About this opportunity
Hotel Monteleone lists this Banquet Houseman Flexible Schedule (AM & PM) opportunity in new orleans, Louisiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Banquet Houseman Flexible Schedule (AM & PM)
The Banquet Houseman sets up tables, chairs, and any other necessary equipment in hotel meeting rooms for scheduled banquet events.
Essential duties and responsibilities of the Banquet Houseman position are as follows:
Sort, count, fold, marks or carry linen
Replenish supplies such as drinking glasses and writing supplies
Transport and arrange tables and chairs as specified in BEOs
Empty wastebaskets and empty and cleans ashtrays
Transport trash and waste to disposal area
Other duties as assigned
Competencies to perform the Banquet Houseman position successfully include:
Customer Service - Respond promptly to customer needs; respond to requests for service and assistance; meet commitments
Interpersonal - Focus on solving conflict, not blaming; maintain confidentiality; listen to others without interrupting; keep emotions under control; remain open to others' ideas and try new things
Oral Communication - Speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listen and get clarification; respond well to questions; participate in meetings
Team Work - Balance team and individual responsibilities; exhibit objectivity and openness to others' views; give and welcome feedback; contribute to building a positive team spirit; put success of team above own interests; ability to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; support everyone's efforts to succeed
Written Communication - Ability to read and interpret written information
Quality Management - Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness
Diversity - Show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promote a harassment-free environment
Ethics - Treat people with respect; keeps commitments; inspire the trust of others; work with integrity and ethically; uphold hotel's values
Organizational Support - Follow policies and procedures; complete administrative tasks correctly and on time; support hotel's goals and values; benefit hotel through outside activities; respect diversity
Adaptability - Adapt to changes in the work environment; manage competing demands; Ability to deal with frequent changes, delays or unexpected events
Attendance and Punctuality - Consistently arrive to work and on time; ensure work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrive at meetings and appointments on time
Dependability - Follow instructions, respond to management direction; take responsibility for own actions; keep commitments; commit to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; complete tasks on time or notify appropriate person with an alternate plan
Initiative - Ask for and offer help when needed
Planning and Organizing - Prioritize and plan work activities; use time efficiently
Professionalism - Approach others in a tactful manner; react well under pressure; treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accept responsibility for own actions; follow through on commitments
Quality - Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; look for ways to improve and promote quality; apply feedback to improve performance; monitor own work to ensure quality
Quantity - Meet productivity standards; complete work in timely manner; strive to increase productivity; work quickly
Safety and Security - Observe safety and security procedures; determine appropriate action beyond guidelines; report potentially unsafe conditions; use equipment and materials properly
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for an individual to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the Banquet Houseman position:
Language Ability
Interact and effectively communicate with people from diverse backgrounds
Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos
Write simple correspondence
Communicate verbally and in writing in the English language
Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other associates of the hotel
Multi-task
Math Ability
Add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's
Perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance
Reasoning Ability
Apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
Deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
Work Environment
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
Physical Demands
Frequently lift and/or move 50 100 pounds
Regularly stand and talk or hear
Frequently walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms
Occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
Position Status and Availability
A full-time, flexible (AM or PM) shift, Monday - Sunday including holidays
Experience and Education
A high school diploma or general education degree (GED)
At least one (1) year of customer service experience
At least 1 year previous experience as a Banquet Houseman in a luxury hotel
Worksite address
new orleans, LA, 70123, US
Who can apply
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