Banquet Houseperson - Hilton Orrington

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Family benefits

401K matching

Flexible scheduling

Property discounts

Job summary

Crescent Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Banquets Houseperson at Hilton Orrington Evanston in Evanston, IL. You will set up and break down meeting rooms, transport heavy items, and keep spaces clean and ready for the next function. The role requires physical activity and teamwork to ensure guest satisfaction and smooth events.

We offer competitive wages and benefits; this position is full-time and on-site. Explore growth in a hospitality-focused team that values diversity and guest experience.

Qualifications

• Must have a self-starting personality with an even disposition.
• Good communication with guests; team-oriented and willing to pitch in.
• Knowledge of equipment and setup styles used in meeting rooms.
• Able to perform considerable physical activity during shifts.
• Willing to work on-site in Evanston, IL.

Responsibilities

• Set up meeting rooms to guest specifications and transport/position heavy items.
• Break down rooms after meetings and return supplies to storage. Maintain presentable condition of rooms and ballrooms.

Skills

Self-starter

Team player

Guest communication

Physical stamina

Set-up knowledge

Tools

Meeting-room equipment

Job description

Hilton Orrington Evanston
1710 Orrington Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201, USA

• On-site
• Rate : $18.09 USD per hour
• Ops - Hourly Non Mgmt
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: BANQU044443

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 placeto 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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