Banquet Set-Up - Crowne Plaza Jacksonville

Driftwood Hospitality • Jacksonville, FL

84d

About The Position

Driftwood Hospitality Management’s company culture empowers our associates to take initiative, be proactive, and contribute to the success of their property with well-defined strategies and objectives. Driftwood Hospitality Management is renowned for our fully integrated approach to hospitality services — all with outstanding client service. Our team is made up of the best talent in the hospitality industry, down to every employee, position, and hotel. The job involves manually setting up, breaking down, and servicing all meeting rooms in accordance with the hotel’s high standards of quality.

Requirements

• Hold a current Food Handler Card.
• Basic knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette.
• Knowledge of appropriate table settings and service ware.
• Basic knowledge of the English language sufficient to understand inquiries from customers and communicate simple instructions.
• Ability to comprehend and apply written product labeling instructions.
• Ability to remember, recite and promote the variety of menu items.
• Ability to operate beverage equipment, e.g., coffee maker.

Responsibilities

• Keeping storage rooms maintained and organized.
• Maintaining back hall: breakdown dirty dishes and bring to dish room.
• Pickup linen and put away.
• Set up all meeting rooms to the specifications of the guest, involving considerable physical activity in transporting awkward and heavy materials such as staging, tables, chairs, dance floors, etc.
• Break down all meeting rooms where meetings have concluded and return to storage closet.
• Maintain established cleaning schedule of meeting rooms and ballrooms.
• Supply and replenish meeting rooms with clean glasses and fresh water.
• Communicate with supervisor throughout shift to be aware of the work.
• Perform general cleaning tasks using standard hotel cleaning products as assigned by the supervisor.
• Perform other duties as requested, such as cleaning up unexpected spills or special guest requests.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Follow safety and security procedures and rules.
• Know department fire prevention and emergency procedures.
• Utilize protective equipment.
• Report unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Report accidents, injuries, near-misses, property damage or loss to supervisor/manager.
• Provide for a safe work environment by following all safety and security procedures and rules.
• Maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance.
• Assist other Banquet Personnel when needed.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Room Discounts
• Employee Food and Beverage Discounts

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees