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Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly responsible and reliable Banquet Houseperson to join our team at the Courtyard & Residence Inn by Marriott in the Brier Creek/RDU area of Raleigh. As a Banquet Houseperson, you will be responsible for performing various banquet duties, including set-up and breakdown, while focusing on detail and quality presentation and first-class customer service. You will also perform Houseperson duties, such as maintaining the overall cleanliness of the hotel's public space and assisting with room servicing as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Set-up and breakdown of banquet and meeting spaces per Banquet Event Order instructions, including tables, table complements, table linens, table settings, centerpieces, dishes, audio-visual equipment, and all other event provisions;
• Approach all encounters with guests and colleagues in a friendly, service-oriented manner;
• Review Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) with strong attention to detail;
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of banquet spaces, before, during, and after events;
• Inspect table place settings, including table linen, china, glass, silverware, and condiments for correct placement and ensures that each element is clean, undamaged, and attractive;
• Ensure proper setting of buffet tables and other food service tables;
• Participate in clearing and post-function cleanup and garbage removal;
• Return all equipment to the necessary storage location;
• Maintain clean and orderly back areas, pre-function areas, and storage areas;
• Supervise the handling, storage, and security of all catering service and Audio Visual equipment;
• Exhibit a positive, enthusiastic attitude committed to a teamwork effort;

Requirements:

• Ability to lift +/- 50 lbs;
• Highly responsible and reliable;
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment;
• Ability to work cohesively with fellow colleagues as part of a team;
• Prior housekeeping experience or other relevant environmental services experience;
• Must be available to work any hours/days of the week necessary to meet business requirements;
• Excellent customer service and verbal communication skills;
• Maintain a professional business appearance, attitude, and performance;
• Knowledge of cleaning techniques and safe use of cleaning equipment and chemicals;

Job Setting and Physical Demands:

Employees in this position work indoors and outdoors. This position often requires long periods of standing and walking as well as frequent reaching and kneeling, pushing, pulling, carrying, lifting, and moving objects 50 lbs or more. The Banquet Attendant must be able to quickly maneuver to any location in the hotel. Fluency in the English language and the ability to speak, hear, read, and write are required as is the ability to work any hours/days of the week necessary to meet business requirements.

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