Banquet Set-up

This role includes the ability to manually set up, break down, and service all meeting rooms in accordance with Seelbach Hilton's high standards of quality.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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, dancefloors, 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.

SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS:

In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the particular requirements of the hotel.

• Perform any general cleaning tasks using standard hotel cleaning products as assigned by the supervisor to adhere to health standards.

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

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• Knowledge of various types of equipment and set up styles used in the meeting rooms. For example: different table types (round, classroom, etc.,).

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

• Ability to lift and move multiple tables and chairs and podiums weighing up to 80 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.

• Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise move or push goods on a hand cart/truck weighing a maximum of 500 lbs.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

Education:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to grade school or any other combination of education training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Experience:

No prior experience required. Prior hospitality experience preferred.