Banquet Houseperson

Westmont Group; Manhattan Beach (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Marriott discounted room rates

Associate meals provided

Uniforms provided

Job summary

The Westdrift Autograph Collection of Hotels in Manhattan Beach, CA is seeking a Banquet Setup professional for a full-time, on-site position. You will prepare meeting rooms to guest specifications and handle transporting tables, chairs and equipment to event spaces.

Roles include setting up and breaking down spaces, maintaining clean, organized areas, replenishing supplies, and adhering to safety and hotel policies. Weekend and holiday shifts are required.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of food and beverage service and etiquette.
• Knowledge of appropriate table settings and service ware.
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs and move heavy items.

Responsibilities

• Set up meeting rooms to guest specifications and transport tables, chairs and equipment.
• Break down rooms after events and return items to storage.
• Maintain clean and organized storage and meeting spaces.
• Replenish meeting rooms with glasses and water; assist with cleaning as needed.
• Communicate with supervisor about work and safety procedures.
• Assist other banquet staff as needed and follow company policies.

Skills

Food & beverage knowledge

Guest relations

Etiquette

English language

Equipment operation

Tools

Coffee maker

Job description

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Banquet Setup Full time Union Manhattan Beach, CA, US

Salary Range: $26.12 To $26.12 Hourly

About Us

Picturesquely located in one of the most desirable areas in Southern California, The Westdrift Autograph Collection of Hotels fuses classic sophistication and contemporary chic. Located just steps from the city's distinctive boutiques, restaurants and beach activities. The Westdrift Autograph Collection of Hotels offers advanced service in a most unique setting.

This description is a summary of primary responsibilities and qualifications. The job description is not intended to include all duties or qualifications that may be required now or in the future. The Hotel operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, so operational demands require variations in shift days, starting times, and hours worked in a week.

Job Duties

• Keeping storage rooms maintained and organized.
• Maintaining back hall: breakdown dirty dishes and bring to dish room.
• Pickup linen and put away.
• Set 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, dance floors, etc., from storage area to meeting rooms.
• Break down all meeting rooms where meetings have concluded and return to 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.
• Supply and replenish meeting rooms with clean glasses and fresh water.
• Communicate with supervisor throughout shift to be aware of the work.
• Perform any general cleaning tasks using standard hotel cleaning products as assigned by the supervisor to adhere to health standards.
• Perform other duties as requested, such as cleaning up unexpected spills, or special guest requests.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
• Follows safety and security procedures and rules.
• Perform any related duties as requested by supervisor/manager.
• Assists other Banquet Personnel when need.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Must have basic knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette.

Knowledge of the appropriate table settings and service ware. Knowledge of various types of equipment and set up styles used in the meeting rooms. For example: different table types (round, schoolroom, etc.).

Basic knowledge of the English language sufficient to understand inquiries from customers and communicate simple instructions.

Ability to comprehend and apply written product labeling instructions to enable the safe application of products and processes within the hotel.

Ability to operate beverage equipment, e.g., coffee maker.

Physical Demands

Ability to lift and move multiple tables and chairs and podiums weighing up to 80 lbs. through a crowded room. This position requires considerable physical activity on a continuous basis throughout the shift for room set up and breaks down.

Benefits

• Marriott discounted room rates at all Marriott properties around the world
• Associate meals provided
• Uniforms provided

Schedule

• AM/PM Shift Availability
• Weekends and Holidays required

EOE/ M / F /D/V