Banquet Houseperson-Part Time

Job Posting

Set-up and break down all meeting rooms, ballrooms and work area including outdoor setups. Clean and maintain all corridors, vending areas, elevators, landings and service areas in the banquet facilities ensuring hotel's standards of cleanliness. At InterContinental Hotels & Resorts we want our guests to feel special, cosmopolitan and In the Know which means we need you to :

Be charming by being approachable, having confidence and showing respect.

Stay in the moment by understanding and anticipating guests' needs, being attentive and taking ownership of getting things done.

Make it memorable by being knowledgeable, sharing stories and showing your style to create moments that make people feel special.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Set-up and / or break-down tables, chairs, audio visual equipment, 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 on duty management.

Refresh room during breaks (replenish supplies, water pitchers, etc.)

Retrieve clean linen and skirting and stock in storage areas.

Pick-up and deliver all boxes and materials (flip charts, easels, blackboards, etc.) for function.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements Specific Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities :

Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.

Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process.

Basic communication skills, both verbal and written.

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. 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, pushing.

The hourly pay rate for this role is $11.00. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical / dental / vision insurance, 401k, and many other benefits to eligible employees.

As the world's first and most global luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered international travel since the 1940s, we are passionate about sharing our renowned international know-how and cultural wisdom in truly impressive surroundings. We all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental brand and to be part of the brand you will have a thirst for travel, passion for culture and appreciation for diversity. We create inspiring experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. If you'd like to embrace a world of opportunities, we'd like to welcome you to the world's most international luxury hotel brand. 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.

Important information :

The salary range listed is the lowest to highest pay scale we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until it is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or other form of compensation allocable to a particular employee remain in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

If you are a resident of or applying to a job opening in the State of Washington, please click here to read about applicable benefits. At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.