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Banquet Porter

Banquet Porter

Easton’s Group of HotelsMarkham, ON, CA
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$15.50 hourly
Job description

Job Overview

Set-up and break down all meeting rooms, banquet space and ballroom areas. Clean and maintain all corridors, vending areas, elevators and landings and service areas in the banquet facilities ensuring hotel’s standards of cleanliness.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Set-up and / or break-down tables, chairs, audio visual equipment and 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 Supervisor.
  • May refresh room during breaks (replenish supplies, water pitchers, etc.)
  • May retrieve clean linen and skirting and stock in storage areas.
  • May pick-up and deliver all boxes and materials (flip charts, easles, blackboards, etc.) for function.
  • Perform other duties as assigned. In carrying out your duties you will follow all Company and Brand Standards

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Basic reading and writing and mathematical skills. General knowledge of banquet operations preferred.

This job requires ability to perform the following :

  • Remain stationary for extended periods of time
  • Carrying or lifting items of up to and including 100 pounds (i.e. tables, chairs, stages) occurs often.
  • Moving about the function areas.
  • Bending, stooping, kneeling

    • Other :

  • Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with guests, coworkers, and supervisors.
  • Reading and writing abilities are utilized often with banquet event orders and instructions.
  • Basic math is used frequently to ensure the proper set up of tables, settings, chairs, etc.
  • Alcohol Awareness certification as required by local or state government agency.
  • May be required to work nights, weekends, and / or holidays.

    • Work Area : Banquet Rooms / Space