Banquet Setup

The Westshore Grand; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Vision insurance

Vacation, sick and holiday programs

Pet insurance

Job summary

The Westshore Grand, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel in the Tampa area, seeks a Banquet Set-Up associate to support event readiness and guest satisfaction. The role involves setting up meeting rooms, handling tables, chairs, and equipment, and ensuring rooms stay clean and ready for the next function.

Applicants should be able to lift up to 100 lbs, stand for extended periods, and communicate effectively with team members and guests.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and move up to 100 lbs.
• Able to stand for long periods of time.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Banquet Manager in preparing for banquet guests and ensure positive guest experience.
• Set up all meeting rooms to the specifications of the guest.
• Transport awkward and heavy materials such as tables, chairs, and podiums between storage and meeting rooms.
• Supply and replenish meeting rooms with clean glasses and fresh water.
• Break down all meeting rooms after events and return to storage for next use.
• Maintain cleaning schedule for meeting rooms and ballrooms to keep them presentable.

Skills

Physical stamina

Communication skills

Team coordination

Job description

About UsThe Westshore Grand, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, is a unique and stylish hotel that defines an authentically modern Florida lifestyle. The Westshore Grand offers distinctive, luxurious Florida-inspired design, as well as an energetic and service-minded atmosphere. Conveniently located in the Westshore business district, just five miles from downtown Tampa and the Tampa Convention Center, our hotel is ideal for business and for play. Some of the benefits we offer to our associates include free meals, complimentary parking, monthly birthday and anniversary celebrations, and hotel room discounts throughout the Marriott, Starwood, and Ritz Carlton portfolios. Apply today to join our growing team!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.CompensationTipped/Service Charge Eligible? NoDiscretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? NoOverviewAssist Banquet Manager in the preparing for banquet guests and ensure positive guest experience.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesCommunicate 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 SkillsKnowledge 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.BenefitsHEI 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 Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through 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.