What are the responsibilities and job description for the Banquet Houseperson position at Northwood Hospitality?
Banquet Houseperson at Conrad Nashville
JOB SUMMARY
Sets up, cleans, and maintains meeting and banquet rooms, service corridors, storerooms and public function areas in a safe manner and in accordance with Event Orders (EOs).
JOB DUTIES
- Cleans meeting rooms and event areas by vacuuming floors, wiping off tables, picking up dirty dishes and glassware and spot cleaning chairs and carpet upon completion of events.
- Cleans and returns equipment not in use to proper storage area.
- Sets up and moves tables, chairs, risers, dance floors, and lecterns to locations specified in EOs.
- Places linens, glassware, silverware, etc., on tables.
- Sets out meeting room supplies, such as pads, pens, and candy on tables.
- Checks electrical hook-ups for proper working order and tapes down all exposed cords for equipment in use.
- Services meeting rooms during breaks by emptying trash, removing dirty plates and glassware, straightening chairs, and replacing items as needed.
- Assists guests and answers their questions; refers guests to banquet captain or concierge as needed.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Previous houseperson or related work experience preferred
SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Basic reading and math skills
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Ability to pay close attention to details
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to pull, lift, carry, or otherwise move up to 50 lbs. Ability to push carts, queen marys and hot boxes up to 100 lbs.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, reach, kneel, grasp, climb and bend
Benefits:
- 401k after 90 days, fully vested, company match to 3%
- Medical/ Dental/Vision– eligible after 60 days
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Awesome Paid Time Off policy
- Hilton Discounts Worldwide
- Northwood Hospitality Discounts
- Free Parking