Banquet and Meeting Porter / Maintenance

Rodd Hotels & Resorts; Yarmouth; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality establishment in Yarmouth is seeking a dedicated Houseperson / Maintenance. This full-time role involves setting up and servicing meeting rooms, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting with minor repairs. Ideal candidates will have banquet or hospitality experience and the ability to work flexible shifts. Join our team to ensure high-quality service at events.

Qualifications

• Prior banquet and/or hospitality experience preferred.
• Ability to work any day/shift and to work on-call as needed.
• Willingness to maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance in accordance with grooming standards.

Responsibilities

• Break down, clean and service all meeting rooms/areas after events.
• Set up all meeting rooms to guest specifications, involving physical activity.
• Assist with inventory control of meeting room and A/V equipment.

Job description

Position Summary

Rodd Grand Yarmouth Hotel is looking for a friendly service-oriented person to fill the role of Houseperson / Maintenance.

The Houseperson is responsible for the setup, servicing and break down of all meetings and events in accordance with the Hotel's high standards of quality. The Porter ensures all venues are well-maintained and cleaned including any safety or AV / equipment needs, adjustments or repairs, prior to or after an event. They also assist Maintenance with minor repairs and maintenance in the hotel.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Break down, clean and service all meeting rooms / areas where meetings have concluded and returns items to storage area so the room will be available to reset for the next function
• Set up all meeting rooms to the specifications of the guest. This includes considerable physical activity in transporting sometimes awkward and heavy materials weighing up to 75 lbs. such as staging, tables, chairs, dance floors, etc., from storage area to the meeting rooms
• Catering, AV or other equipment set up / break down / maintenance as needed
• Communicates with supervisor verbally and through written communication throughout the shift to ensure proper notification and follow through of assigned tasks
• Supplies and replenishes meeting rooms in a prompt and courteous manner
• Maintains established cleaning schedule of meeting rooms so rooms stay presentable at all times
• Assist with inventory control of meeting room and A / V equipment and Ensure a clean and organized storage area
• Ability to assisted banquet staff as needed
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor or other management

Minimum Qualifications

Prior banquet and / or hospitality experience preferred

Ability to work any day / shift and to work on-call as needed

Willingness to maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance in accordance with grooming standards

Job Types

Full-time, Permanent

Work Location

In person