft. state of the art fitness center and simulator room, appropriately named the “T” Box.
The Benefits & Perks
We have you covered with an awesome rewards package! Health and welfare plans? We have a range of choices for you and your eligible dependents. Financial wellbeing? Got it! Opt into our 401(k) plan, College Saving Plan, or Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Oh, and we don’t want to leave out our lifestyle benefits! Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave, paid Family Bonding Time, Adoption Assistance, discounted and complimentary rooms at Hyatt locations across the globe, free colleague meals during shifts, well-being & educational assistance, and many more!
Qualifications
- This position requires open availability (Afternoon/Late Evenings)
- Related experience working in Hotels, Convention Centers, Warehouses, etc. is preferred
- Good communication and comprehension skills
- A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time and lift a moderate amount of weight
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays
- Set-up and teardown of the meeting and event rooms as outlined by the Event Order.
- Maintain venue including vacuuming floors, cleaning walls, windows and mirrors.
- Proper care, movement, storage of all equipment such as tables, chairs, risers, dance floor, etc.
- Ability to lift, push, pull and carry a moderate amount of weight on a consistent basis.
- A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast paced environment
- Must be able to bend, stoop and climb.
- Must be able to work on feet for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to work a flexible shift including weekends, and holidays
Hyatt is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity