Banquet Houseperson - Woodland Hills, United States - Hilton Woodland Hills/Los Angeles

Mark Lane

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JOB OVERVIEW
Responsible for setting up, refreshing and cleaning banquet rooms. Responsible for providing efficient, personable and professional service to the banquet guests by completing duties as assigned.


ROP:
$19.73/hour plus gratuities


REPORTS TO
Banquet Set up Supervisor, Banquet Captain and Management


WORK HOURS


Crew members will be required to work day and/or evening shifts and possibly some graveyard shifts, both weekdays and weekends.


EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

  • High school graduate. Some college preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

  • Ability to read, comprehend and write simple instructions, correspondence and memos.
  • Ability to communicate verbally (including heavy telephone contact) with Guests, management and coworkers.

COMPUTER SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

  • Must have at least 2 years computer experience in Microsoft Word and Excel in Windows.
  • Must be able to type 50+ wpm.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
  • Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

  • Ability to understand Guests' service needs.
  • Ability to be well organized, maintain concentration, prioritize and complete all work assigned.
  • Ability to focus attention to performance of tasks despite frequent, stressful or unusual interruptions.
  • Ability to converse calmly with irate Guests', coworkers or supervisors in sometimes tense situations.
  • Ability to perform job functions with mínimal supervision.
  • Ability to work cohesively with coworkers and other departments as part of a team.
  • Ability to adhere to posted work schedule and arrive on time in a neat and alert condition and adhere to company dress standards.
  • Ability to plan, prioritize and organize work.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

  • 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.
  • Must be able to understand directions given to him/her.
  • Must be able to satisfactorily communicate verbal English with guests, management and coworkers.
  • Should be able to read and write the English language.
  • High school graduate preferred.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

  • Ability to understand Guests' service needs.
  • Ability to be well organized, maintain concentration and think clearly when providing service to Guests.
  • Ability to focus attention to performance of tasks despite frequent, stressful or unusual interruptions.
  • Ability to converse calmly with irate Guests', coworkers or supervisors in sometimes tense situations.
  • Ability to perform job functions with supervision.
  • Ability to take direction from supervisors and managers.
  • Ability to adhere to posted work schedule and arrive on time in a neat and alert condition and impeccable uniform.
  • Ability to work cohesively with coworkers and other departments as part of a team.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • 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.

ECONDARY FUNCTIONS

  • 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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The frequency codes assigned in these job descriptions are:
Rarely less than 1%

Occasionally 1-33%

Frequently 34-65%

Constantly 66-100%


SITTING:
Frequently.

STANDING/


WALKING:
Constantly on a variety of surfaces (carpet, tile, granite, etc.)

CROUCHING (BENDING AT KNEES): Occasionally. Lifting and completing tasks performed at low levels.

KNEELING/


CRAWLING:
Occasionally. Lifting and completing tasks performed at low levels.

STOOPING (BENDING AT WAIST): Occasionally. Lifting and completing tasks at different levels.

TWISTING/TURNING AT KNEES, WAIST &


NECK:
Occasionally.


CLIMBING:
Rarely.

LEG/


FOOT USE:
Occasionally.

REACHING (OVERHEAD/EXTENSION): Occasionally. Lifting and completing tasks at different levels.

HANDLING/


GRASPING:
Constantly.

FINGERING/


FEELING:
Constantly.

PUSHING/


PULLING:
Rarely.

LIFTING/


CARRYING:
Frequently lifting/moving up to 10 pounds. Occasionally lifting/moving up to 25 pounds.


SPEECH REQUIREMENTS:
Constantly required to speak to others in person and on the telephone.


HEARING REQUIREMENTS:
Constantly required to listen to others in person and on the tel

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