BANQUET HOUSEMAN

Job Description

Job Description

About Bohemia Manor Farm and Winery : Bohemia Manor Farm and Winery, is an estate turned successful vineyard, winery, and event venue in Chesapeake City, Maryland. Situated on 368 acres with over two miles of breathtaking waterfront, the estate boasts a 12,750 sq. ft. Georgian-style brick home, fully renovated guest house, and multiple other buildings, all overlooking the scenic Bohemia River. With a rich history dating back to Augustine Herman, the first Lord of the manor, Bohemia Manor Farm offers the perfect combination of history and modern-day luxury. The exquisite manor home features 11 bedrooms, 9 full and 4 half baths, 10 fireplaces, a grand ballroom, temperature-controlled storage rooms, a basement, four-car garage, and a swimming pool. The Manor home was built by Senator Thomas Bayard in 1920, and restored to its former glory in 2005.

The Winery & Vineyard, with 30,000 visitors per year and several hundred wine club members, is the crown jewel of the estate. The vineyard, established in 2014, boasts nearly 60,000 vines of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Gruner Veltliner, Pinot Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cab Franc, and Pinot Noir, all producing high-quality grapes for award-winning wines. The state-of-the-art 11,500 sq. ft. production facility, 15,000 sq. ft. tasting room with ballroom and entertainment spaces, and a 5,000 sq. ft. storage barn, make this winery a top destination for wine lovers. Today, the Bohemian has recently been acquired by VIVÂMEE Hospitality, with plans to offer a complete revitalization to this beautiful 368-acre property.

The culture at Bohemia Manor Farm and Chateau is built on our shared core VIVÂMEE Virtues of : JOY, HUMILITY, & MINISTRY. JOY means that we are a true team made up of teammates who sincerely enjoy serving others and winning together. For us HUMILITY means that we recognize the infinite dignity of each other (both team members & guests) and that we seek to be helpful to everyone no matter what is asked. Additionally, we are not afraid to ask for help or admit when we make a mistake. Our version of MINISTRY means we want our hospitality to become a true gift for our guests. We have the power to transform our duties from merely a task to be completed into a means to show love for our guests. We believe this power of intentionality has the capacity to revive the souls of our guests and our team. We hire, reward, and praise our team members based on these characteristics, so it is essential that candidates are inspired to grow in these VIVÂMEE virtues in order to be a part of this wonderful team.

Set up and breakdown of banquet rooms according to event details.

Assemble and breakdown of banquet tables and chairs as per floor plans.

Setup and breakdown of buffet tables including risers, linens, plate ware and silverware as per event requirements

Disassemble conference rooms at appropriate break down times requiring bending and lifting up to 70-pound conference and banquet tables onto 4-wheel carts, lifting banquet chairs in stacks of 10 up to 6 foot height.

Must be able to push, pull and lift a variety of conference tables and other equipment weighing up to 100 pounds; put risers into place each weighing 150 pounds; move chairs of various weights and styles.

Walking and pushing large equipment carts. Also, must be able to lift and place variety of miscellaneous conference equipment weighing up to 60 pounds such as stanchions, chairs, etc.

Move 100-pound stacks of 10 chairs to storage room 250 feet or more to and from function room. Must be able to lift tables to storage areas and placing in appropriate section.

Respond promptly and courteously to all customer requests and involve the manager when necessary.

Ability to work independently or with a team.

Maintain cleanliness of all event and storage rooms, back of house with daily cleaning.

Assist in maintenance / housekeeping of all common areas as designated by management.

Communicate with clients for special needs and requests.

Clean all meeting rooms consistently in the following areas; dust wood work, polish glass and mirrors, polish railings, vacuum and spot clean carpeting.

Keeps equipment and store room in excellent order.

Monthly Equipment Inventories

Must be able to work weekends and holidays when needed as required by business levels with all schedules / shifts subject to change.

Assist with guest facing events

Assist other departments within the resort if needed

Perform all assigned side work such as replenishing condiments and restocking side stands

Perform general cleaning tasks to adhere to health and safety standards

Keep work area and storage rooms clean and organized

Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor

Attend Mandatory meetings

Attendance : Adheres to established schedule of work hours. Follows established procedures for early notification to supervisor when unable to report to work.

Punctuality : Arrives to work at scheduled times and works until authorized to

Attends all mandatory education / in-service programs and demonstrates understanding of responsibilities through appropriate actions.

Demonstrates effective communication by utilizing positive verbal and non-verbal skills in all interactions.

Must be able to work a flexible schedule and extra hours when needed.

Requirements

Banquet Houseman experience preferred

Basic knowledge of the appropriate table settings, service ware, basic wine and menu items

Ability to read, write and speak the English language fluently in order to complete forms, inventories, read billings, invoices and communicate with co-workers and purveyors

Prior hospitality experience preferred

Motivation to work hard and remain flexible in a fast-paced environment

Demonstrates professionalism and is punctual and reliable

Demonstrates adherence to the resort’s safe practice procedures and makes recommendations to improve safety. Reports any unsafe work practice to supervisor.

Utilizes proper body mechanics in performance of responsibilities, as evidenced by supervisor’s observation and no injury to self or others due to improper work habits.

Follows proper reporting procedures when injured at work. Is aware of the location of material safety data sheets and refers to them when necessary.

Always acts in a manner that is in keeping with all local, state & governmental codes and laws and maintains the highest standards of health, sanitation, and cleanliness.

Responsible for assisting in service, set up, and clean-up of all banquet functions while following local health department standards and department standards, as well as going above and beyond to ensure that guests are 100% satisfied.

Disclaimer

“This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments).”

Bohemia Manor Farm and Chateau is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In Compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, Bohemian may provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodation with the employer.