Banquet Set-up

Cortland Hotel Group, LLC; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Training & Development

Advancement opportunities

Medical

Vision

401k with match

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Free Parking

Memorable guest experiences

Community focus initiatives

Job summary

Cortland Hotel Group, LLC is seeking a Banquet Houseperson to prepare and set up banquet rooms for events, following BEOs and delivering attentive service to guests.

You will maintain cleanliness, assist with teardown, and support the guest experience through efficient room setup and coordinated teamwork in a fast-paced hotel environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds.
• Stand for extended periods and move continuously during shifts.
• Basic communication and guest interaction skills.
• Ability to follow BEOs and set up banquet rooms.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set-up the entire banquet room by reviewing the BEO.
• Ensure the room is clean by vacuuming and removing debris.
• Empty trash receptacles and break down the room after functions.

Skills

Mobility

Communication

Job description

Are you ready to be a part of a great team with many growth opportunities? Are you someone who smiles at every person you see or are you someone who strives to make a positive difference in someone's day? Join us as a Banquet Houseperson, where your contributions will make a significant impact on our guests' experiences!

You are the beginning of an exceptional guest experience. As a Banquet Houseperson, you will prepare and set up banquet rooms for our guests’ events. Your attention to detail, personalized interactions, care in setting up the banquet room, and knowledge of the hotel will ensure our guests have a lasting memory of their event.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set-up the entire banquet room by reviewing the BEO.


• Ensuring that the room is clean by vacuuming the entire room, make sure there is no debris on the floor.


• Empty trash receptacles.


• Clean and break down the entire banquet room after each function.

Requirements:

• Move, transport, put, install, remove, replace, position, place, and transfer.


• Move about or to, position self.


• Operate, adjust attach, position, set up, handle, tend to activate, apply, measure, use, modify, input, compile, retrieve, make, create, collect, inspect, prepare, service.


• Stand for extended periods of time.


• Communicate, converse, discern, convey, discuss.


• Determine, identify, recognize, perceive, estimate, judgment, compare, observe, assess.


• Ability to bend, lift, kneel, and be in motion for the full day.


• Must be able to move continuously during work hours and able to lift and/or carry 50 pounds.

We are an organization driven by our Guiding Principles – Associate Engagement, Presentation of our Hotels, Driving Guest Loyalty, Ensuring Financial Success, Community and Global Focus. We pride ourselves on having a reputation of providing our guests with genuine hospitality and a commitment to service that exceeds their expectations. As a growing organization, our passion is serving guests and providing an unforgettable experience. We create loyal relationships by delivering what was promised with a focus on accountability, attention to detail, integrity and superior quality and service.

What You Can Expect -

• Competitive Pay


• Training & Development


• Opportunity for Advancement


• Medical


• Vision


• 401k with Match


• Paid Time Off


• Holiday Pay


• Free Parking


• Creating memorable experiences one guest at a time


• Opportunities to give back to the community through our global focus efforts

The Company provides equal employment opportunities to all Associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, transgender status, or gender identity or expression), marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.