Bqt Houseperson

Wequassett; Coligny (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Wequassett is seeking a Banquet Houseperson to ensure events are set up precisely according to client specifications and BEOs. You will tear down and reconfigure rooms with furniture, manage equipment, linens, and supplies, and maintain cleanliness before and after functions.

You will collaborate with banquet staff to deliver high-quality service, adhere to health and safety standards, and support operations during peak times, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Current Food Handler’s certification or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong attention to detail and cleanliness.
• Patience and customer-oriented approach.
• Excellent people skills with a friendly attitude.
• Responsible and trustworthy.
• Performs other reasonable duties as directed by Supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Tears down and sets up meeting and event rooms per BEO specifications.
• Care for, move, and store equipment including tables, lecterns, and linen.
• Clean meeting and event rooms before and after events.
• Provide excellent customer service to clients during functions.
• Straighten chairs, clear dishes, change soiled linen, restock materials.
• Coordinate with servers and managers to ensure smooth operation.
• Adhere to health, safety, and sanitation guidelines and restaurant policies.
• Available to work weekends and holidays.

Skills

Food Handler

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Customer-oriented

People skills

Responsible

Adaptability

Job description

Description

Summary: The banquet houseperson plays a vital role in ensuring that all details of the events are handled with precision and professionalism. Making sure the venue is set up according to the instructions of the client per the BEO (Banquet Event Order).

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Tears down and sets-up meeting and event rooms. This may include stripping the room of all its furniture and resetting the room per the specifications outline in the BEO (Banquet Event Order).
• Properly cares for, moves, and stores equipment, such as tables, risers, dance floors, lecterns, and room supplies, such as linen, pads, pens/pencils, etc.
• Periodically cleans the meeting and event rooms including, but not limited to, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, polishing, wiping and washing areas before and after the event.
• Provide excellent customer service to clients during functions as needed.
• Also includes, but is not limited to, straightening of chairs, clearing the used dishes and glassware from the tables, changing soiled table linen, emptying trash cans, and restocking materials.
• Participates with banquet servers, banquet bartenders, banquet captains, banquet manager and any pertinent company employees in producing a smooth and efficiently run operation that meets the highest standards of customer service.
• Adhere to all health, safety, and sanitation guidelines and regulations.
• Follow all restaurant policies and procedures.
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays.

QUALIFICATION and SKILLS:

• Current Food Handler’s certification or able to obtain it within six months of employment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong attention to detail and cleanliness.
• Patience and customer-oriented approach
• Excellent people skills with a friendly attitude
• Responsible and trustworthy
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods on various floor surfaces.
• The ability to frequently lift and carry trays of plated food, dishes, and other supplies weighing up to 50 pounds regularly, and occasionally up to 100 pounds. This may involve navigating crowded spaces.
• Frequent reaching, bending, stooping, and twisting, including reaching overhead and at or below shoulder level to serve guests, clear tables, and stock supplies.
• Occasional pushing and pulling of carts or other equipment.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, high-pressure environment that may include exposure to hot (kitchen) and cold (refrigerators/freezers) temperatures, as well as loud noise.

This posting in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the colleague occupying this position. Colleagues will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor.

EOS Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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