Banquet Set-up Houseperson

AccorHotel • Chicago, IL

10d • $27 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Banquet House person, you will be responsible for setting the stage to make memorable moments for our guests. Your work behind the scenes will play a large role in the success of all of our Banquet functions as you execute extraordinary events and grow your career with a luxury hotel brand. Come as you are!

Requirements

• Creative and passionate about customer service
• Able to work in a high-pressure environment
• Must be able to work any shift assigned, such as holidays, weekends, mornings, afternoons and evenings.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; a team player
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work cohesively and collaboratively as part of a team
• Provide the necessary State and Federal Requirements to work in Food and Beverage

Responsibilities

• Set-Up and breakdown banquet functions according to Swissôtel standard policies and procedures
• To ensure that all Banquet functions are set up accordingly to the Banquet Event Order (BEO)
• Check BEO’s to determine function, number of guests and type of event
• Breakdown and clean event rooms thoroughly. Return all equipment and supplies to the proper areas
• Obtain copy of BEO and follow setup instructions
• Read BEO thoroughly to determine room set and requirements, and any special needs
• Check the room for proper table set up and alignment
• Report to supervisor any room deficiencies, lights or equipment
• Set room according to contract, any questions, or discrepancies directed to your supervisor
• Cloth and skirt tables needed for buffet set up, if applicable
• Any other job tasks that may be assigned

Benefits

• Hourly Rate: $26.77
• Employee Benefit Card offering discounted rates at Accor worldwide
• Learning & Development programs through our Academies
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within our property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibilities, such as Sustainability, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, Accidental Injury Insurance, Hospital Support, Critical Illness Insurance, 401K plan, Paid leave such as Vacation, Personal, Maternity/Paternity and Holiday.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed