Substitute Banquet House Attendant

HEI Hotels & Resorts•Jersey City, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hyatt Regency on the Hudson, located in downtown Jersey City, offers a beautiful pier overlooking the New York City Skyline. As one of the oldest hotels in the area, it boasts rich guest stories and experiences. Situated in Jersey City's business district, it's conveniently located near the Hudson Bergen Light Rail, providing easy access to the Newport Center Mall and various attractions. The company, HEI Hotels and Resorts, fosters a culture called 'HEI Loves,' which provides associates with comprehensive benefits that improve annually. HEI values individuality and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds, including U.S. military experience, even if candidates don't meet every single requirement. The Substitute Banquet House Attendant assists the Banquet Manager in preparing for banquet guests and ensuring a positive guest experience.

Requirements

Knowledge of various types of equipment and set up styles used in the meeting rooms (e.g., different table types like round, schoolroom).
Ability to lift and move multiple tables and chairs and podiums weighing up to 100 lbs. through a crowded room with or without reasonable accommodation.
Considerable physical activity on a continuous basis throughout the shift for room set up and break down with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise move or push goods on a hand cart/truck weighing a maximum of 500 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to stand for long periods of time with or without reasonable accommodation.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Responsibilities

Communicate with supervisor throughout shift to be aware of the work.
Set up all meeting rooms to the specifications of the guest, including considerable physical activity in transporting awkward and heavy materials such as staging, tables, chairs, dance floors, etc., from storage area 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 to storage closet so the room will be available to be reset for the next function.
Maintain established cleaning schedule of meeting rooms and ballrooms so the rooms stay presentable at all times.
Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.