Banquet Houseperson - On Call

Responsibilities

• Keeping storage rooms maintained and organized.
• Maintaining back hall: breakdown dirty dishes and bring to dish room.
• Pickup linen and put away.
• Set up all meeting rooms to the specifications of the guest, including transporting awkward and heavy materials such as staging, tables, chairs, dance floors, etc., from storage area to meeting rooms.
• 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.
• Supply and replenish meeting rooms with clean glasses and fresh water.
• Communicate with supervisor throughout shift to be aware of the work.
• Perform any general cleaning tasks using standard hotel cleaning products as assigned by the supervisor to adhere to health standards.
• Perform other duties as requested, such as cleaning up unexpected spills, or special guest requests.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
• Follows safety and security procedures and rules.
• Assists other Banquet Personnel when needed.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette.
• Knowledge of the appropriate table settings and service ware.
• Knowledge of various types of equipment and set up styles used in the meeting rooms (e.g., different table types: round, schoolroom, etc.).
• Basic knowledge of the English language sufficient to understand inquiries from customers and communicate simple instructions.
• Ability to comprehend and apply written product labeling instructions to enable the safe application of products and processes within the hotel.
• Ability to operate beverage equipment, e.g., coffee maker.
• Ability to lift and move multiple tables and chairs and podiums weighing up to 80 lbs. through a crowded room.
• Considerable physical activity on a continuous basis throughout the shift for room set up and break down.

Benefits

• Marriott discounted room rates at all Marriott properties around the world
• Associate meals provided
• Uniforms provided

Schedule

• AM/PM shift availability
• Weekends and holidays required