Assistant Head Banquets Houseperson - Hilton Capital

Hilton Global in; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A historic hotel in the heart of Washington D.C. seeks an Assistant Head Banquets Houseperson to oversee banquet functions and ensure service excellence. The ideal candidate will possess hotel banquet setup experience and demonstrate exceptional hospitality values.

Benefits

Medical Insurance Coverage Available

Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)

Access to pay through DailyPay

401K plan with company match

Discounted travel program

Debt-Free Education program

Parental leave

Career growth and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in hotel banquet setup.
• Ability to work varying schedules.

Responsibilities

• Oversee set-up and clean-up of banquet functions.
• Assist and supervise housepersons to ensure compliance with event specifications.
• Greet clients and respond to inquiries.

Skills

Hospitality

Teamwork

Adaptability

Job description

Assistant Head Banquets Houseperson - Hilton Capital (Finance)

Capital Hilton is looking to welcome an Assistant Head Banquets Houseperson to join the team! Our historic hotel is in the heart of the nation's capital, less than a mile from McPherson Sq metro station has 559 guest rooms, over 31,235 total event space and 21 meeting rooms.

The ideal candidate would have worked most recently with an employer for 1+ years and has hotel banquet set up experience. Ability to setup, breakdown and clean meeting rooms, event space and surrounding areas and to work varying schedules is mandatory.

Shift Pattern: Full Availability (weekday, weekend, and holidays) - AM, PM and Overnight shifts, as needed.

Pay Rate: $29.36 per hour

Medical Insurance Coverage Available -for you and your family.

The Benefits- Hilton is proud to support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits such as:

• Access to pay when you need it through DailyPay
• Mental health resources including Employee Assistance Program
• Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Go Hilton travel program: 100 nights of discounted travel
• Parental leave to support new parents
• Debt-Free Education: Team Members will have access to a wide variety of educational credentials through our partnership with Guild Education, including: college degrees and professional certifications*
• 401K plan and company match to help save for your retirement
• Hilton Shares: Our employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount
• Career growth and development
• Team Member Resource Groups
• Recognition and rewards programs

Available benefits may vary depending upon property-specific terms and conditions of employment and the terms of the collective bargaining agreement if applicable.

What will I be doing?

As a Assistant Head Houseperson, you would be responsible for overseeing the set-up and clean-up of all banquet functions in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Supervise and assist Housepersons with set up to ensure compliance with event specifications and with clean up and break-down after events
• Assist Housepersons with and oversee a variety of tasks including, but not limited to, dusting and polishing furniture and fixtures, vacuuming, mopping, sweeping, shampooing carpets, washing windows, cleaning/waxing floors, removing and disposing of trash and emptying ashtrays
• Assist with planning, organization and execution of all banquet functions
• Greet clients and guests and respond to guest inquiries and requests in a timely, friendly and efficient manner
• Participate in and lead department meetings, as needed

What are we looking for?

Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:

• Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.
• Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.
• Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.
• Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.
• Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline

In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:

• Quality
• Productivity
• Dependability
• Customer Focus
• Adaptability

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands . Our vision "to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality" unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!