Residence Inn Chattanooga - Banquets Attendant

The Banquet Attendant is responsible for set-up and clean-up of banquet functions as well as monitoring assigned sections during the events to ensure all patrons are served. This position has varying shifts including nights and weekends.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three to six months related experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience
• Requires the ability to read, write, and speak the English language
• Ability to manage difficult or emotional customer situations; includes the ability to respond promptly to customer needs and requests for service and assistance
• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position
• Knowledge of, and ability to, appropriately interpret and follow policies and procedures
• Knowledge of and ability to adhere to safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly
• Ability to present and express ideas and information clearly and concisely in a manner appropriate to audience, whether verbal or written
• Ability to meet the demands of the work schedule, to be at work and on time. May occasionally require the ability to work outside of regularly scheduled hours. Schedules may vary based on business need

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides guests with the finest quality of service at all times and in a warm and enthusiastic manner
• Vacuums, sweeps, mops, polishes, wipes areas clean before, during and after events
• Ensures that the banquet area is maintained in a clean, organized, and safe condition
• Ensures that at the close of a function and at the end of the workday, all banquet rooms are cleared and securely locked
• Ensures all equipment is stored in the designated area
• Is always present in room and greets guests upon arrival
• Maintains banquet and hotel standards of food, beverage, and quality guest service
• Is available to present menus, answer questions and take food and beverage orders
• Cooks or otherwise prepares food according to recipe
• Assists in food production according to menu and number of persons to be served
• Monitors tables in assigned section ensuring all patrons are served
• Clears and cleans tables; resets counters and tables
• Maintains kitchen and wait station by keeping area tidy and clean and stocks assigned areas at the end of each shift
• Ensures tips are reported properly for tax processing
• Other duties as assigned
• Access to back of house areas of the hotel and sensitive information
• Interact and occasionally have unsupervised contact with guests and/or colleagues
• Access and control to sensitive areas in the hotel premises, including Master Keys and/or guestrooms, and Storage/Liquor Room
• Maintain a high level of trust and responsibility
• Represent the company with certain level of reputation and good character as well as exercise sound judgement

After an initial waiting period, those hired into full time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following:

• Now offering Daily Pay! Ask your Recruiter for more details
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income
• Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k Retirement Plan

PROPERTY INFORMATION:
As a business travel hotel, our Chattanooga extended-stay hotel offers everything that busy travelers need for a productive stay. Our two-bedroom suites feature fully-equipped kitchens; guests can keep their refrigerator stocked during their stay, courtesy of our time-saving grocery shopping service. Complimentary Internet access throughout the hotel allows you to stay connected at all times, and a flat-screen TV and comfortable bedding in your suite will help guests relax after a busy day. Each morning we offer our delicious free breakfast. Our Chattanooga hotel with an indoor pool is perfect for guests traveling with their families. Our conference hotel offers business services including an on-site business center with printing and faxing capabilities, as well as 4,600 sq. ft. of meeting space. Located off I-75 and just minutes from shopping, guests will enjoy Hamilton Place Mall featuring 200 stores.