On Call - Banquet Houseperson - InterContinental Wahington D.C - The Wharf

Duties and Responsibilities

FINANCIAL RETURNS

• Clean, store, and secure in an organized manner all tables, chairs, and audio visual equipment, platforms/stages and other equipment used for banquet functions.

PEOPLE

• Inspect cleanliness and working condition of all equipment to be set up in function area. Report all damages or issues to Supervisor.

GUEST EXPERIENCE

• Maintain cleanliness of banquet rooms, banquet hallways, and storage and service areas.

RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS

• May refresh room during breaks (replenish supplies, water pitchers, etc.)

• 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.)

• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

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

Other:

• 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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Important information :

• The salary range listed is the lowest to highest pay scale we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.

• No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until it is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or other form of compensation allocable to a particular employee remain in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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