Banquet Houseperson/Set-Up

Davidson Hospitality Group; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental & Vision

Teledoc

Pet Insurance

Hotel Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

401K Match

Job summary

Newport Harbor Island Resort in Newport, Rhode Island seeks a Banquet Houseperson to support flawless events by setting up and breaking down spaces, arranging furniture, and preparing rooms per specifications.

You will assist banquet servers, maintain cleanliness, collaborate with the team, anticipate guest needs with enthusiasm, and uphold safety and sanitation standards. This role offers growth in hospitality within a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Lift heavy equipment and move furniture safely.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented and collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside banquet team to set up and break down event spaces, ensuring they are ready for flawless functions.
• Assist in arranging furniture, setting up tables, and preparing the room according to event specifications.
• Support the banquet servers by providing timely and efficient delivery of equipment, supplies, and other items needed for successful events.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of banquet areas, ensuring a pleasant and inviting atmosphere.
• Collaborate with the banquet team to ensure seamless service and exceed guest expectations.
• Anticipate guest needs and provide assistance with enthusiasm and a positive attitude.
• Adhere to safety and sanitation standards, ensuring a safe and hygienic environment for guests and staff.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic and a commitment to teamwork and excellence.

Skills

Lift heavy equipment

Organization

Flexible hours

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

Property Description

Newport Harbor Island Resort presents an exciting opportunity for job applicants looking to join a premier resort destination in Newport, Rhode Island. Our resort offers a picturesque location overlooking the stunning Newport Harbor, providing a unique and captivating experience for our guests. As a team member, you will have the opportunity to work in a beautiful and tranquil setting, delivering exceptional service and creating unforgettable memories for our guests. With opportunities for career growth, ongoing training, and a supportive work culture, Newport Harbor Island Resort is the perfect place to further your hospitality career. Join our team of dedicated professionals and be a part of our commitment to providing unparalleled guest experiences in one of New England's most sought-after destinations. #NewportHarborIsland #RhodeIslandJobs #HospitalityCareers #ResortJobs #TeamNewportHarborIsland #LuxuryHospitality

Overview

Are you ready to be a crucial part of creating extraordinary events and unforgettable experiences? Join our team as a Banquet Houseperson and bring your energy and enthusiasm to help us deliver exceptional service to our guests!

Summary:

• Work alongside our banquet team to set up and break down event spaces, ensuring they are ready for flawless functions
• Assist in arranging furniture, setting up tables, and preparing the room according to event specifications
• Support the banquet servers by providing timely and efficient delivery of equipment, supplies, and other items needed for successful events
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of banquet areas, ensuring a pleasant and inviting atmosphere
• Collaborate with the banquet team to ensure seamless service and exceed guest expectations
• Anticipate guest needs and provide assistance with enthusiasm and a positive attitude
• Adhere to safety and sanitation standards, ensuring a safe and hygienic environment for guests and staff
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic and a commitment to teamwork and excellence

If you are passionate about creating memorable events and providing exceptional service, this is the opportunity for you! Let your enthusiasm and dedication shine in a dynamic and rewarding hospitality environment!

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and move heavy equipment and furniture
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.

Benefits

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners’ mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.

Inkeeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.

• Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• 24/7 Teledoc service
• Free Maintenance Medications
• Pet Insurance
• Hotel Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays).
• 401K Match

Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It’s less of a job, more of a calling. It’s part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual OrientationDavidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace. Pre-employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E-Verify.

Salary Range

USD $16.00 - USD $16.00 /Hr.