Banquet Setup - Hilton - Harrisburg, PA at Hotel Equities

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Sep, 26

Salary

13.0

Posted On

05 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Event Setup, Physical Stamina, Communication Skills, AV System Setup, Heavy Lifting, Equipment Maintenance, Time Management, Reading BEOs

Industry

Hospitality

Description

Hotel Equities, a multi-award-winning hotel development and hospitality management company, is currently searching for a remarkable Banquet Setup for the Hilton Harrisburg in Harrisburg, PA. POSITION SUMMARY: TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PLACEMENT, SERVICE, MAINTENANCE, AND BREAKDOWN OF PHYSICAL SETS IN THE BALLROOM AND ASSOCIATED AREAS IN CONFORMANCE WITH HILTON STANDARDS. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: THE POSITION REQUIRES PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION. * SUPPLY AND REPLENISH MEETING ROOMS WITH CLEAN GLASSES AND FRESH WATER. * BREAKDOWN ALL MEETING ROOMS WHERE MEETINGS HAVE CONCLUDED AND RETURN TO STORAGE CLOSET SO THE ROOM WILL BE AVAILABLE TO BE RESET FOR THE NEXT FUNCTION. * SET UP, SERVICE FUNCTIONS AS ASSIGNED. THIS INCLUDES CONSIDERABLE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN TRANSPORTING AWKWARD AND HEAVY MATERIALS SUCH AS STAGING, TABLES, CHAIRS, DANCE FLOORS, ETC., FROM STORAGE AREA TO MEETING ROOMS. * COMMUNICATE WITH MANAGERS, DIRECTORS AND FELLOW TEAM MEMBERS TO DELIVER ALL SPECIFICATIONS OF FUNCTION. * MAINTAIN ESTABLISHED CLEANING SCHEDULE OF MEETING ROOMS AND BALLROOMS SO THE ROOMS STAY PRESENTABLE AT ALL TIMES. * DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY, EMPLOYEES MAY BE REQUIRED TO WORK VARYING SCHEDULES TO REFLECT THE BUSINESS NEEDS OF THE HOTEL. OTHER DUTIES * ASSIST OTHER DEPARTMENTS AS DIRECTED PLEASE NOTE THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT DESIGNED TO COVER OR CONTAIN A COMPREHENSIVE LISTING OF ACTIVITIES, DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES THAT ARE REQUIRED OF THE EMPLOYEE FOR THIS JOB. DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND ACTIVITIES MAY CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITH OR WITHOUT NOTICE. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES: * KNOWLEDGE OF VARIOUS TYPES OF EQUIPMENT AND SET UP STYLES USED IN THE MEETING ROOMS. * A WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF THE HOTEL'S SERVICES, POLICIES AND OPERATIONS. WORKING KNOWLEDGE IS GENERALLY LEARNED ON-THE-JOB. * COMMUNICATION SKILLS TO COMMUNICATE WITH SUPERVISOR, CO-WORKERS AND GUESTS. * MODERATE LITERACY NECESSARY TO READ AND UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTIONS ON BEOS. * ABILITY AND WILLINGNESS TO LEARN AV SYSTEM SET UP. * ABILITY TO LIFT AND MOVE MULTIPLE TABLES AND CHAIRS, PODIUMS WEIGHING UP TO 80 LBS. THROUGH A CROWDED ROOM. THIS POSITION REQUIRES CONSIDERABLE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ON A CONTINUOUS BASIS THROUGHOUT THE SHIFT FOR ROOM SET UP AND BREAK DOWN. * ABILITY TO GRASP, LIFT, AND/OR CARRY, OR OTHERWISE MOVE OR PUSH GOODS ON A HAND CART/TRUCK WEIGHING A MAXIMUM OF 500 LBS. DESIRED SOFTWARE PROFICIENCIES: NONE SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: NONE EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE: * HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENT PREFERRED. * SET UP EXPERIENCE PREFERRED. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS THE INDIVIDUAL HOLDING THIS POSITION MUST BE ABLE TO EXPLAIN AND DEMONSTRATE THAT HE OR SHE CAN PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB, WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION, USING SOME OTHER COMBINATION OF SKILLS AND ABILITIES: FREQUENCY KEY: NEVER – 0 HOURS; RARE – UP TO 1 HOUR; OCCASIONAL – 1-3 HOURS; FREQUENT – 3-6 HOURS; CONSTANT – 6-8 HOURS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FREQUENCY SITTING RARE WALKING CONSTANT CLIMBING STAIRS FREQUENT CROUCHING/BENDING/STOOPING FREQUENT REACHING FREQUENT GRASPING CONSTANT PUSHING/PULLING FREQUENT NEAR VISION CONSTANT FAR VISION CONSTANT HEARING CONSTANT TALKING CONSTANT SMELL RARE TASTE NEVER LIFTING/CARRYING(# LBS) FREQUENT – UP TO 50 LBS. TRAVEL RARE MATERIALS / EQUIPMENT USED * CLEANING AGENTS, VACUUM, HAND TRUCK, TWO-WAY RADIO. Pay: $13.00/hour + gratuity Amazing Benefits At A Glance: * Team Driven and Values Based Culture * Medical/Dental/Vision (full time) * Vacation & Holiday Pay (full time) * Same-day pay available * Employee Assistance Program * Career Growth Opportunities/ Manager Training Program * Reduced Room Rates throughout the portfolio * Third Party Perks (Movie Tickets, Attractions, Other) * 401(k) with company match * Employee assistance program * Employee discount * Flexible schedule * Flexible spending account (full time) * Life insurance (full time) * Referral program

Responsibilities

Responsible for the placement, service, and breakdown of physical sets in the ballroom and meeting areas according to Hilton standards. This includes transporting heavy materials like staging and tables and maintaining the cleanliness of function spaces.