Banquet Houseperson
San Jose (Santa Clara) Marketing
Job description
Banquet Houseperson
Engaging service, delicious cuisine and distinctive surroundings make every special event at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts a truly memorable affair. Showcase your service and organization strengths as Banquet Houseperson, where your attention to detail, safety and quality will help “set the stage” for a successful group function.
Hotel Overview: A fixture in the heart of Silicon Valley since 1987, The Fairmont San Jose delivers an irresistible blend of innovation and elegance. With the meteoric growth of the computer industry, Silicon Valley has become one of the world's busiest hubs, and the capital of this high-tech mecca is San Jose. The Fairmont San Jose hotel combines technological innovation with timeless elegance.
Summary of Responsibilities :
Reporting to the Director of Banquets, 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 banquetmeetings
· Report needed repairs of unsafe equipment andor conditions
· Follow banquet policies, procedures and service standards
· Follow all safety and sanitation policies
· Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
· 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
· Overnight shift, must have flexible schedule
Physical Aspects of Position (includes but not limited to):
· Constant standing and walking throughout shift
· Constant lifting and occasionally lifting up to 75 lbs
· Frequent kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting
· Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps
Visa Requirements: Applicant must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States
Why Work for Accor?
We are 300,000 experts committed to reinventing hospitality with unique and unrivalled experiences within our addresses. We’re so much more than hotels— We are a worldwide Augmented Hospitality leader. We’re creating innovative lifestyle experiences, whether you live, work or play. Blaze your own trail from 30+ hotel brands, restaurants, nightclubs, spas, co-working spaces, and tech start-ups.
To connect with us, please visit careers.accor.com.
Fairmont San Jose is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/M/F/D/V