Banquet Houseperson

JOB DESCRIPTION

Stay inspired by joining the stunning Conrad hotel located in the heart of urban DC as a Banquet Houseperson!  

This stylish and sophisticated Forbes 4-Star hotel has brought a new standard of luxury to DC with 360 rooms, 32,000 square feet of banquet space, and 5 food and beverage outlets. This includes a signature restaurant, rooftop bar, lobby bar, club lounge, and in-room dining. 

Classification: Full-Time

Shift: Various – must be available to work weekdays, weekends, and holidays. 

Pay Rate: The pay rate for this role is $29.00 per hour and is based on applicable and specialized experience and location. 

Medical Insurance Coverage Available - for you and your family 

Union Position: This position is part of the Local 25 Union which requires complete open availability. We are not able to accommodate schedule restrictions and full-time hours are not guaranteed. Hours and schedule are based on seniority and business needs and may be minimal at times until seniority is established.  You must be comfortable with a schedule and hours that may vary from week to week. 

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of Meeting Rooms Set up, service standards, guest relations and etiquette
• Knowledge of appropriate table settings and service ware
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work in outdoor areas
• Be familiar with all events happening at the hotel
• Ability to perform under pressure effectively for extensive periods of time while maintaining professionalism

Want to learn more? Hotel Website, Facebook, Instagram

What will I be doing?

As a Banquet Houseperson, you would be responsible for supporting Food and Beverage operations to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience while ensuring cleanliness of all areas and maintaining equipment. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Maintain cleanliness of banquet, meeting and conference areas to meet established cleanliness and quality standards
• Cleaning includes, but not limited to, cleaning restrooms, vacuuming, mopping, sweeping, shampooing carpets, cleaning/waxing floors, removing trash, stocking and maintaining supply rooms, reporting maintenance deficiencies for repair/replacement and cleaning and removing spots, insects and debris
• Ensure equipment is in full working order and report any defects
• Project a professional manner to guests and team members
• Assist back of house team when requested
• Able to lift and Push Banquet Equipment
• Assist with set ups to ensure department runs efficiently
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