Banquet Houseman

Marriott•Sarasota, FL

About The Position

The Banquet Houseman completes the final breakdown of functions by cleaning rooms and returning equipment to its proper location. The role includes completing closing duties, storing reusable goods, locking doors, setting up and stocking work areas, and maintaining the cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned stations and service areas. The houseman transports dirty linens for cleaning, separates napkins from tablecloths, restocks linen shelves, and follows clean-as-you-go procedures. The position also assists other departments as needed to ensure optimum guest service. The role requires following company, safety, and security policies; reporting accidents, injuries, and unsafe conditions; and completing safety training and certifications. The employee is expected to maintain a clean and professional appearance, protect confidential information and company assets, welcome guests, anticipate and address service needs, communicate professionally, support team goals, and meet quality expectations. Physical activities include extended standing, sitting, or walking; moving and handling objects; manipulating items with fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination; navigating uneven or slippery surfaces and stairs or ramps; and reaching, bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Other reasonable job duties may be requested.

Requirements

Ability to read and visually verify information in a variety of formats, including small print.
Ability to stand, sit, or walk for an extended period or an entire work shift.
Ability to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance and objects weighing over 75 pounds with assistance.
Ability to grasp, turn, and manipulate objects of varying sizes and weights, requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
Ability to move over sloping, uneven, or slippery surfaces and up and down stairs or service ramps.
Ability to reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
No related work experience required.
No supervisory experience required.
No license or certification required.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.

Responsibilities

Clean function rooms during final breakdown and return equipment to its proper location.
Complete closing duties, including storing reusable goods, locking doors, and breaking down goods.
Set up, stock, and maintain work areas.
Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned stations and service areas.
Transport dirty linen to the correct cleaning area, separate napkins from tablecloths, and restock linen shelves with clean linens.
Maintain clean work areas throughout the day by practicing clean-as-you-go procedures.
Assist other departments as needed to ensure optimum guest service.
Follow company, safety, and security policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions; and complete required safety training and certifications.
Maintain a clean and professional uniform and personal appearance, protect confidential information and company assets, and meet quality expectations.
Welcome and acknowledge guests, anticipate and address their service needs, and express genuine appreciation.
Communicate clearly and professionally and support the team in achieving common goals.
Perform other reasonable job duties as requested.