Banquet Houseperson

Banquet Houseperson

The Banquet Houseperson is responsible for the set-up and teardown of function rooms as stated on Banquet Event Orders (BEO).

Principle Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions) Include :

Key Job Functions

• Obtain next day banquet orders from banquet office
• Set up function room according to diagram or written instructions on banquet event order
• Set tables and place chairs
• Lift and stack chairs for long periods of time
• Roll and position equipment
• Work off premises for catered functions, which involves carrying equipment
• Shampoo carpet and chairs as needed
• Build solid relationship with your colleagues
• Treat colleagues with respect and dignity
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. The employee is expected to work in other areas of the hotel when needed to assist operations to perform job duties not necessarily contained in this job description.
• Deliver Passionate & Engaging Service to our Guests
• You will be passionate and truly engaged in taking care of our guests, recognizing individual guests and anticipating their unique needs in order to exceed their expectations
• You will consistently deliver our GUEST model :
• Greet or welcome everyone, warmly with a smile
• Use eye and ear contact and guest's name
• Establish / anticipate needs
• Solve and own all requests / complaints
• Thank everyone

Qualifications and Skills

A candidate for this position must possess the following applicable knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to demonstrate and provide applicable examples to support his / her competency.

Education and / or Experience

No prior experience or training.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 100 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Job Information

Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including :

Sonesta is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.