Banquet On-Call Houseperson

Starwood Hotels; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Starwood Hotels in Seattle is seeking a Banquets Houseperson to support event setup and guest service. You’ll be responsible for setting up and breaking down tables, assisting banquet staff, and ensuring a warm, informed guest experience throughout events.

The role suits someone passionate about hospitality, a strong team player, able to lift up to 100 pounds, and flexible to work days, evenings, weekends and holidays. Previous banquet or event operations experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Passionate about hospitality with physical stamina.
• Experience in banquet/event operations is helpful.
• Able to lift/move up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Setup and breakdown of tables for events.
• Provide warm, informed guest interactions during events.

Skills

Hospitality

Team player

Hard worker

Flexibility

Job description

Grow with us...

Life at Starwood Hotels is based on a simple idea: the world is beautiful and we want to keep it that way. But we can’t do it alone. That’s why hiring thoughtful and inspiring Team Members and Leaders who understand that our people, collaboration, stellar service, and respect for nature are so important to us.

Imaginative. Fun. Amazing at what they do. That’s the Banquet Team, and it’s led by some of the most imaginative event experts out there. We’re currently seeking a Banquets Houseperson to be a part of that team. Which means complete devotion to any task you’re assigned, from setup and breakdown of tables to consistently warm and informed guest interactions. No doubt you’ll be expected to go above and beyond, but in turn there is so much room to grow in your role, and then eventually something even bigger.

(Inside Tip: Being multi-lingual is a HUGE plus, so get out the Rosetta Stone.)

About You

• Passionate about hospitality, enjoys physical work and has previous similar work experience.
• Basic knowledgeable of banquet and event operations, a team player, hard worker, and able to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Flexible and willing to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

About Us

As a mission-driven company, our purpose is our true north, and our compass guides the way. The purpose we live by impacts the lives of our team members, drives the experiences for our guests, builds community with like-minded travelers and takes care of the planet we live in. Founded in 2006 by Barry Sternlicht, Starwood Hotels is a luxury hotel brand management company and affiliate of global private investment firm Starwood Capital Group.

Pay rate $24/hr

Starwood Hotels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in a diverse, sustainable workforce with an empowered, inclusive culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis covered under applicable law. If you require any special accommodations, please visit People Operations.