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.