Banquet Houseperson

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

Join a dynamic team and be part of a network of 90 spectacular properties, and 34 more in the pipeline, in 30 countries around the globe. Our properties are located from the beaches of Hawaii, to the unspoiled national parks of Canada, to the heart of London, to the deserts of the United Arab Emirates.

Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park

Rising gracefully above Millennium Park and Chicago’s impressive lakefront, Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park is a leader in Food & Beverage in the city, with the newly launched partnership with Richard Sandoval Hospitality for our multi-million dollar pan Latin restaurant and tequila bar, Toro. With beautifully appointed, extraordinarily spacious guestrooms and spectacular suites, including 84 newly renovated rooms and Fairmont Gold Lounge, Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park offers a superior and distinctive array of amenities and services, including seasonal pop-ups and luxury event space.

About the Application Process:

At Fairmont, we want to bring out your highest potential. Shortly after applying, you will receive an email from our partner AssessFirst prompting you to create a profile and complete a questionnaire. This is a mandatory step for your candidacy to be considered as it enables us to explore your compatibility with this role and our culture of luxury excellence.

Reporting to the Banquet Manager, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service
• Maintain the cleanliness of banquet rooms, hallways, storage and service areas
• Lift and store tables, chairs and staging efficiently and safely
• Set-up, 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

• Previous guest service experience preferred
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
• Highly responsible & reliable
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
• 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 (includes but not limited to):          

• Constant standing and walking throughout shift
• Constant lifting and occasionally lifting up to 40 lbshttps://careers.accor.com/global/en/job/banquet-houseperson-in-fairmont-chicago-millennium-park-chicago-united-st-jid-98572