Banquets Houseperson

About the role

An Events Houseperson is responsible for manually setting up, breaking down, and servicing all meeting rooms in accordance with Crescent's high standards of quality. Event set up experience is strongly preferred, though not required.

Responsibilities

• 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, dancefloors, etc., from storage areas to meeting rooms.
• Supply and replenish meeting rooms with clean glasses and freshwater.
• Break down all meeting rooms where meetings have concluded and return items to the storage closet so the room will be available to be reset for the next function.
• Maintain an established cleaning schedule of meeting rooms and ballrooms so the rooms stay presentable at all times.
• Communicate with supervisor throughout shift to be aware of event needs.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate in English.
• Self-starting personality with an even disposition.
• Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times.
• Ability to communicate well with guests.
• Willingness to “pitch-in” and help co-workers with their job duties as a team player.
• Knowledge of various types of equipment and set up styles used in meeting rooms (e.g., different table types such as round, schoolroom, etc.).
• Ability to lift and move multiple tables, chairs, and podiums weighing up to 100 lbs.
• This position requires considerable physical activity on a continuous basis throughout the shift for room set up and break down.
• Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise move or push goods on a hand cart/truck weighing a maximum of 500 lbs.

Benefits

• Growth opportunities
• Marriott discounts at properties around the world
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401K with company match
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule

Full-time, AM & PM shifts