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.
Duties and Functions
Duties and functions may include but are not limited to:
· 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
Qualifications
· 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 Salary
Starting hourly rate of $21.00, depending on experience, plus % of service charge pool
Benefits
· 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
· Tuition reimbursement
· Employee stock purchase plan
· Tuition reimbursement
· Paid family bonding time and adoption assistance
· Complimentary employee meals
· Discounts at various retailers – Apple, AT&T, Verizon, Headspace, and many more!