BANQUET HOUSEPERSON

Crescent Hotels & Resorts; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive wages

Benefit plan for eligible associates &

401K matching program for eligible

Flexible scheduling

Discounts with Crescent managed props

Job summary

Crescent Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Banquets Houseperson to set up all meeting rooms to guest specifications, with significant physical activity moving tables, chairs, and staging, and to break down rooms after events. The position requires a self-starting personality, good guest communication, and teamwork to help coworkers.

Crescent supports open, inclusive culture and offers competitive wages, a strong benefits plan, 401K matching, flexible scheduling, and travel discounts for associates

Qualifications

• Self-starting personality with an even disposition.
• Able to communicate well with guests.
• Team player and willing to assist coworkers.
• Comfortable with considerable physical activity during shifts.

Responsibilities

• Setting up all meeting rooms to guest specifications, including moving tables, chairs, and staging equipment.
• Transporting heavy materials safely from storage to meeting rooms.
• Breaking down rooms after meetings and returning supplies to storage.
• Maintaining cleaning schedules for meeting rooms and ballrooms to keep spaces presentable.

Job description

Description

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are a team of hospitality professionals that are deeply connected to & proud of the exceptional experiences we provide for our guests. More than that, we know our Associates are the shining stars of what we do!

We understand what it takes to be a part of something great. We will encourage you to bring your true self to work every day, we will celebrate you and we will cheer you on as you shine bright in your career journey. Whether it be our health & wellness programs, best in class learning and development or our travel discounts that 'feed your inner explorer', we work hard to create and deliver on what YOU need. We are ready for you to start your journey with us where You Belong. We Care. Shine Bright.

We Are Looking For Our Next Great Team Member To Join Us In Our Banquets Team. We Are Committed To Providing You With

• Highly competitive wages
• An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & your family members
• 401K matching program for eligible associates
• Flexible scheduling to allow you to focus on what is important to you
• Discounts with our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family members

Compensation: $18.09 per hour

Description

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are a team of hospitality professionals that are deeply connected to & proud of the exceptional experiences we provide for our guests. More than that, we know our Associates are the shining stars of what we do!

We understand what it takes to be a part of something great. We will encourage you to bring your true self to work every day, we will celebrate you and we will cheer you on as you shine bright in your career journey. Whether it be our health & wellness programs, best in class learning and development or our travel discounts that 'feed your inner explorer', we work hard to create and deliver on what YOU need. We are ready for you to start your journey with us where You Belong. We Care. Shine Bright.

We Are Looking For Our Next Great Team Member To Join Us In Our Banquets Team. We Are Committed To Providing You With

• Highly competitive wages
• An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & your family members
• 401K matching program for eligible associates
• Flexible scheduling to allow you to focus on what is important to you
• Discounts with our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family members

Here Is What You Will Be Doing Each Day

As our Banquets Houseperson, you will be setting up all meeting rooms to the specifications of the guest. This includes considerable physical activity in transporting awkward and heavy materials such as staging, tables, chairs, dancefloors, etc., from storage area to meeting rooms. Break down all meeting rooms where meetings have concluded and return supplies to the storage closet so the room will be available to be reset for the next function. Maintain established cleaning schedule of meeting rooms and ballrooms so the rooms stay presentable at all times.

Does this sound like you?

Must have a self-starting personality with an even disposition. Can communicate well with guests. Must be willing to 'pitch-in' and help co- workers with their job duties and be a team player. Knowledge of various types of equipment and set up styles used in the meeting rooms. Must be comfortable with considerable physical activity on a continuous basis throughout the shift for room set up and break down.

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts we strive to create a great place to work where associates at all levels of our organization are respected for their differences, just like the guests and owners we serve. That’s why we are dedicated to creating an environment that facilitates open and honest conversations about race, equity, diversity, and inclusion. By examining our own beliefs and behaviors, we can create change through training, recruiting, and promoting diverse talent to strengthen our culture.

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