Banquet Set Up

h2Compensation Type/h2Hourly h2Highgate Hotels/h2 pHighgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in major U.S. gateway cities including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a growing Caribbean and Latin America footprint. The hospitality forward company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate has a proven record of developing its diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts with contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in New York, Chicago, Dallas, London, Miami, and Seattle. www.highgate.com./p h2Location/h2 p/p h2Overview/h2 pThe Banquet Houseperson in responsible for the set up, refresh, tear down and maintenance of all meeting space/p h2Responsibilities/h2 ul liEnsure the correct and timely set up of all Banquet Event Order functions./li liMaintain the highest standards of cleanliness and sanitation throughout the banquet function space, pre-function space, and storage areas to include the carpet, walls, walks, doors, windows, heating/air conditioning units, etc./li liMaintain the banquet storeroom in a neat and organized manner stocked with any and all appropriate supplies necessary for meetings or food service functions./li liBreakdown after the completion of functions and ensure that all equipment and supplies are stored properly./li liTransport and store tables, chairs, and other equipment./li liRefresh meeting rooms as needed./li liNotify management of any hazards./li liHandle items for “Lost and Found” according to the standards./li liEnsure overall guest satisfaction./li /ul h2Qualifications/h2 ul liHigh School diploma or equivalent and/or related experience in a hotel or a related field preferred./li liFlexible and long hours sometimes required./li liHeavy work - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and /or 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects./li liAbility to stand during entire shift./li liMust be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner./li liMust be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests./li liMust be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines./li liApproach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner./li liMaintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel./li liMaintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and nametag./li liComply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations./li liMaximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions./li liMust be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary./li liPerform other duties as requested by management./li liMaintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times./li /ul p /p p /p ul liPay Range $19.50- $22.00/Hr/li liApplication Deadline March 1st 2024/li /ul