Banquet Set-up Houseperson

MCR Hotels • Fort Worth, TX

11h

About The Position

The Banquet Set-up Houseperson is responsible for setting up all event/meeting rooms according to specifications.

Requirements

• Minimum formal education of some high school and a minimum one-year job-related experience preferred.
• Must be able to abide by the company appearance standards and compliance with the designated uniform.
• Dedicated to exceeding service standards and providing services and standards to the highest caliber.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with team members at all levels of the organization.
• Must be able to read and interpret Banquet Event Orders and other communication methods used in Conference Services.
• Must be able to work variable shift, weekends, holidays, and special events, as needed.
• Must have employment eligibility in the U.S.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend and use hands to handle objects, tools or controls.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and work the majority of shift on feet.
• Ability to bend, squat, push, and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 pounds on a regular and continuing basis.
• Ability to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to four hours in length
• Frequently is required to talk or hear.

Nice To Haves

• Previous meeting and event set-up and clean-up experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all meeting rooms and adjoining public spaces in excellent condition at all times.
• Report all maintenance needs and damages to Manager/Engineering department for immediate repair.
• Follow daily work sheets and checklists through to completion.
• Maintain office area, storerooms, equipment, and work carts in excellent condition at all times.
• Set up and break down for banquet functions as needed including moving tables, setting tables and chairs, staging and portable stairs, podiums, buffet set-up, bar set-up, etc.
• Set up and break down a variety of rooms in various styles and shapes.
• Follows Banquet Event Orders with strong attention to detail
• Maintains a strong knowledge of various types of set-up.
• Attends appropriate department meetings.
• Refresh rooms as needed through a variety of tasks including vacuuming, removing dirty dishes.
• Return dirty dishes to the dishwashing area.
• Prepare carts with supplies needed for set-up or refreshment of rooms.
• Always maintains a professional demeanor and attitude.
• Communicates all pertinent information to the set-up team.
• Maintains constant awareness of safety issues, (i.e. broken glass, frayed electrical cords, leaks, broken locks and suspicious persons).
• Reports all safety incidents to the on-duty supervisor.
• Ensures proper handling, cleaning and sanitation of equipment, china, glass and silver.
• Follows through on lost and found procedures.
• No articles shall be removed from occupied rooms. Absolute respect for guest property should always be exercised.
• Report any needed repairs immediately to supervisor (such as leaky faucets or toilets, loose tile, broken window panes, missing nuts or screws, etc.).

Benefits

• Discount Hotel Rooms at MCR Hotels
• American Airlines Federal Credit Union membership eligible
• Fitness Center membership eligible
• Employee Assistance Program
• Weekly Payroll
• Comprehensive health benefits after 30 days
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid Time off benefits after 90 days
• Paid Personal Days
• Paid Sick Days
• Paid Holidays
• Retirement Savings Plans after 6 months
• 401(k) + Match
• Roth 401(k)

What This Job Offers

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