Houseperson Banquet- InterContinental Boston

JOB OVERVIEW:  Set-up and break down all
meeting rooms, banquet space and ballroom areas.  Clean and maintain all
corridors, vending areas, elevators and landings and service areas in
the banquet facilities ensuring hotel’s standards of cleanliness.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Set-up and/or break-down tables, chairs, audio visual equipment
  and platforms/stages and other equipment as specified by group requirements.
  Set-up table linens, skirting and table top items (water pitchers, glasses,
  supplies, etc.)
• Clean, store, and secure in an organized
  manner all tables, chairs, and audio visual equipment, platforms/stages
  and other equipment used for banquet functions.
• Maintain
  cleanliness of banquet rooms, banquet hallways, and storage and service
  areas.
• Inspect cleanliness and working condition of all
  equipment to be set up in function area.  Report all damages or issues
  to Supervisor.
• May refresh room during breaks (replenish
  supplies, water pitchers, etc.)
• May retrieve clean linen
  and skirting and stock in storage areas.
• May pick-up
  and deliver all boxes and materials (flip charts, easles, blackboards, etc.)
  for function.
• Perform other duties as assigned by
  the management.

Qualifications
and Requirements:

Basic reading and writing
and mathematical skills.  General knowledge of banquet operations
preferred.

This job requires ability to perform
the following:

• Handling, carrying or lifting items
  weighing up to 100 pounds (tables, chairs, trays, equipment , etc.)


• Moving about the function areas.
• Bending,
  stooping, kneeling

Other:

• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when
  interacting with guests, coworkers, and supervisors.


• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often with banquet event
  orders and instructions. 
• Basic math is used
  frequently to ensure the proper set up of tables, settings, chairs,
  etc.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or
  holidays.

Work Area:  Banquet
Rooms/Space

The statements in this job
description are intended to represent the key duties and level of work
being performed.  They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities
or qualifications of the job.   This position is classified
as non-exempt (per the Fair Labor Standards Act) and is subject to overtime
in accordance with Federal and State Regulations.