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Banquet Setup/Houseperson

Blue Sky Hospitality Solutions

Banquet Setup/Houseperson

Weehawken, NJ
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    JOB SUMMARY:

    Assist Banquet Manager in the preparing for banquet guests and ensure positive guest experience.

    CANDIDATE PROFILE/ JOB FUNCTIONS:

    Skills and Knowledge:

    • Knowledge of various types of equipment and set up styles used in the meeting rooms. For example: different table types (round, schoolroom, etc.).
    • 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.
    • This position requires 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.
    • Must have the ability to communicate in English.

    Job Functions (Learning and Applying Personal Expertise)

    The following are specific contributions that must be developed during the training program in order to successful complete the program and be placed in a hotel with or without reasonable accommodation:


    • Communicate with supervisor throughout shift to be aware of the work.
    • Set up all meeting rooms to the specifications of the guest. This includes 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.
    • Provide assistance in Complex F&B operations including set up/break down of breakfast area and meet/greet guests.
    • 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.