Banquet Houseman

Ashford Inc.

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Plainsboro Township, New Jersey

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Banquet Houseman is responsible for cleaning and setting up function rooms according to customer specifications and ensuring all audio/visual equipment is functioning properly. They also maintain cleanliness in banquet spaces and storage facilities.

Qualifications

This role requires someone who is customer-focused with excellent communication skills and a strong work ethic. The ability to work in high-pressure situations and a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, are also important. Being a team player who enjoys providing great experiences for guests is essential.

Job Description

What you will be doing

  • Completely and efficiently clean and set up all function rooms according to customer specifications on event order.
  • Make sure all audio/visual equipment is set up and functioning properly. Work with A/V Company to ensure.
  • Make sure all items and banquet space are clean and in working order. Vacuum and shampoo carpet, dust walls and dividers and mop service area when needed.
  • Return electrical equipment to banquet storage facility at the end of the day. Maintain a clean storage facility at all times.
  • Promptly remove bus pans from function areas when full.
Qualifications

What we are looking for

  • Customer focused, excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, likes to communicate with guests and associates
  • High work ethic and self-initiative
  • Ability to work in high pressure situations
  • Flexible to work varying schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Someone who enjoys working as and being part of a team that provides great experiences for our Guests!
  • Physical Requirements (In-Office Role)
  • Ability to work in a standard office environment.
  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. (6-8 hours a day)
  • Occasional standing and walking throughout the workday.
  • Frequent fine motor skills, use of hands and fingers for keyboarding/typing, utilizing a mouse or trackpad, writing, and operating office equipment.
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Occasionally required to stand, walk, bend, reach, or carry items.
  • Ability to lift and/or move 10–25 pounds as needed (e.g., files, office supplies).
  • Visual ability to read from a computer screen and printed materials including close visual focus for extended periods and color differentiation (for certain roles).
  • Ability to hear and participate in conversations and meetings, use phone and/or headset
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

Ashford Inc.

Ashford Inc. is an alternative asset management company with a portfolio of strategic operating businesses that provide global asset management, investment management and related services to the real estate and hospitality sectors. Ashford's principals have a long track record of success and many years of experience investing and operating in the hospitality industry. Currently, Ashford serves as the advisor to two NYSE-listed real estate investment trusts, Ashford Hospitality Trust (NYSE: AHT) and Braemar Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: BHR). Ashford also has a Hospitality Products and Services initiative, where we strategically invest in operating companies that service the industry, and we act as an accelerator to grow those companies, through both our advised platforms and other third parties. Ashford Trust is focused on investing predominantly in upper upscale, full-service hotels. Braemar's strategy is to invest in luxury hotels and resorts.
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