Houseperson - Events; Banquets Set-up

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"When you work in Hawaii, in addition to learning about the functional aspects of running a hotel — like the proper way to make a bed or how to best handle luggage — it’s critically important to understand Hawaiian culture and the spirit of ’ohana, or ’family.’ When opening the first Andaz property in Hawaii, our team participated in Hawaiian culture training to help us understand what ’ohana truly means.

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Park Hyatt Washington, D.C. is looking for an energetic Banquets Houseperson to provide banquet set‑up and break‑down services. This is a Full‑Time position with great benefits. Take advantage of this rare opportunity to join our Forbes Four‑Star, luxury property.

• Set‑up, breakdown, and maintain meeting and event spaces in accordance to hotel standards and guest specifications
• Create a clean, organized, and welcoming environment for meetings, conferences, weddings, and other special events
• Set up and break down all meetings and banquet spaces according to written banquet event order forms and diagrams in a variety of styles and shapes
• Transport and set up/breakdown awkward and heavy materials, such as staging, tables, chairs, dance floors, etc., from storage areas to meeting rooms
• Break down meeting rooms and return banquet items to storage areas in a neat and organized fashion
• Respond to guest requests for service changes in room set up

• Ability to work an irregular work schedule as required to perform duties and responsibilities, including weekends and holidays.
  
  Late nights will be required.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds
• Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment of moderate to heavy weight on a regular and continuing basis
• Refined verbal communication skills
• A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment

Starting hourly rate of $21.00, depending on experience

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance at 30 days
• Free Room Nights, Discounted Room Rates, and Friends & Family Room Rates
• 401(k) retirement matching plan (up to 4%)
• Paid time off
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid family bonding time and adoption assistance
• Complimentary employee meals
• Discounts at various retailers – Apple, AT&T, Verizon, Headspace, and many more!

Our family is always growing. Want to be in the know?