Banquet Houseperson - On Call

Marriott-International; Fellowship (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Marriott International is hiring for a Full-Time Banquet/Food & Beverage Support role at Westin Mount Laurel in Mount Laurel Township, NJ. The position focuses on keeping storage rooms organized, setting up meeting rooms to guest specifications, transporting equipment, and maintaining cleanliness and safety throughout the shift.

Candidates should have basic knowledge of food and beverage service, table settings, and English communication.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of food and beverage preparations and service standards.
• Knowledge of appropriate table settings and service ware.
• Familiarity with equipment and set up styles for meetings (e.g., round or schoolroom).
• Basic English to understand inquiries and give simple instructions.
• Ability to operate beverage equipment such as a coffee maker.

Responsibilities

• Keep storage rooms organized and maintained.
• Break down/set up meeting rooms per guest specifications; transport heavy items.
• Assist with linen pickup and return to storage.
• Supply meeting rooms with clean glasses and water; replenish as needed.
• Follow supervisor guidance, health standards, and safety procedures.
• Assist other banquet personnel when needed; perform general cleaning tasks.

Skills

Food and beverage knowledge

Guest relations

Table settings

English communication

Equipment setup

Beverage equipment operation

Job description

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Full time Hourly Westin Mount Laurel, Mount Laurel Township, NJ, US

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.

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