Houseperson - Banquets & Catering

Banquet HousepersonOmni Viking Lakes Hotel is seeking a Banquet Houseperson. The Banquet Houseperson ensures the function room is set according to guest expectations and Omni Standards. To set up, tear down, and clean all space associated with banquets and conventions.Omni Hotels has been named one of the "Best-Led Companies of 2024" by Glassdoor. If you love hospitality, creating amazing customer experiences, and the structure and benefits that come from working with a hotel company then you will love working with Omni!Salary for this position starts at: $16.50/hour. Full Time Associates at Omni Viking Lakes are entitled to elect the following benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and other healthcare benefits, Paid Maternity Leave, 401k and Paid Time Off Accrual. Omni Viking Lakes reserves the right to pay more or less than listed compensation scale based on factors not related to sex or race.Additional associate benefits offered include discounts at the spa and restaurants, discounted rates at other Omni properties, corporate discounts, continued education opportunities and more.Essential Job Functions:Cleans function rooms prior to set-up.Set up, stock, and maintain meeting rooms.Provides required amenities, as dictated by Banquet Department Standards.Refreshes meeting rooms during and in-between meal and coffee breaks.Break down meeting rooms as soon as possible after the end of function.Completes special projects as directed by department management.Moves convention material boxes, programs, etc. from hotel receiving docks, registration areas, sleeping rooms, or suites.Cares for banquet equipment.Accommodates special customer needs, hanging banners for meetings and food/beverage functions.Respond to last-minute requests and communicate changes to appropriate departments.Must follow all details as described on Banquet Event Orders (BEO's).Fulfills assigned tasks to ensure that function rooms meet all requirements reflected on the daily worksheets are met.Qualifications:Minimum of 2 years previous banquet experience in a high volume, upscale hotel required.Must have exceptional guest service skills.High School Diploma required.Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and evenings.Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.Must have a strong attention to detail, be able to make quick decisions and possess good judgment.Ability to multitask and portray a friendly demeanor in a fast-paced environment.Must consistently demonstrate a teamwork-oriented and positive attitude.Physical Requirements:Must be able to walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and use hands and arms.Must be able to push, pull, stoop, bend and lift items of significant weight, up to 50lbs minimum.Working Environment:Interior and exterior or resort property depending on location of events, bar areas, storeroom.Exposure to various hazardous chemicals.Exposure to food items and beverages.Tools & Equipment:Risers' set-up, service carts, dance floor, stages, air walls, chair dollies.Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster is available using the following link:EEOC is the Law Poster.Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category with respect to the payment of wages.If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to: View email address on click.appcast.io.