Catering Houseperson Part-Time $14/hr

PCH Hotels And Resorts, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn Marriott Opelika Resort & Spa at Grand National is hiring a Catering Houseperson to ensure flawless event setup and maintenance of banquet spaces. You will read Banquet Event Orders, arrange rooms, and assist guests during functions, while keeping areas clean and safe.

You will also be responsible for breaking down events, storing equipment properly, reporting any damages, and ensuring all electrical hookups and cords are secured for a smooth, successful hospitality experience.

Qualifications

• Experience reading Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and translating them into room setups.
• Ability to set up and break down function rooms according to event specs.
• Knowledge of safety practices when handling banquet equipment and cords.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand BEOs to set up function rooms as specified.
• Know location of all function rooms and typical event setups.
• Set up and break down all department functions efficiently with required equipment.
• Handle banquet equipment with care and ensure proper storage and maintenance.
• Assist guests when possible and refer requests beyond duties to supervisor.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in function room and storage areas.
• Perform periodic deep cleaning of the function room area.
• Be physically capable of lifting up to 100 pounds as needed.

Skills

BEO knowledge

Event setup

Equipment handling

Customer service

Safety and lifting

Job description

Description

As a member of our hospitality team, the primary role of a Catering Houseperson is to ensure the physical event setup, cleanliness of event spaces, and maintenance of banquet equipment. This role is responsible for reading and understanding Banquet Event Orders to set up event spaces accordingly and break down events, handling and storing banquet equipment with care, and reporting all damage to catering equipment, furnishings, or spaces to the Catering Service Manager. This role will also check electrical hookups, tape down exposed cords, and ensure the proper functioning of equipment. A crucial part of this role is to maintain the cleanliness and organization of the event space and review the day's events based on the Banquet Event Order to ensure a smooth event.

• Read and understand Banquet Event Orders (BEO) and set up function rooms according to the specifications outlined in the BEO.
• Possess thorough knowledge of the location of all function rooms and related areas, as well as the various types of setups used for events.
• Set up and break down all department functions correctly and efficiently, ensuring all necessary equipment and furnishings are in place.
• Handle banquet equipment with care, ensuring proper storage and maintenance to prevent damage or loss.
• Assist guests whenever possible, promptly referring requests beyond your responsibility to the appropriate supervisor or team member.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness in the function room area and storage areas at all times.
• Perform periodic deep cleaning of the function room area to maintain a high standard of cleanliness.
• Be physically capable of lifting, pushing, and pulling equipment weighing up to 100 pounds for brief periods as required.

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