Banquet Houseperson - Chicago, United States - FAIRMONT

FAIRMONT

Verified Company

Chicago, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Company Description

Rising gracefully above Millennium Park and Chicago's impressive lakefront, Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park is located conveniently near major cultural attractions, the city's business and financial district and world-renowned shopping along the Magnificent Mile.

With beautifully appointed, extraordinarily spacious guestrooms and spectacular suites, Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park offers a superior and distinctive array of amenities and services, including phenomenal dining experiences, seasonal pop-ups and luxury event space.

Job Description Banquet Houseperson**Passionate about everything Food & Beverage and putting a smile on our guests' faces? As Banquet Houseperson, you will have the perfect opportunity to touch the hearts of our guests by making their special occasions truly unforgettable.

What is in it for you:

Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide for you and your family
Learning programs through our Academies designed to sharpen your skills
Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 2
Career development opportunities with national and international promotion opportunities

What you will be doing:

Maintain the cleanliness of banquet rooms, hallways, storage and service areas
Lift and store tables, chairs and staging efficiently and safely
Setup, maintain and break down banquet/meeting rooms
Follow directions from banquet event orders for assigned banquet/meetings
Report needed repairs of unsafe equipment and/or conditions
Follow outlet policies, procedures and service standards
Follow all safety and sanitation policies
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications Your experience and skills include**:

Previous guest service experience preferred
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
Highly responsible & reliable
Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times

Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to):

Constant standing and walking throughout shift
Constant lifting and occasionally lifting up to 40 lbs
Frequent kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting
Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality.

We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor's limitless possibilities.

Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo #BELIMITLESS

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.