Banquet Attendant

Ayres Hotels; California; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Ayres Cares Adopt a Family Program

Fun Express Entertainment Discount

Sketchers Shoe Discount Program

Hotel Guest Room Discount

Job summary

Ayres Hotels in California is seeking a Banquet Attendant to support catered events and meetings by preparing rooms, setting up tables, chairs, dance floors and conference equipment according to guest requests.

You will transfer keys and pagers between shifts, review orders, ensure beverage stations, replenish coffee and juices, and maintain linens, silverware, glassware and china. The position requires physical effort, good English and the ability to stay composed under pressure.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of writing, reading and speaking English language is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Set up banquet tables, chairs, dance floors and equipment per guest requests.
• Review banquet orders to understand guest needs and ensure timely delivery.
• Ensure ice water stations are available for meetings unless otherwise requested.
• Make coffee and fill fruit juice and water dispensers as required.
• Replace soiled linens and set tables with silverware, glassware and china.
• Respond to guest needs and requests in a timely manner; maintain cleanliness.
• Break down meeting rooms and return equipment to storage after events.
• Wipe table tops and chairs with damp cloth; follow safety policies.
• Complete end of shift duties as assigned.

Skills

English language

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Banquet Attendant

Job Description

Facilities all banquet service and meeting room set up for catering functions by performing the following duties.

Essential Functions and Responsibilitiesof the job include but are not limited to:

• Knowledge, understanding, and adherence to Company Core Values and Mission Statement.
• Conduct self in a friendly and positive manner during all guest encounters.
• Set up tables, chairs, dance floors and conference equipment in the banquet rooms as needed per guest request and/or banquet request order.
• Obtains and maintains keys and pager from the Front Desk or from team member who worked the prior shift and transfers keys and pager to the next shift or Front Desk.
• Review banquet request orders for the day to ensure all the guest needs are understood and achieved in a timely manner.
• Ensure all meetings have ice water stations, unless otherwise requested by guests.
• Makes coffee and fills fruit juice and water dispensers as required.
• Replaces soiled linens and sets tables with silverware and glassware.
• Ensure guest needs and requests are responded to in a timely manner.Vacuum carpet between meetings.
• All set-ups are to include clean linen, glassware, silverware and china.
• Check meetings throughout the day and at meeting breaks.
• Perform the breakdown of meeting rooms and return all equipment not needed to the reset room to its proper storage place.
• Wipe table tops and chairs with damp cloth.
• Responsible for working in a safe and conscientious manner. Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
• Complete end of shift duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge/Education/Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.
• Knowledge of writing, reading and speaking English language is helpful

Physical Requirements:

• Heavy work - exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 35 pounds of force frequently, or constantly while lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling and otherwise moving and maintaining objects.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mental Requirements:

• Ability to convey information and ideas clearly.
• Must maintain composure under pressure

We care about your family and private time.

• Paid Vacation *Full Time Status
• Paid Sick Leave (24 hours to Part Time / 32 hours to Full Time)
• Ayres Cares Adopt a Family Program
• Fun Express Entertainment Discount
• Sketchers Shoe Discount Program
• Hotel Guest Room Discount