Banquet Houseperson - On Call

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k

Complimentary shift meal

Employee benefit card (discounts)

Job summary

Fairmont Austin is seeking a Banquet Houseperson to play a pivotal role in crafting seamless and enchanting events. You will prepare spaces, set up equipment to specifications, and ensure guest comfort with meticulous attention to detail.

As part of a dynamic team, you’ll support service partners, refresh meeting rooms, and adapt to last‑minute changes while upholding the highest standards of hospitality. This environment promotes growth within a luxury property in Austin.

Qualifications

• Previous guest service experience preferred.
• Must be able to adhere to timelines in completion of set-ups.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities.
• Highly responsible & reliable.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team.
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times.

Responsibilities

• Cleans Function Rooms Prior to Set-up.
• Sets equipment to Daily Work Sheet specifications.
• Provides required amenities, as dictated by Hotel Standards.
• Refreshes meeting rooms during meal and coffee breaks.
• Breaks down meeting rooms as soon as possible after the end of the function.
• Completes Special Projects as directed by department management/supervisor.
• Moves conference material boxes, programs, etc. from hotel receiving docks, registration areas, guest rooms, or suites.
• Caring for the equipment.
• Accommodates special customer needs, hanging banners for meetings and food/beverage functions.
• Follow Banquet Event Orders (BEO)
• Install and remove air walls (if applicable)
• Breaking down service areas
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Guest service experience

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Ability under pressure

Teamwork

Guest-centric attitude

Job description

Your team and working environment

Austin's largest luxury property, Fairmont Austin offers 1,048 guestrooms and suites, along with over 140,000 square feet of meeting and event space. This is your opportunity to be part of the most innovative and passionate hotel teams in one of the fastest growing markets in the United States.

Company Description

Your team and working environment: Austin's largest luxury property, Fairmont Austin offers 1,048 guestrooms and suites, along with over 140,000 square feet of meeting and event space. This is your opportunity to be part of the most innovative and passionate hotel teams in one of the fastest growing markets in the United States.

Why work for Accor?

We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities. By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS

Job Description

Embark on a behind-the-scenes adventure as our Banquet Houseperson, playing a pivotal role in crafting seamless and enchanting events. Join our dynamic team where your meticulous attention to detail transforms event spaces into captivating environments. As the silent architect behind the scenes, you'll set the stage for unforgettable moments.

• Cleans Function Rooms Prior to Set-up.
• Sets equipment to Daily Work Sheet specifications.
• Provides required amenities, as dictated by Hotel Standards.
• Refreshes meeting rooms during meal and coffee breaks.
• Breaks down meeting rooms as soon as possible after the end of the function.
• Completes Special Projects as directed by department management/supervisor.
• Moves conferences material boxes, programs, etc. from hotel receiving docks, registration areas, guest rooms, or suites.
• Caring for the equipment.
• Accommodates special customer needs, hanging banners for meetings and food/beverage functions.
• Follow Banquet Event Orders (BEO)
• Install and remove air walls (if applicable)
• Breaking down service areas
• Other duties as assigned

What Is In It For You

• Paid time off
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401k
• Complimentary shift meal
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide for you and your family
• Learning programs through our Academies designed to sharpen your skills
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Previous guest service experience preferred
• Must be able to adhere to timelines in completion of set-ups.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
• Highly responsible & reliable
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times

Physical Demands

• Constant standing and walking throughout shift
• Constant lifting and carrying up to 75 lbs.
• Constant kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting up to75 lbs.
• Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps

This Position Requires

• Constant standing and walking throughout shift
• Constant lifting and carrying up to 75 lbs.
• Constant kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting up to75 lbs.
• Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps

Additional Information

Your Team And Working Environment

A team of Heartists that are committed to working together, supporting each other, and providing the best guest experience, Feel Valued, Feel Sparked, We Are One

Our Commitment To Diversity & Inclusion

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We commit to a future where diverse identities are celebrated, and equitable and inclusive practices are woven into the fabric of everything we do as an organization.

Fairmont Austin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/M/F/D/V