Banquet Houseperson

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JOB OVERVIEW: Set-up and break down all meeting rooms, banquet space and ballroom areas. Clean and maintain all corridors, vending areas, elevators and landings and service areas in the banquet facilities ensuring hotel’s standards of cleanliness.

• Set-up and/or break-down tables, chairs, audio visual equipment and platforms/stages and other equipment as specified by group requirements. Set-up table linens, skirting and table top items (water pitchers, glasses, supplies, etc.)
• Clean, store, and secure in an organized manner all tables, chairs, and audio visual equipment, platforms/stages and other equipment used for banquet functions.
• Maintain cleanliness of banquet rooms, banquet hallways, and storage and service areas.
• Inspect cleanliness and working condition of all equipment to be set up in function area. Report all damages or issues to Supervisor.
• May refresh room during breaks (replenish supplies, water pitchers, etc.)
• May retrieve clean linen and skirting and stock in storage areas.
• May pick-up and deliver all boxes and materials (flip charts, easels, blackboards, etc.) for function.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic reading and writing and mathematical skills. General knowledge of banquet operations preferred.

This job requires ability to perform the following:

• Handling, carrying or lifting items weighing up to 100 pounds (tables, chairs, trays, equipment, etc.)
• Moving about the function areas.
• Bending, stooping, kneeling.

• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with guests, coworkers, and supervisors.
• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often with banquet event orders and instructions.
• Basic math is used frequently to ensure the proper set up of tables, settings, chairs, etc.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

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Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account with Company Match
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Sick Days
• Sonesta Hotel Discounts
• Educational Assistance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Various Employee Perks and Discounts
• Hospital Indemnity
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance

Sonesta is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.