Houseperson Banquet - The Willard InterContinental Washington

About Us 

IHG Hotels &
Resorts is one of the largest hotel companies in the world and one of
the world’s leading hotel and resort companies with a family of 19 brands. Our
purpose – True Hospitality for Good – comes to life in every one of our
collections. With luxury and lifestyle, we are taking it to new
heights.

Five visionary brands - InterContinental, Regent
Hotels, Six Senses, Vignette Collection and Kimpton Hotels - make up our luxury
collection. Individually, they are icons. Together, they bring unforgettable
and unparalleled experiences to travelers in over 430 hotels and resorts in 100
countries around the world. 

Having recently added
a host of incredible properties to our portfolio, we now stand as one of
the world’s leading luxury operators.

Each of our hotels cultivates a distinctive style and ambience where we embrace
every opportunity to give our
guests unforgettable and unparalleled
experiences. 

About
the hotel

The Willard InterContinental Washington,
DC is one of the most iconic hotels in the Nation’s Capital. Since 1818,
the Willard InterContinental Hotel has played host to the world’s social
and political elite. Often referred to as the ‘Residence of Presidents’,
The Willard has welcomed U.S. presidents, foreign dignitaries and celebrities,
as well as has been the site of many historic moments in U.S. history. Located
in the heart of the nation's capital on Pennsylvania Avenue, the Willard
continues to be the hotel of choice for heads of state and leaders of
the world's business, cultural, social and political sectors. 

About the Banquet Houseperson position

First impressions count. To get our guests’ memorable experiences off
to an unforgettable start, we’re looking for a Banquet Houseperson who
can set-up and break down banquet space, clean and maintain corridors, .and
anticipate every request to make our guests feel right at home.

A little taste of your day-to-day

Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be:

• 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.


• May refresh room during breaks (replenish supplies, water pitchers,
  etc.)
• 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 tabletop items (water pitchers, glasses,
  supplies, etc.)
• May retrieve clean linen and skirting
  and stock in storage areas.
• May pick-up and deliver all
  boxes and materials (flip charts, easels, blackboards, etc.)
  for function.

What we need
from you

•  Communication
  skills - guests will need to come to you with concerns as well as compliments,
  so you’ll be easy to talk to 
• Your problem-solving
  skills will turn issues into opportunities, so every guest leaves with great
  memories 
• Fluency in the local language - extra
  language skills would be great, but not essential
• Literate
  and tech-savvy - you’ll need a good grasp of reading, writing, basic math
  and computer skills

What you can expect
from us

We give our people everything they need
to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide
range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including
a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in
the business. 

The hourly pay rate for this role
is $26.27. This rate is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Washington,
DC. This is the starting rate we in good faith believe we would pay for
this role at the time of this posting. We may pay more or less than the posted
rate, and the rate may be modified in the future.

An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors
including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications,
experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel
requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational
needs. 

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits
including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k, and many other
benefits to eligible employees.

You can apply for this role
through the link below (or through the internal career site if you are a current
employee). 

Note: No amount of pay is considered wages
or compensation until earned, vested, and determinable. The amount
and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation
that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole
discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole
discretion, consistent with the law.

Our mission is
to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference
and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels &
Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote
a culture of trust, support, and acceptance by always welcoming different
backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. 

IHG Hotels
& Resorts gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow
and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well,
we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our
myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health,
lifestyle, and workplace.  So, join us and you’ll become part of our
ever-growing global family.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts,
we’ve made a promise.

As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True
Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared
for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part
of the journey?

Don't quite meet every single requirement,
but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless
you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.