Banquet Houseperson

Salamander Palm Beach Employer LLC • Palm Beach Gardens, FL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Banquet Houseperson is responsible for setting up, breaking down, and servicing all meeting rooms in accordance with high standards of quality. This role involves significant physical activity and requires a team player attitude to ensure guest satisfaction and efficient room turnover.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate in English.
• Self-starting personality with an even disposition.
• Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times.
• Ability to communicate well with guests.
• Willingness to "pitch-in" and help co-workers, and be a team player.
• Knowledge of various types of equipment and set up styles used in meeting rooms (e.g., different table types).
• Ability to lift and move multiple tables and chairs and podiums weighing up to 100 lbs. through a crowded room.
• Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise move or push goods on a hand cart/truck weighing a maximum of 500 lbs.
• Must be able to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or listen.
• Must be able to walk frequently.
• Must be able to occasionally sit; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must be able to occasionally lift, push, carry, pull, or move items.

Nice To Haves

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• General knowledge of hotel operations in the banquet field.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with supervisor throughout shift to be aware of the work.
• Set up all meeting rooms to the specifications of the guest, including transporting staging, tables, chairs, dancefloors, etc., from storage 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 items to the storage closet.
• Maintain established cleaning schedule of meeting rooms and ballrooms.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job related duties as assigned.
• Work a flexible schedule including day/night shifts, weekends and holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED