Banquets Houseperson

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts - Oklahoma City, OK

Full-time

Oklahoma City, OK

251-500 employees

Accommodation

About the position

The Banquets Houseperson at Sheraton Oklahoma City Downtown Hotel plays a crucial role in ensuring that all meeting rooms are set up and maintained to high standards. This position involves physical activity and teamwork to create a welcoming environment for guests attending events. The role is essential for the smooth operation of the hotel's banquet services, contributing to a fun and energetic workplace.

Responsibilities

• Set up all meeting rooms to the specifications of the guest, involving considerable physical activity in transporting heavy materials.
• Supply and replenish meeting rooms with clean glasses and freshwater.
• Break down all meeting rooms after events and return items to storage.
• Maintain a cleaning schedule for meeting rooms and ballrooms to keep them presentable.
• Communicate with the supervisor throughout the shift regarding event needs.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work regularly.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate in English.
• Self-starting personality with an even disposition.
• Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times.
• Ability to communicate well with guests.
• Willingness to assist co-workers and be a team player.
• Knowledge of various types of equipment and set up styles used in meeting rooms.
• Ability to lift and move multiple tables, chairs, and podiums weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Considerable physical activity required for room set up and break down.
• Ability to grasp, lift, carry, or push goods weighing up to 500 lbs.

Nice-to-haves

• Event set up experience preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Growth opportunities
• Marriott discounts at properties around the world
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401K with company match
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement