Banquet Set-up Houseperson FT - Omni Hotels & Resorts

Location

The Homestead

Our employees are what make The Omni Homestead what it is. Since 1766, they’ve helped us offer guests an opportunity to enjoy Southern hospitality at its best. Located in the Allegheny Mountains of Virginia, we are a four-season resort that boasts superb restaurant dining experiences, championship golf, spa, winter sports and numerous other activities ideal for families and corporate outings.

The Omni Homestead’s associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training and mentoring, along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. We embody a culture of respect, gratitude and empowerment day in and day out. If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, the Homestead may be your perfect match.

Job Description

The Banquet Set-up Houseperson is responsible ensure the function room is set according to guest expectation and Omni standards. This position, reporting to the Banquet Set-up Supervisor, will set up, breakdown, and clean all space associated with banquets and conventions at teh beautiful Omni Homestead.

Responsibilities

• Cleans banquet and meeting facilities prior to set-up.
• Sets equipment (i.e., tables, chairs, linens, office items, etc.) to Daily Work Sheet specifications.
• Moves convention material boxes, programs, etc. from hotel receiving docks, registration areas, or guest rooms.
• Organize and maintain the back of the house areas to ensure a productive, safe and energy conserving work environment.
• Set-up, stock, and maintain meeting rooms.
• Refresh meeting rooms during meals and coffee breaks.
• Complete final breakdown of meeting rooms.
• Clean and return equipment to proper locations.
• Must be able to follow instructions based on the Banquet Event Order.
• Assist other departments when needed to ensure optimum service to guests.

Qualifications

• Previous banquet and event set up experience, preferred.
• Previous hospitality/customer service experience, preferred.
• Ability to clearly and pleasantly communicate both verbally and in writing in English with guests, management, and co-workers, both in person and by radio.
• Ability to work cohesively with co-workers both within and outside of your department.
• Ability to think clearly, quickly and make concise decisions.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and follow up in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle stressful situations, while maintaining a calm and welcoming demeanor.
• Must be able to stand and walk for an extended period of time or for an entire shift.
• Must be able to work flexible shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays and evenings.
• Must be able to move, bend, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.

*This position is a full-time, on-site position with no work from home flexibility.

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of Omni Hotels & Resorts.

All Full-Time, Year-Round Employees of The Homestead receive medical, dental, and vision insurance options, in addition to resort-specific discounts on dining, rooms, retail, and activities. Join our team today!

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster and the following link is the OFCCP's Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination policy statement