Banquet Houseperson

The Westin Mount Laurel; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Marriott discounted room rates at all

Associate meals provided

Uniforms provided

Job summary

The Westin Mount Laurel is seeking a Banquet Set-Up associate to prepare and break down meeting spaces, transport tables, chairs, podiums and other equipment, and keep storage rooms organized for efficient operations.

You will set up rooms to guest specifications, assist with cleaning and replenishment of glassware and water, and work with supervision to ensure safety and quality standards during events.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of food and beverage preparations and service standards.
• Knowledge of table settings and service ware; awareness of room setup styles.
• English sufficient to understand inquiries and give simple instructions.
• Ability to apply product labeling instructions for safe use.
• Capability to operate beverage equipment such as coffee makers.

Responsibilities

• Maintain storage rooms organized and accessible.
• Set up meeting rooms to guest specifications; transport tables, chairs, and related equipment.
• Break down rooms after events and return items to storage.
• Replenish meeting rooms with glassware and water; assist with cleaning tasks.
• Adhere to safety procedures; follow supervisor directions and policies.

Skills

Food & beverage knowledge

Table setting knowledge

English language

Product labeling instructions

Beverage equipment operation

Job description

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

Source: Hospitality Online