Events Executive

Westin Hotels & Resorts; Kolkata; On-site; INR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Westin Hotels & Resorts in Kolkata is seeking a Non-Management banquet staff member for full-time work. The role focuses on coordinating banquet setups, ensuring cleanliness and proper furniture arrangement, and maintaining professional guest interactions.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, at least 1 year of related experience, and supervisory experience. The role emphasizes teamwork, safety compliance, and excellent guest service to uphold brand standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum 1 year of related work experience.
• Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure staff work together as a team.
• Inspect grooming and attire and rectify deficiencies.
• Communicate with guests and departments to meet needs.
• Assist with hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, and coaching employees.
• Develop positive working relationships and support team goals.
• Follow safety policies and protect assets.
• Welcome guests and respond to service needs with professional language.
• Stand and move as required during shifts.

Skills

Guest service

Team supervision

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Additional Information

Job Number26148703

Job CategoryFood and Beverage & Culinary

LocationPlot No. CBD/2, Action Area - II, New Town, Rajarhat, Kolkata West 700156, India VIEW ON MAP

ScheduleFull Time

Located Remotely?N

Position TypeNon-Management

Position Summary

Ensure staff is working together as a team. Inspect grooming and attire of staff and rectify any deficiencies. Communicate with guests, other employees, or departments to ensure guest needs are met. Respond to and try to fulfill any special banquet event arrangements. Set up banquet area/room, ensuring cleanliness and proper set up of furniture/equipment. Inspect and maintain table set-ups for cleanliness, neatness and agreement with group requirements and company standards, and resolve any problems. Document pertinent information in appropriate department logbook. Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating and coaching employees. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others, and support team to reach common goals. Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; and complete safety training and certifications. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional, maintain confidentiality of proprietary information, and protect company assets. Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards, anticipate and address guests’ service needs, assist individuals with disabilities, and thank guests with genuine appreciation. Speak with others using clear and professional language, and answer telephones using appropriate etiquette. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards. Read and visually verify information in a variety of formats (e.g., small print). Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance and objects weighing in excess of 75 pounds with assistance. Grasp, turn, and manipulate objects of varying size and weight, requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Move over sloping, uneven, or slippery surfaces as well as up and down stairs and/or service ramps. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.

Related Work Experience: At least 1 year of related work experience.

Supervisory Experience: At least 1 year of supervisory experience.

License or Certification: None

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated.Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law. At Westin, we are committed to empowering guests to regain control and enhance their well-being when they need it most while traveling, ensuring they can be the best version of themselves. To achieve the brand mission of becoming the preeminent wellness brand in hospitality, we need passionate and engaged associates to bring the brand’s unique programming to life. We want our associates to embrace their own well-being practices both on and off property. You are the ideal Westin candidate if you are passionate; you are active and take pride in how you maintain your well-being; you are optimistic; you are adventurous. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.