Banquet Houseman - seasonal

Sonesta International Hotels

The 8th largest hotel company in the U.S.and growing fast. An epic blend of full-service and focused hotels in major cities, Sonesta's uniquely diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties makes us everywhere you want to be. Driven by the human side of hospitality, we deliver service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and experiences that truly connect.

Together We Thrivebringing quality, value, and amazing hospitality to every guest, every stay, across 1000+ properties in eight countries and counting.

Job Description

Understand guest needs and set up requirements

Ability to prioritize, organize and follow through

Ability to follow directions

Ability to focus attention to detail

Ability to adhere to timeliness in completion of set-ups

Ability to adapt to priority changes of work flow or requirements

Ability to perform job functions with minimal supervision

Ability to work cohesively with other departments and coworkers as a part of a team

Complete knowledge of: daily scheduled group functions, times, locations, amount of people; location of all hotel function space and room names; all styles of meeting and banquet room settings; correct maintenance and use of equipment; all departmental/hotel policies and procedures; all safety guidelines

Use correct cleaning chemicals for designated items, according to OSHA regulations and hotel requirements

Review assignment sheets with supervisor; update completed assignments Check with Supervisor throughout shift for additional assignments

Organize work duties priorities

Retrieve clean linen and skirting from laundry and stock in storage areas

Stock and organize supply carts with designated materials and equipment. Transport to assigned function area

Inspect set rooms for cleanliness and agreement to group requirements; rectify any deficiencies

Inspect cleanliness and working conditions of all equipment and supplies to be set up in the function area; rectify any deficiencies

Set up rooms and function areas with designated tables, chairs, staging, dance floor, flipcharts, easels, blackboards, and other equipment as specified by group requirements and in accordance with departmental standards

Additional Job Information

Pay Range

$21 to $23 Base pay offered may vary depending on various factors including but not limited to job related knowledge, skills and job specific experience/overall experience.

Benefits

Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account with Company Match
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Sick Days
• Sonesta Hotel Discounts
• Educational Assistance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Various Employee Perks and Discounts
• Hospital Indemnity
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance

Sonesta is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.