Banquet Setup

HEI Hotels & Resorts; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary meals

Uniforms provided

On-site parking

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Discounts

Job summary

HEI Hotels and Resorts in Baltimore's Inner Harbor is seeking a Banquet Assistant to support the Banquet Manager in preparing for events and ensuring a positive guest experience. The role requires moving heavy equipment, setting up meeting rooms, stocking water and glassware, and returning rooms after functions.

You must be able to stand for long periods and lift up to 100 lbs, with additional capacity up to 500 lbs for equipment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of equipment and setup styles for meeting rooms.
• Ability to lift and move tables, chairs, and podiums up to 100 lbs.
• Significant physical activity during shift for room setup and breakdown.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 500 lbs with equipment.
• Stand for long periods and communicate clearly with guests and teammates.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with supervisor throughout shift to stay updated on work.
• Set up meeting rooms to guest specifications, including moving heavy items.
• Supply and replenish meeting rooms with glasses and water.
• Break down rooms after meetings and return items to storage.
• Maintain cleaning schedule for rooms and ballrooms.
• Adhere to attendance requirements and be available regularly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Physical stamina

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Job description

About Us

Located in the vibrant heart of downtown, the Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards offers exceptional opportunities for our valued associates. Positioned for convenience with easy access to public transit and a discounted on-site parking option, commuting is effortless. Our team members enjoy complimentary meals, uniforms, and a wide range of career advancement possibilities-allowing you to build a fulfilling career while supporting your family and loved ones. Whether you seek a full-time position or a flexible part-time role, we welcome you to become part of our close-knit family. By joining us, you'll be part of a passionate, fun-loving team that works hard and supports each other. As a member of the HEI family, you will experience the benefits of the HEI Loves culture, which is dedicated to celebrating our associates through competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and generous paid time off. Beyond the basics, our associates enjoy health and wellness programs, robust retirement plans, travel benefits, product and service discounts, and much more. At the Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor, we're committed to supporting you every step of the way, both professionally and personally.

Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization!

We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.

Compensation

Salary Range: $17.00 - $17.00 HourlyTipped/Service Charge Eligible? NoDiscretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No

Overview

Assist Banquet Manager in the preparing for banquet guests and ensure positive guest experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Communicate with supervisor throughout shift to be aware of the work.
• 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.
• Supply and replenish meeting rooms with clean glasses and fresh water.
• 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.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of various types of equipment and set up styles used in the meeting rooms. For example: different table types (round, schoolroom, etc.).
• Ability to lift and move multiple tables and chairs and podiums weighing up to 100 lbs. through a crowded room with or without reasonable accommodation.
• This position requires considerable physical activity on a continuous basis throughout the shift for room set up and break down with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise move or push goods on a hand cart/truck weighing a maximum of 500 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.
• Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Benefits

HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you!For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dentalprograms through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well asVision insurance programsthrough EyeMed.Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off.HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA. For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future. Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status.

HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.