Event Day Banquet Houseperson

Compensation: $29.50 an hour.

Hilton Santa Clara is seeking a full time Banquet Setup person to join their team! This position requires a flexible schedule including availability all days of the week.

Benefits

• Vacation, Holiday, and Sick pay
• Medical/Dental/Pension applicable to the CBA
• Hotel Room Discount
• Free Parking
• Meals Provided
• Discount programs
• Education Assistance Program
• Shoes for Crews
• Commuter Benefits

JOB DUTIES:

• Responsible for moving tables, chairs, staging and any other banquet equipment with proper use of hand trucks, carts and dollies in a safe manner.
• Set up banquet rooms exactly as the contract states: this includes chairs, tables, staging, skirting of tables, water stations, buffets, etc.
• Responsible for the breakdown and storage of furniture and equipment upon completion of banquet catering functions. This includes cleaning and vacuuming meeting rooms.
• Treat guests with courtesy, friendliness and respect and provide responsive service. 
• Perform cleaning and general maintenance duties of all banquet function rooms, equipment, and public areas. Follow maintenance program and cleaning schedule.
• Provide porter service to the guests as required.
• Notify management of any pertinent information related to shift activities.
• Ensure all water, amenities, audio-visual and breaks are in the room at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the meeting.
• Comply with all customer needs for additional equipment and supplies and convey the additional charge to the guest. Notify the supervisor to add to the guest check.
• Set up and clean all meeting and meal function rooms in accordance with company and hotel specifications.
• Freshen all meeting rooms during meal breaks by changing cloths if necessary, refilling candy jars, replacing water glasses, refilling water pitchers and removing garbage from meeting areas and break tables.
• Assist with meal service and breakdown as needed.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work a variety of day/night and weekend shifts.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Able to be on your feet for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds for a minimum of 300 feet.
• Must be able to push or pull carts or equipment weighing 50 pounds or more.
• Ability to understand Guests’ service needs.
• Ability to work cohesively with co-workers and other departments as part of a team.
• Must be able to pass a background check.

The Hilton Santa Clara is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an email to ngoc.diep@hiltonsantaclara.com or call (408) 562-6714 to let us know the nature of your request.

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