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Banquet Bar Back - On Call

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $22.00 - $24.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health savings account
401(k) retirement plan
Paid vacation
paid sick days
hotel discounts
educational assistance
Paid parental leave
Life insurance
Short term disability insurance
long term disability insurance
employee perks
Hospital Indemnity insurance
critical illness insurance
accident insurance

Job Description

Sonesta International Hotels stands as the 8th largest hotel company in the United States, with a rapidly growing global presence. Established with a commitment to delivering exceptional hospitality, Sonesta combines an epic blend of full-service and focused hotels situated in major cities across America and around the world. The company boasts a uniquely diverse portfolio that encompasses owned, managed, and franchised properties, making Sonesta an omnipresent name in the hospitality industry. With over 1000 properties spanning eight countries, Sonesta is truly everywhere guests want to be. The company’s approach is deeply rooted in the human aspect of hospitality, which means they prioritize service delivered with passion, loyalty driven by purpose, and experiences that create genuine connections with every guest, in every stay. This philosophy is encapsulated in their rallying cry: Together We Thrive, symbolizing their dedication to quality, value, and outstanding hospitality.

The role offered by Sonesta International Hotels focuses on ensuring the impeccable setup and cleanliness of hotel function rooms in accordance with specific hotel standards and specifications. This position plays a crucial role in guest satisfaction by preparing function rooms for group events and meetings, adhering strictly to the expected timeline and standards of cleanliness. Additionally, the role supports bartending staff by assisting with restocking supplies and cleaning up, which helps maintain smooth operations during events. The candidate will be expected to understand guests’ needs and set up requirements, prioritize and organize work effectively, follow directions meticulously, and maintain attention to detail with a strong focus on time management. This job demands adaptability to shifting priorities and workflows while working with minimal supervision. Furthermore, the role requires collaborative teamwork across departments to ensure all hotel function spaces meet the highest standards. A thorough knowledge base is essential, including the daily schedule of group functions, function room locations and names, banquet room setup styles, equipment maintenance, departmental policies, and safety regulations. Proper use of cleaning chemicals in line with OSHA regulations and hotel requirements is mandatory. The position also includes duties such as reviewing assignations with supervisors, maintaining organized supplies and equipment, inspecting room setups and equipment, and rectifying any deficiencies encountered. The compensation for this position ranges from $22 to $24 per hour, with the exact base pay depending on factors such as job knowledge, skills, and experience. Beyond the wage, Sonesta International Hotels offers a comprehensive benefits package aimed at supporting the health, financial security, and well-being of its employees and their families.

Job Requirements

  • high school diploma or equivalent
  • previous experience in hotel housekeeping or function room setup preferred
  • ability to prioritize and organize tasks
  • capability to work independently and with a team
  • knowledge of OSHA safety regulations
  • attention to detail
  • strong communication skills
  • physical stamina for cleaning and lifting tasks
  • flexible schedule to adhere to event timings
  • ability to follow directions
  • willingness to adapt to changing priorities

Job Qualifications

  • high school diploma or equivalent
  • previous experience in hotel housekeeping or function room setup preferred
  • ability to prioritize and organize tasks
  • capability to work independently and with a team
  • knowledge of OSHA safety regulations
  • attention to detail
  • strong communication skills
  • physical stamina to perform cleaning and lifting tasks
  • familiarity with banquet and meeting room setups

Job Duties

  • adhere to hotel specifications and standards in function room set-up and cleanliness
  • assist bartender with restock and clean up
  • understand guest needs and set up requirements
  • prioritize organize and follow through
  • follow directions
  • focus attention to detail
  • adhere to timeliness in completion of set-ups
  • adapt to priority changes of work flow or requirements
  • perform job functions with minimal supervision
  • work cohesively with other departments and coworkers as a part of a team
  • complete knowledge of daily scheduled group functions times locations amount of people
  • location of all hotel function space and room names
  • all styles of meeting and banquet room settings
  • correct maintenance and use of equipment
  • all departmental hotel policies and procedures
  • all safety guidelines
  • use correct cleaning chemicals for designated items according to OSHA regulations and hotel requirements
  • review assignment sheets with supervisor
  • update completed assignments
  • check with supervisor throughout shift for additional assignments
  • organize work duties priorities
  • retrieve clean linen and skirting from laundry and stock in storage areas
  • stock and organize supply carts with designated materials and equipment
  • transport to assigned function area
  • inspect set rooms for cleanliness and agreement to group requirements rectify any deficiencies
  • inspect cleanliness and working conditions of all equipment and supplies to be set up in the function area rectify any deficiencies

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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