What are the responsibilities and job description for the Banquet Setup position at The Westin Jackson?
WHO YOU ARE
You love to be busy and cant stand being bored. You are happiest when your day is filled with setting up and organizing an outstanding meeting environment for our hotel guests. You sweat the details and strive for perfection with every room set. Analytical and sensible, you enjoy working with our clients for any last-minute changes needed to exceed the expectations of our guests.
WHAT YOU DO
You come to work ready for the physical task of setting up meeting rooms to the specifications indicated in diagrams and event orders. You graciously work with meeting planners and other points of contact to ensure their satisfaction, and you anticipate potential needs before youre even asked. Working as part of a team, you do anything you can to provide a memorable event experience.
Essential Functions:
- Banquet Set Up manually sets up, breaks down, and services all meeting rooms in accordance with the hotels high standards of quality
- Set tables and chairs according to BEO
- Clean meeting space including, but not limited to, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, polishing, wiping areas and washing walls before and after events
- Complete final breakdown of function by cleaning the room, and cleaning and returning equipment to its proper location
- Transport dirty linen to correct area to be cleaned and restock linen shelves with clean linens
- Set up, stock and maintain work areas
- Maintain cleanliness of work areas throughout the day
- Welcome and acknowledge all guests, anticipate guests needs, and thank guests
Job Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Previous Banquet experience is preferred.
- Must possess good attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure.
- Must possess the ability to handle multiple tasks
- Open availability mornings and evenings including weekends and holidays is required.
- Food Handler Certification Required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Lift/push/pull up to 75 lbs.
- Able to bend, twist, squat, reach and walk with ease.
- Stand constantly.
EEOC Statement
The Westin Jackson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We take pride in the diversity of our staff and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability status.