Banquet Houseperson - $18 per hour

Crescent Hotels & Resorts; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional benefits plan

401K matching

Discounts at Crescent properties

Marriott discounts worldwide

Free meals

Job summary

Le Méridien Chicago - Oakbrook Center is seeking team members for our Banquets team as part-time Banquet House Person. You will set up meeting rooms, transport materials, maintain cleanliness, and support guests and staff throughout events.

We offer competitive benefits including health plans, 401K matching, guest discounts at Crescent properties, Marriott discounts worldwide, and free meals — with a focus on teamwork and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Self-starting personality with a team-first mindset.
• Strong guest service orientation and communication.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Set up all meeting rooms to guest specifications, including transporting tables, chairs and equipment.
• Supply and replenish meeting rooms with clean glasses and water.
• Break down rooms after events and return equipment to storage.
• Maintain cleaning schedule for rooms and ballrooms.
• Follow attendance rules and be available regularly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team player

Physical stamina

Lift 50 lbs

Flexible shifts

Weekend availability

Job description

Offering a calm haven and chic sophistication, Le Méridien Chicago - Oakbrook Center sits next to the eponymous shopping center in Oak Brook, Illinois. From our superb vista, guests can easily access attractions throughout Chicago, including Drury Lane Theatre, Elmhurst Art Museum and downtown. Our pet friendly hotel in Oak Brook, IL boasts spacious rooms and suites with modern artwork.

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 Great Next Team Members To Join On Our Banquets Team As Part-Time Banquet House Person. We Are Committed To Providing You With

• An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & your family members
• 401K matching program for eligible associates
• Discounts with our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family members
• Marriott Hotels Discounts Worldwide
• Free Meals

Here Is What You Will Be Doing Each Day

• Communicate with supervisor throughout shift to be aware of the work.
• 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, dancefloors, etc., from storage area to meeting rooms
• Supply and replenish meeting rooms with clean glasses and fresh water.
• 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.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Does this sound like you?

You have a Self-starting personality with an even disposition. You can communicate well with guests. You are willing to “pitch-in” and help co-workers with their job duties and be a team player. Can withstand prolonged periods of standing and/or walking. Can lift at least 50 lbs. You are looking for some flexibility in a job, so working a variety of different shifts and weekends works for your personal life.

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.

Note

This description excludes non-essential and marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of the fundamental job duties. Furthermore, the specific examples in each section are not intended to be all-inclusive. Rather, they represent the typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. Other job-related duties may be assigned by the associate’s supervisor.

Furthermore, this description is subject to change, in the sole discretion of the Company, and in no way creates an employment contract, implied or otherwise; each associate remains, at all times, an “at will” associate.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.