Job Description
** SUMMARY**
The Banquet Houseperson is primarily responsible for the set-up and breakdown of Events meeting rooms in accordance with the “Banquet Even Order” and diagram specifications. They are also responsible for the maintenance and cleanliness of all meeting rooms, storage areas and equipment such as tables, chairs, risers, transport carts, easels and other Banquets and Events equipment.
_ ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES include but are not limited to the following: _
Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service
Follow and exceed Accor and Fairmont standards
Assist the leadership team and fellow colleagues in exceeding guest satisfaction
Follow all directives instructed by the leadership team
Set event rooms to the specifications of each Banquet Event Order and diagram
Make minor changes and adjustments to room set-ups, with full communication to the Banquet manager, to better service guests and attendees
Work quickly yet safely when a room set-up must be changed in a minimum amount of time
Carefully set, maintain, store, and safeguard Banquet equipment
Keep event areas and storerooms clean and organized at all times
Assist with Banquet equipment and supply inventories
Assist guests with packages between loading dock and function areas
Make adjustments and changes in room set-ups on short notice
Display an outgoing, friendly and welcoming personality to guests, attendees, and colleagues at all times
Use professional guest relations and communications skills
Engage and genuinely interact with Meeting planners and guests during events while anticipating their needs
Display a positive attitude toward teamwork
Be pro-active by assisting co-workers
Practice safe lifting and transporting techniques at all times
Assist other colleagues in offering the highest level of service.
Understand the processes of delivery and removal of all product and equipment.
Use great care and respect in working with all Fairmont Breakers equipment and property
Work harmoniously with other hotel departments
Demonstrate pride in the Event department and Fairmont Breakers
Follow all safety policies and procedures
Report safety hazards immediately
Display a congenial appearance and is well groomed at all times.
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
** QUALIFICATIONS** __ To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Previous customer service experience preferred
Previous experience of reading and interpreting Banquet Event Order preferred
Previous experience in a fast-paced and active environment preferred
Ability to lift, carry and transport relatively heavy equipment
Has a friendly, positive attitude
Stays calm under pressure, with an ability to problem solve
Good communicational skills
Pro-active decision making to anticipate guest, meeting planner, and employee needs
Highly responsible and reliable. Can work with minimal supervision
Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the English language at an advanced level
Possess a strong sense of urgency
Display a pleasant and cheerful disposition
Maintain a high level of integrity
Show eagerness and capacity to learn
Able to work flexible hours, mornings, evenings, week days, weekends, and holidays
Ability to discuss set-ups, hotel directions and related information with clients and guests.
Own guests’ requests and follows up appropriately
Able to use good judgment where guests and employees are concerned
Able to communicate information about an Event Order
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be able to walk throughout the hotel, stand, and exert well-paced mobility for periods of up to 8 hours in length
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
Constant standing and walking throughout shift
Constant kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting
Intermittent ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps
Able to move quickly and efficiently
Requires grasping, writing, standing, walking, repetitive motions, bending, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.
Additional Information
What is in it for you:
Accor is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE/M/F/V/D.
We provide an environment of trust, respect, and integrity. A home away from home. Where diversity and inclusion are celebrated. Privacy and personal information are protected. Through Accor’s Employee Value Proposition, we ensure fair treatment and a workplace free from discrimination & harassment.
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We commit to a future where diverse identities are celebrated, and equitable and inclusive practices are woven into the fabric of everything we do as an organization.