Job Description Summary

The candidate performs a variety of routine functions in support of banquet events. Sets up and breaks down banquet rooms per guest specifications, and performs side work as assigned. Reads banquet event orders and sets room according to guest specifications including cleaning of rooms and setting up equipment and break stations.

Job Description

Job Description

Essential Elements:

Ability to push/pull carts weighing approximately 75-100 poundsAbility to lift and move approximately 100 poundsAbility to bend, squat, kneel, climb, and reachAbility to perform tasks requiring sustained repetitive motionAbility to stand and walk for prolonged periods of timeAbility to operate and control heavy equipment

Job Tasks:

Ensure that the Hotel's property is handled and stored properlyReports any damage or breakage immediately to supervisorsResponsible for the set-up and breakdown of all meetings and banquet food functions as instructedResponsible for all cleanup procedures as instructedResponsible for the removal and storage of any and all equipment and/or furnishings throughout the HotelAll set-up personnel is expected to work and cooperate with the Banquet Manager and the Banquet Captains/SupervisorsHandles equipment with care, and maintains a clean storage area, and ensures all equipment is in good repairAll set-up personnel is expected to be familiar with all possible set-ups and layoutsTo perform other work-related duties as assigned by Management

Work Environment

Must be able work in a fast-paced environment.Majority of work takes place indoors meeting rooms.Must be able to tolerate extreme temperatures - i.e. kitchens, freezers.

Physical Demands

Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.Frequent bending, kneeling and reaching.Ability to stand during entire shift.

Expected Hours of Work

Must be flexible to work variable days of the week to include weekends and holidays.Must be flexible to work variable shifts (days, nights, overnights).Ten to twelve hour shifts sometimes required.

Education and Experience

Previous front facing guest service experience preferred.High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.

Qualifications and Skills

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.Able to work quickly without compromising quality.Ability to work with minimal supervision and maintain a high level of performance.Attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to all guests, managers and fellow employees.Must be able to stand and exert fast-paced mobility for entire shift.Ability to work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team.Must read, write and speak the English language.Ensure overall guest satisfaction.

Additional Job Information/Anticipated

Pay Range

Benefits

Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:

Salaried FTE Benefits

Food and Beverage Discount

RRSP Match

Drycleaning

Competitive Medical and dental benefits

Competitive Extended health care coverage

Various employee perks and benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program  

Competitive Short- and Long-term disability program

Paid vacation

Paid sick days

Employee discounted hotel rate- for all Brands within the company

Unionized FTE Benefits

Food and Beverage Discount

RRSP Match

Tool and shoe reimbursement

Competitive Medical and dental benefits

Competitive Extended health care coverage

Various employee perks and benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Competitive Short term disability

program

Paid vacation

Paid sick days

Employee discounted hotel rate- for all Brands within the company

Unionized PTE Benefits

Food and Beverage Discount

Employee discounted hotel rate

Tool and shoe reimbursement

Various employee perks and benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.