Banquet Attendant

The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston is seeking a Banquet Attendant to join a Forbes Five-Star team. You will assist with set-up, guest service, and handling banquet spaces to ensure flawless events.

Ideal candidates have hotel experience, flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. The role offers benefits and advancement opportunities in a luxury hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Aspire to our values of being passionate, strive for excellence, remain relevant, collaborate and act with honor and integrity.
• Ability to work independently.
• 2 years previous hotel experience, luxury or Forbes experience preferred.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends and holidays is required.
• Physical demands: Ability to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis. Prolonged extended periods of standing. Pushing and pulling heavy carts.

Responsibilities

• Set tables, chairs, dance floors and staging according to the instructions from the Captain, Banquet Manager or the Banquet Director
• Provide prompt and professional service during banquet functions. Ensures that guest safety is of paramount consideration in the set-up of the room and in the arrangement and performance of all banquet set up needs
• Maintains comprehensive knowledge of banquet rooms, storage areas, and back of the house operations ensuring efficient utilization and organization of all spaces.
• Assist guests, clients and meeting planners with changes and movements
• Knowledgeable of all functions and activities in the Hotel during the shift
• Attend to guest complaints and requests promptly and refers them to the immediate Supervisor
• Handle equipment with care to avoid accidents, breakage and damage
• Reset all of the Banquet rooms for the following day

Skills

Ability to work independently

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

The Post Oak Hotel is seeking a Banquet Attendant to join the only Forbes Five-Star Hotel in Texas. We hire passionate and professional colleagues who genuinely delight our guests through curated and authentic experiences. The Banquet Attendant will be responsible for set-up of banquet function as prescribed by the banquet event orders.

Responsibilities

• Set tables, chairs, dance floors and staging according to the instructions from the Captain, Banquet Manager or the Banquet Director
• Provide prompt and professional service during banquet functions. Ensures that guest safety is of paramount consideration in the set-up of the room and in the arrangement and performance of all banquet set up needs
• Mantains comprehensive knowledge of banquet rooms, storage areas, and back of the house operations ensuring efficient utilization and organization of all spaces.
• Assist guests, clients and meeting planners with changes and movements
• Knowledagble of all functions and activities in the Hotel during the shift
• Attend to guest complaints and requests promptly and refers them to the immediate Supervisor
• Handle equipment with care to avoid accidents, breakage's and damage
• Reset all of the Banquet rooms for the following day

Qualifications

• Aspire to our values of being passionate, strive for excellence, remain relevant, collaborate and act with honor and integrity
• Ability to work independently
• 2 years previous hotel experience, luxury or Forbes experience preferred
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends and holidays is required
• Physical demands: Ability to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis. Prolonged extended periods of standing. Pushing and pulling heavy carts.

What We Offer You

• Multiple benefit plans to suit your needs
• Paid Time Off
• 401K
• Opportunities for advancement
• Positive and respectful work environment where diversity is valued
• Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels
• Community volunteer opportunities
• Complimentary parking and colleague meal

Disclaimer

Disclaimer: The above information is intended as a high-level overview of the responsibilities and qualifications for the position and does not represent the full job description which will include all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, and working conditions associated with the job. For more information or to see the full job description, contact the Human Resources department at the location in which you are applying.

Posted Salary Range

USD $10.50 - USD $10.50 /Hr.

Tipped Position

This position earns tips