Banquet Houseman

DEPARTMENT: Banquets

JOB TITLE: Banquet House Person

REPORTS TO: Banquet Director, Manager, Supervisor

SUPERVISES: NA

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION:

To manually set up, break down and service all meeting rooms according to set standards of the hotel.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND JOB DUTIES:

· Break down banquet rooms from previous meetings including removing:
China, Glass, Silver, Buffet Equipment, AV Equipment, Chairs and Tables

· Clean Banquet Rooms including:

Vacuuming, dusting ledges, check for cleanliness of walls & doors and correct as needed

· Set Banquet Rooms per specifications on Banquet Event Orders including:

Placing all specified tables and skirting as needed.

· Setting pens, pads, glasses, water pitcher set-ups, and set buffets as required.

· Maintain cleanliness and order of all storerooms.

· Lock all function rooms when not in use and at the end of shift.

· Assist service staff as needed.

· Other duties as assigned by management.

· Perform any general cleaning tasks using standard hotel cleaning products as assigned by the supervisor.

· Perform other duties as requested, such as cleaning up unexpected spills, or special guest requests.

· Understands the operation of hotel systems and other electrical components.

· Controls noise level of activities involving room sets.

· Is able to understand and translate written specification and diagrams of rooms to ensure proper placement of tables, stages and other props as requested by clients.

· Due to the nature of the hospitality business night and overnights and weekends will have to be worked. This included some holidays.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

· Ability to grasp, lift and or carry or otherwise move or push goods on a hand weighing a up to 200 lbs.

· Walk or stand for carrying lengths or time, sometimes for extended periods of time of 6+ hours.

· Activities include standing, reaching, bending, pushing, pulling, handling, lifting, carrying, seeing, hearing, talking, walking.

SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

· 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 understand verbal English sufficient to understand verbal job requests from supervisor and guests.

· Ability to read and write English, sufficient to read Banquet Event Orders and instructions from a supervisor.

· Ability to lift and move multiple tables, chairs and podiums weighing a minimum of 125 Lbs. through a crowded room.

· This position requires considerable physical activity on a continuous basis throughout the shift for room set up and break down.

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

· Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

· Prior hospitality experience preferred.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES:

· CPR Certification and/or First Aid training preferred.

SALARY RANGE:

$19.06 + Service Charge, hourly

Pay: $18.06 - $19.06 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• Hospitality: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Pasadena, CA 91106 (Required)

Work Location: In person