On-Call Banquet Houseperson

The Banquets House person is responsible for setting up and breaking down all meeting spaces with tables/chairs/water, etc. Handle and transport all equipment carefully to prevent injuries and damage; use equipment only as intended.Retrieve clean linen and skirting from Laundry and stock in storage areas.Stock and organize supply carts with designated materials and equipment.  Transport to assigned function area.Inspect set rooms for cleanliness and agreement to group requirements: rectify any deficiencies.Set up rooms and function areas with designated tables, chairs, staging, dance, floor, easels, and other equipment as specified by group requirements and in accordance with departmental standards.Set up table linens, skirting and tabletops items (water pitchers, glasses, etc) as specified by group and in accordance with departmental standards.Refresh function areas as scheduled in accordance to departmental procedures. Store all reusable goods and return equipment to specified storage areas.Turn over any lost and found items to supervisor or manager.Use designated chemical, supplies, and equipment to clean various floor surfaces.Maintain cleanliness and organization of closets; remove trash, wipe down shelves/counters; sweep and wax floor; remove non-floor closet items and transport to proper storage areas.Clean designated areas with proper chemicals, tools, and equipment.Ensure that nothing is stored in stairwells.Transport any food and beverage trays’ items in public areas to service areas.Check under furniture for debris and remove if present; reposition furniture to correct floor plan.Inspect condition of all furniture for tears, rips and stains and report damages to supervisor or manager. Dust and polish all woodwork.Remove all dust, debris and foreign particles from upholstered furniture, including crevices and under cushions.Clean all lamps light fixtures and light switches; check for proper working condition and rectify any deficiencies.Remove dust, spots and smears from house/public phones and reposition properly.Remove tape and debris from walls ceilings; clean according to procedures.Inspect condition of planters and plants; remove debris, polish planters.Remove dust, dirt, marks and fingerprints from doors and door frames.Remove stains, scuff marks and dust from baseboards, ledges and corners.Be familiar with all hotel services/features to respond accurately to any guest inquiry.Accommodate guest requests for additions/changes to scheduled arrangements courteously and in accordance with departmental standards.Deliver client packages/boxes of materials as assigned to/from scheduled function area.Report any damages, maintenance problems or safety hazards to the supervisor.Complete assigned side duties following departmental procedures.