Banquet Houseperson

Oyster Point Hotel; Red Bank (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Oyster Point Hotel in Red Bank, NJ seeks a full-time Houseperson. The role involves setting up and breaking down meeting and event rooms, including AV, daily.

You will handle equipment and supplies, maintain a clean environment, and work closely with the Banquets team to deliver exceptional service for meetings, events, and guests. No experience is required, as on-the-job training is provided; must be able to work weekends and holidays and lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work weekends.
• Must be willing to learn on-the-job training.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Mobility required: sit, kneel, stand, stoop, bend, reach and manipulate objects.
• Ability to work in various conditions (cold, heat, sun).
• Must be a team player and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Break-down and set-up meeting and event rooms daily, including AV where required.
• Care for, move, and store equipment such as tables, chairs, lecterns, and room supplies.
• Clean and maintain meeting and event rooms, restocking as needed.
• Collaborate with Banquet team to ensure smooth operation and high service standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Team player

Willingness to learn

Physical stamina

Job description

The beautiful Oyster Point Hotel, located in Red Bank, NJ, has an opening for a full-time Houseperson, that is flexible and able to work varying days, early mornings, weekends, and holidays. No experience necessary but must be willing to learn through on-the-job training.

SUMMARY

The Houseman plays a vital role on the Banquets Team by ensuring all meetings and events are correctly set-up to guarantee a memorable experience for Members, families, and guests.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Break-down and sets-up meeting and event rooms, daily. This may include setting up of AV equipment, stripping the room of all its furniture and resetting the room per the specifications outlined by the BEO (Banquet Event Order).
• Properly cares for, moves, and stores equipment, such as tables, chairs, risers, dance floor, and lecterns, and room supplies, such as linen, pads, pens/pencils, and candy, etc.
• Clean and maintain the meeting and event rooms. This includes, but is not limited to, straightening chairs, changing soiled table linen, emptying trash, and restocking materials such as pads and pens.
• Participates as a team member with Banquet Servers, Banquet Bartenders, Banquet Bar-backs, Banquet Cooks, Banquet Captains, Banquet Manager, and any pertinent company employees in producing a smoothly and efficiently run operation that meets the highest standards of customer service.
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• May be required to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work weekends.
• The position requires mobility. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, kneel, stand, stoop, bend, stretch, communicate, reach, and manipulate objects.
• Duties require attentiveness to visual and audible cues.
• May be required to work in the cold, heat, and sun for periods of time.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• May be required to climb step stools and ladders of varying heights
• Must be a team player, capable of working under pressure.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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