Banquet Houseperson - Marriott Saddle Brook : Job Details

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At the Marriott Saddle Brook we pride ourselves on being the best employer in the area. What sets us apart? Our culture, full benefit plans, including 401k with a company match and our lucrative bonus programs, to name a few. We are looking for talented people who have a genuine passion for service. Our Core Values involve personal development, people, and a desire for wanting them to succeed. We believe each member of our team has a key part to play in our delivery of outstanding service and memorable experiences for each guest. We want a hotel that people want to come to, not through. Find out today what a career with Pyramid Hotel Group at the Marriott Saddle Brook can mean for you!

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a passionate hospitality professional for the position of Banquet Houseperson at the Marriott Saddle Brook. This position is responsible for the manual set up, break down, and service all meeting rooms in accordance with the Marriott Saddle Brooks standards of quality. This position will also collect all service ware and allocate in accordance with the event order to supply functions for the next day. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to become part of a team always pushing one another to raise the bar.

Experience

Must have at least (1) or more years of experience in a similar role, with a combination of previous Hospitality experience preferred.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of the Banquet Houseperson include but are not limited to:

• Communicate with Supervisor throughout shift to be aware of the work
• Set up all meeting rooms to the specifications of the guest. This includes considerable physical activity in transporting awkward and heavy materials such as staging, tables, chairs, dance-floors, etc., from storage area to meeting rooms
• Supply and replenish meeting rooms with clean glasses and fresh water
• Break down all meeting rooms where meetings have concluded and return to storage closet so the room will be available to be reset for the next function
• Replenish beverages as necessary, and check with guests for overall satisfaction
• Maintain established cleaning schedule of meeting rooms and ballrooms, ensuring the space stays presentable at all times
• Anticipate equipment needs from event orders and count same
• Mandatory attendance for monthly departmental meetings
• Practice Teamwork and Clean as you Go policies

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

In addition to performance of key responsibilities, this position may be required to possess a combination of the following skills and experiences:

• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language used in the workplace.
• Require good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must possess basic computational ability.
• Ability to lift and move multiple tables and chairs and podiums weighing up to 80 lbs. through a crowded room. This position requires considerable physical activity on a continuous basis throughout the shift for room set up and break down.
• Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise move or push goods on a hand cart/truck weighing a maximum of 800 lbs.
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language. A second language is desirable.

The Marriott Saddle Brook is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color national origin, gender (including pregnancy), age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.