NATIONWIDE HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTER located in Lewis Center, Ohio is searching for a BANQUET SET UP ASSOCIATES to join our team!  Starting wage of up to $12.45/HOUR! 

Free meals and free parking! Say what? There’s more! At Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center (located in the Lewis Center/Polaris area) we provide best in class service at our award-winning events campus and we do it with the best team (and the most fun team) in town. If you love guest service AND you have what it takes to rise to the challenge, what are you waiting for? Let’s do this! 

TOP THREE REASONS YOU NEED TO BE HERE: 

• FABULOUS FREEBIES! Free meals provided daily by our team of culinary geniuses. No PB&J here. It’s the real deal folks. We mentioned the free parking (nice perk!). Also, guaranteed lots of smiles, laughs, and good times are to be had and these are always complimentary. 

• CROSS TRAINING-No, this is not the latest fitness craze; however, it is designed to keep your career moving in the right direction. We provide you the opportunity to learn new skills and climb the ladder of success guided by those who know how to motivate, inspire, and help you attain your goals. 

• WE ARE WINNERS (AND YOU CAN BE TOO!) - We are the proud recipients of Community Employment Award from The Alpha Group of Delaware, MPI Ohio- Venue of the Year, Trip Advisor- Certificate of Excellence (3 Years in a Row), The Knot- Best of Weddings, Wedding Wire- Couples Choice, and list just keeps going.

New hires in this position will receive $250 SIGN ON BONUS:

• Applicant must not have been employed by CHM previously in the past 12 months or worked at a Columbus Hospitality Management property through a temp agency or related program in the past 12 months.
• $125 paid after 30 days of successful employment.
• $125 paid after 90 days of successful employment.
• All bonuses contingent upon perfect attendance and adherence to company policy.

Our attractive compensation package includes a competitive hourly wage, medical, dental, vision, life, 401k with match, STD/LTD, vacation, PTO AFTER 90 DAY, DINING AND TRAVEL DISCOUNTS, special offers from our business partners, and discount programs for selected cell phone providers..

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow the daily assigned set-up pack, BEO and diagrams to accurately set meetings and social functions according to the sales contract and property standards. This will include; disposing of trash and recyclables, vacuuming, dusting, gathering and washing serve ware, removing stains from carpet and walls, installing/uninstalling equipment and materials.
• Ensure that all storage spaces are clean, organized and secured on a daily basis. Maintain the safety of the conference center by ensuring all pathways, entrances/exits are free of equipment and obstacles.
• Maintain and monitor all unused spaces daily to ensure the spaces are secure, clean and tour ready. Properly store meeting room supplies such as linen, notepads, candy, water, pens, chairs, tables, stage and dance floor.
• Report all damaged equipment to maintenance for timely repair.
• Support the break attendants as needed to set-up, tear down and monitor all break stations. Assist the break attendants throughout the day to refresh meeting spaces.
• Uphold the high standards of guest service by proactively assisting guests when needed, greet guests as they approach using the 10-5 rule.
• Support the concierge with shipping and receiving to help deliver parcels to guests and associates.
• Assist the sales and planning offices as needed to determine set-up layouts for future meetings including the mock sets of meeting spaces.
• Assist associates in other departments.
• Complete all other requests

 REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Must be able to work outside during all seasons and weather conditions
• Flexible availability including nights, weekends and holidays
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to multi-task a must
• Professional and positive attitude
• Ability to work in a team environment

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous hotel experience is beneficial

NATIONWIDE HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTER is managed by COLUMBUS HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT, a company committed to providing quality service and memorable guest experiences in a positive and welcoming work environment. We are focused on supporting the needs of our team through our commitment to the family/work life balance and by providing development opportunities.

We are proud to be a Drug Free Workplace/EOE. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT TO A BACKGROUND CHECK PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT.