Banquet Setup

Gorman & Company•Rockford, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Embassy Suites in Rockford is seeking fun and outgoing part-time Banquet Room Setup persons to join their Banquet team. Embassy team members are passionate about their work and enjoy a collaborative, "all hands-on deck" environment. The company was voted "Best Place To Work." The Embassy Suites in Rockford is owned and operated by Gorman & Company, a trusted community partner specializing in downtown revitalization, affordable housing preservation, workforce housing, and adaptive reuse of historic buildings. Gorman & Company operates with a motto of integrity, innovation, and community, striving for inclusion, respect, honesty, growth, diversity, creativity, support, and uniting to enrich lives within the communities they serve.

Requirements

One to two years of experience in a similar role in an upscale hotel.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Good personality and positive interpersonal skills.
Dependability and regular attendance.
Ability to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

Review and understand Banquet Event Orders or Event Plan to ensure banquet rooms are set as per the customer request.
Timely set-up and break down of all meeting and banquet rooms.
Prepare tables, action stations, buffets, service carts, dessert table/carts and cordial carts.
Remove china, glassware, silverware, etc. from tables at the conclusion of the meal period.
Respond to guest requests in a friendly, timely, and efficient manner.
Perform basic cleaning tasks as needed or directed by supervisor.
Refresh rooms during lunch, replenish water glasses, water pitchers, and straighten chairs and place settings.
Maintain high standards of safety and cleanliness in all areas of the meeting room.