Banquet Setup

Hei Hotels Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental coverage

Vision insurance

401(k) with matching

Job summary

Hei Hotels Inc. is seeking a Banquet Associate to assist the Banquet Manager in preparing for banquet events and ensure a positive guest experience.

The role involves physical activity, setting up meeting rooms to guest specifications, and maintaining a clean, organized service area. Responsibilities include transporting tables, chairs, and equipment, replenishing rooms with water and glassware, and breaking down spaces after events.

Qualifications

• Possess knowledge of equipment and setup styles used in meeting rooms.
• Ability to lift and move heavy items during room setup and teardown.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up all meeting rooms to guest specifications.
• Transport and arrange staging, tables, chairs, and podiums.
• Replenish meeting rooms with clean glasses and water; keep rooms presentable.
• Break down rooms after events and return items to storage.
• Maintain cleanliness schedules for rooms and ballrooms.

Skills

Physical stamina

Communication skills

Lift up to 100 lbs

Job description

About Us

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

Compensation

Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? No Discretionary 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.

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 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Company Culture

Recognizing that our success starts and ends with our associates under our pioneering culture of HEI Loves, we invest in and develop the most passionate and talented people in our industry. We show our "love" to our associates by providing market-leading compensation packages, generous PTO and flex-time initiatives, outstanding career development and advancement opportunities, and job-appropriate assets and resources. We're always looking for associates who share our passion for hospitality. With a variety of world-class brands in our portfolio, hotel locations throughout the United States, and an unparalleled suite of tools, technology, and training, we’re able to provide our associates with a truly unique opportunity to grow and build their future. Find the career that aligns with your goals by beginning your online search today. Work today, get paid today! We proudly partner with DailyPay, a voluntary benefit that allows our associates access to their earnings when they want them.