Banquet House Attendant

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION :

To manually set up, break down, and service all meeting rooms according to hotel standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND JOB DUTIES :

• Break down banquet rooms from previous meetings including removal of china, glass, silver, buffet equipment, AV Equipment, chairs, tables, displays, and dancefloors.
• Clean banquet rooms including vacuuming, dusting ledges, and checking cleanliness of walls and doors. Correct as needed.
• Set banquet rooms per specifications on Banquet Event Orders including placing all specified tables as needed as well as setting pens, pads, mints, glasses, water pitcher set-ups, and breakfast buffets as required.
• Maintain cleanliness and order of all storerooms.
• Lock all function rooms when they are not in use and ensure all lights are turned off.
• Assist service staff as needed.
• Due to the nature of the hospitality business, nights, overnights, and weekend availability are preferred, including some holidays.
• Perform any general cleaning tasks using standard hotel cleaning products as assigned by the supervisor to adhere to health standards.
• Perform other duties as requested or assist with special guest requests.
• Operate hotel freight elevator in prescribed manner to ensure safe and efficient set up of rooms.
• Control noise level of activities involving room sets.
• Ability to understand and translate written specifications and diagrams of rooms to ensure proper placement of tables, stages and other props as requested by clients.
• Report for duty as scheduled by direct supervisor according to operating hours.
• Provide maximum levels of guest service while maintaining Langham Hospitality Group standards.
• Other duties as assigned by direct supervisor.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED :

EDUCATION REQUIRED :

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to high school or any other combination of education training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :

No prior experience required.  Prior hospitality experience preferred.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES :

None required.

SALARY RANGE :

$21.22 - $26.52 / hour

BENEFITS FOR FULL TIME COLLEAGUES :

EOE, Including Disability / Veterans

About Langham Hospitality Group

A wholly owned subsidiary of Great Eagle Holdings, Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) comprises a family of distinctive brands, including The Langham Hotels and Resorts, Cordis Hotels and Resorts, Eaton Workshop and Ying’nFlo. With over 40 hotels and residences in operation or development, LHG has a global footprint that extends across Asia, Europe, North America, Australasia and the Middle East.

Majestic views of the cityscape, the Chicago River, and Lake Michigan. All housed in a skyscraper designed by renowned architect Mies van der Rohe. Situated in downtown Chicago, our hotel is mere minutes from the Loop, Grant Park, Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park, and Navy Pier. Discover the perfect blend of convenience and stylish comfort only at The Langham, Chicago.

For more information about the property, please visit :  https : / / www.langhamhotels.com / en / the-langham / chicago /