Banquet Set Up

Hotel: Normal Marriott Job Description Grow your career in hospitality with Marriott Hotel and Conference Center located in Normal, Illinois! It is our pleasure and commitment to foster an environment of mutual respect, inclusion of all cultures, collaborative teamwork, and create a sense of belonging for all associates. We strive to be better today than we were yesterday through our perseverance. We encourage innovation by listening to our associates. We are sincerely passionate about creating a lasting and memorable associate experience, each and every day. We recognize and reward associates that provide excellent service that exceed our guests expectations during their stay. Atrium Hospitality ranked #1 in customer satisfaction among third-party hotel management companies in the J.D. Power’s 2021 Third-Party Hotel Management Guest Satisfaction Benchmark. We are a growing industry leading hotel management company where your contribution leads to success for the company and growth opportunities for you! We are located in the heart of Uptown Normal, offering unparalleled access to many nearby attractions, including Illinois State University, the Childers’s Discovery Museum and Anderson Aquatic Center. Normal Marriott offers a comprehensive total compensation package that includes competitive wages, free parking, hotel discounts, a variety of health insurance options, dental, vision, short and long term disability, accident and critical illness insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, employer paid life insurance, paid sick time off, vacation time off, paid floating holidays, and a 401k retirement plan with an 50 % employer match. Come join us today to start your hospitality career! Primary Purpose: The primary purpose of the Banquet Associate is to provide guests with an excellent banquet experience. Work Performed: The Banquet Associate will be tasked with the following duties, responsibilities, and assignments: · Set up / breakdown banquet meeting space per Banquet Event Order instructions, including tables, table complements (salt, pepper, sugar, breadsticks, etc.), table linens, table settings, center pieces, dishes, audio-visual equipment, and all other event provisions; · Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of banquet spaces, before, during and after events; · Maintain communication with the guest contact person for guest needs and provide excellent customer service to all guests; · Serve all food and beverages to guests per company standards; · Observe Health Department guidelines for food handling and sanitation; · Manage audio-visual equipment during events; · Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures, including reporting accidents, injuries and unsafe work conditions to management; and · Any and all other work as required to complete the primary purpose of the position. Qualifications: Preferred Prior Experience: 6 months serving experience for medium to large groups Preferred Education: High School diploma or equivalent Required Licenses/ Certification: Food Safety certificate or complete training during initial 90 days. Alcohol certification or complete training during initial 90 days. Physical: Ability to lift, pull and push up to 50 lbs. Ability to bend and squat repeatedly Ability to walk and stand for duration of scheduled shift Other: Flexible to working days, early mornings, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. In addition to competitive compensation packages, Atrium Hospitality offers competitive benefits packages; 401k; tuition reimbursement; commissions for referred and booked hotel business; as well as discounted rates at any of our hotels for associates, their immediate family members and friends. Our associates and leaders are driven everyday to make Atrium Hospitality a great place to work and grow. Come grow with us! EOE, including disability/vets Empleador con igualdad de oportunidades, incluidos personas con discapacidad y veteranos