Banquet Porter - Full Time

Marriott-International; Toronto; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental coverage

Employee social events

On-site parking

Deferred profit-sharing plan

RRSP

Discounted associate meals

Hotel discounts at Marriott properties

Education reimbursement

Job summary

The Westin Toronto Airport Hotel in Toronto, ON, is seeking banquet setup staff to set up and break down meeting rooms, banquet spaces and ballroom areas, ensuring cleanliness and adherence to hotel standards.

Candidates should have basic reading/writing and math skills, be able to lift up to 100 pounds, and be flexible to work nights, weekends, or holidays; benefits include health coverage, events, parking, profit-sharing, RRSP, meal discounts, Marriott discounts, and education reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Basic reading, writing, and mathematical skills.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 100 pounds.
• Good communication and guest service oriented.

Responsibilities

• Set up and break down tables, chairs, audio visual equipment, and platforms as required.
• Prepare linens and ensure proper table settings.
• Maintain cleanliness of banquet rooms and service areas.
• Inspect equipment and report damages.
• Refresh room during breaks and stock linen.
• Retrieve and deliver boxes and materials for functions.
• Follow Company and Brand Standards in all duties.

Skills

Communication skills

Basic reading & writing

Basic math

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Westin Toronto Airport Hotel, Toronto, ON, CA

5 days ago Requisition ID: 4620

Looking for a career change? Join one of Canada’s most successful and multicultural Hospitality companies, that strives to take your talent to the next level. With 20 hotels owned and managed by Easton’s Group of Hotels, and more in development, your passion, collaboration, and voice will be an excellent addition to our growing Organization. As a company, we strive to provide exceptional benefits, perks, and growth opportunities to all our employees.

If you have a passion for exceptional service delivery, are results driven and appreciate the recognition, Easton’s is your career partner of choice.

At Easton’s, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute. We believe that inclusion strengthens our teams, drives innovation, and enables us to achieve our vision while creating opportunities for everyone to thrive.

About the Hotel

TheWestin Toronto Airportis located near YYZ airport, it features a Westin WORKOUT®, heated indoor pool, and dining options like Atmosphere and Crosswind’s Bar and Grill along with an express Starbucks coffee and grab-and-go stand. As part of Easton’s Group of Hotels, our team is deeply involved in community events, valuing the wellbeing of each member as much as our guests.

• Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
• Employee Social Events
• On-Site Parking
• Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan
• RRSP
• Discounted Associate Meals
• Hotel Discounts at MarriottProperties worldwide
• Education Reimbursement

Job Overview

Set-up and break down all meeting rooms, banquet space and ballroom areas. Clean and maintain all corridors, vending areas, elevators and landings and service areas in the banquet facilities ensuring hotel’s standards of cleanliness.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Set-up and/or break-down tables, chairs, audio visual equipment and platforms/stages and other equipment as specified by group requirements. Set-up table linens, skirting and table top items (water pitchers, glasses, supplies, etc.)
• Clean, store, and secure in an organized manner all tables, chairs, and audio/visual equipment, platforms/stages and other equipment used for banquet functions.
• Maintain cleanliness of banquet rooms, banquet hallways, and storage and service areas.
• Inspect cleanliness and working condition of all equipment to be set up in function area. Report all damages or issues to Supervisor.
• May refresh room during breaks (replenish supplies, water pitchers, etc.)
• May retrieve clean linen and skirting and stock in storage areas.
• May pick-up and deliver all boxes and materials (flip charts, easles, blackboards, etc.) for function.
• Perform other duties as assigned. In carrying out your duties you will follow all Company and Brand Standards

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Basic reading and writing and mathematical skills. General knowledge of banquet operations preferred.

This job requires ability to perform the following:

• Remain stationary for extended periods of time
• Carrying or lifting items of up to and including 100 pounds (i.e. tables, chairs, stages) occurs often.
• Moving about the function areas.

Other:

• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with guests, coworkers, and supervisors.
• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often with banquet event orders and instructions.
• Basic math is used frequently to ensure the proper set up of tables, settings, chairs, etc.
• Alcohol Awareness certification as required by local or state government agency.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

ACCESSIBILITY & ACCOMODATION

• The Westin Toronto Airport Hotel is committed to an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request for all stages of the selection process.
• Should you require any accommodations during an interview process, kindly let us know in advance, as we are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.