What are the responsibilities and job description for the House Attendant-Banquets position at Westin Alexandria?
Job Summary
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The Banquet House Attendant is responsible for the set up tear down and maintenance of all meeting space.
El Encargado de Banquetes del Hotel es el responsable de preparar desmontar y mantener toda la instalación dedicada a los salones y áreas de reuniones.
Responsibilities
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.
- Must have a valid driver license for the applicable State and an acceptable MVR (Motor Vehicle Driving record (property specific-driving).
- Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
- Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
- Must work well in stressful high pressure situations.
- Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.
- Diploma de enseñanza secundaria o equivalente y de preferencia con experiencia en trabajos de hotelería o similares.
- Comunicar las informaciones e ideas en forma clara.
- Evaluar y seleccionar en forma rápida y precisa los mejores cursos de acción.
- Desempeñarse correctamente aun cuando haya sobrecarga de trabajo.
- Mantener la calma y objetividad en situaciones de sobrecarga de trabajo.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Comply at all times with Aimbridge Hospitality standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
- Ensure the correct and timely set up of all Banquet Event Order functions.
- Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and sanitation throughout the banquet function space pre-function space and storage areas to include the carpets walls walks windows and heating/air conditioning units etc.
- Maintain the banquet storeroom in a neat and organized manner stocked with any and all appropriate supplies necessary for meetings or food service functions.
- Be familiar with fire exit and extinguisher location and follow all hotel safety rules.
- Breakdown after the completion of functions and ensure that all equipment and supplies are stored properly.
- Notify management of any hazards.
- Perform other tasks/jobs as assigned by the supervisor or manager.
- Cumplir en todo momento con las normas y reglamentos de Aimbridge Hospitality para alentar operaciones de trabajo seguras y eficientes.
- Preparar oportunamente todas las actividades relacionadas con los pedidos para banquetes.
- Mantener totalmente limpios e higienizados el área de celebración de banquetes el espacio dedicado a la preparación de éste y todas las zonas de almacenamiento incluyendo las alfombras paredes pasillos ventanas unidades de calefacción y aire acondicionado etc.
- Mantener la despensa totalmente organizada con todos los suministros necesarios para reuniones o actividades de servicio gastronómico.
- Conocer la ubicación de las salidas de emergencia y extintores y acatar todas las reglas de seguridad del hotel.
- Desmontar los equipos una vez finalizadas las actividades y asegurarse de que éstos y los suministros queden adecuadamente almacenados.
- Avisar al gerente sobre cualquier peligro.
- Llevar a cabo otra tarea según asignada por el supervisor o gerente.
Property Details
Blending elegance and comfort in the exclusive Carlyle section of Alexandria's Old Town, this hotel offers luxurious accommodations, and first-class amenities, only a short distance from the sites of Washington, D.C.
The Westin Alexandria is ideally located only 3 blocks from the King Street metro station, allowing guests to easily explore the surrounding area. Ronald Reagan National Airport and Interstate 495 are also nearby.
Company Overview
As the global leader in third-party hotel management, our growing portfolio represents over 1,550 hotels in all 50 states and 22 countries, from top international lodging brands to luxury hotels, destination resorts and lifestyle hotels. Our associates around the globe are passionate about serving our guests and driving exceptional results, and thrive in a culture where everyone is inspired to be the best. Join a world of possibility with Aimbridge Hospitality.
Benefits
After an initial waiting period, those hired into full time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following:
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- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income
- Term Life and AD&D Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401k Retirement Plan