We are now hiring Houseperson/Banquet Set-up for our Sales and Catering Department.The Sales and Catering Department operates our full service, onsite conference facility. A Houseperson is responsible for the physical set-up and break down of all conference meetings and large events. This is not a serving position. The ideal candidate has the passion and desire to work in the hospitality industry. Candidate must be in good physical condition as the position will require a large amount of heavy lifting. Open availability is a must.
Responsibilities:
**Below is a list of some responsibilities, this is not intended to be an all inclusive list of responsibilities.

• Setting up meeting rooms and private function areas with the appropriate equipment and materials, including, but not limited to, tables, chairs, glasses, water, pens, writing tablets and any other items requested.

• Assemble and arrange banquet equipment by applying a common sense understanding to carry out both written and oral detailed event requirements.

• Respond promptly and courteously to all customer requests, and involve a manager when necessary.

• Disassemble conference rooms at appropriate break down times requiring bending and lifting up to 70 lb. banquet tables onto 4 wheel carts and lifting banquet chairs in stacks of 6 to 10 foot height.

• Must be able to push, pull and lift a variety of banquet tables and other equipment weighing up to 100 lbs; put risers into place each weighing 150 lbs; move chairs of various weights and styles.

• Walking and pushing large equipment carts.

• Move 100 lb stacks of 10 chairs to a storage area 250 feet from function room.

• Work in both inside and outside environments.

• Inspecting banquet equipment for defects, cleanliness and any other maintenance needed and reporting to the Manager.

• Must be able to work weekends and late nights as required by business.

Qualifications::

• Strong customer service and communication skills

• Highly organized individuals with time management skills

• Strong sense of teamwork

• Attention to details

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Requirements::

• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs. on a regular basis

• Must be able to move 60" round table

• Ability to push, pull, lift and move for about the entire shift

• Ability to work weekends, holidays and late nights

• Food Handler Certification or Food Sanitation License for the state of Illinois (or willingness to obtain)

The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. All employees must follow proper safety precautions at all time to avoid injuries. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.