Banquet Houseperson - DoubleTree by Hilton Youngstown

As a Banquet Houseperson, you will be responsible for setting each meeting room based upon the client requests.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Set up rooms and function areas with designated tables, chairs, staging, dance floor, flip charts, easels, blackboards and other equipment as specified by group requirements and in accordance with departmental standards.
• Assist in maintaining and cleaning meeting rooms.
• Inspect set rooms for cleanliness and agreement to group requirements.
• Retrieve clean linen and skirting from tables after events and stock in storage areas.
• Set up table linens and skirting as specified by group and in accordance with departmental standards.
• Breakdown function areas as scheduled in accordance to departmental procedures, storing all reusable goods and return equipment to specified storage areas.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of closets; remove trash, wipe down shelves/counters and vacuum the floor.

• Ability to lift/carry up to 50lbs
• Ability to take initiative and exhibit flexibility
• A highly motivated and energetic personality
• Able to effectively communicate in English, in both written and verbal forms
• Able to read floor plans and meeting room diagrams
• Excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with all business contacts
• Maintain a professional, neat and well-groomed appearance adhering to company standards

• Work varied shifts, to include evenings, weekends and holidays