Banquet Houseperson

Offering a calm haven and chic sophistication, Le Méridien Chicago - Oakbrook Center sits next to the eponymous shopping center in Oak Brook, Illinois. From our superb vantage point, guests can easily access attractions throughout Chicago, including Drury Lane Theatre, Elmhurst Art Museum and downtown. Our pet friendly hotel in Oak Brook, IL boasts spacious rooms and suites with modern artwork. At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are a team of hospitality professionals that are deeply connected to & proud of the exceptional experiences we provide for our guests. More than that, we know our Associates are the shining stars of what we do! We are looking for our great next team members to join on our Banquets team as Part-Time Banquet House Person.

Responsibilities

Manual set up, break down, and service all meeting rooms in accordance with Crescent high standards of quality; Communicate with supervisor throughout shift to be aware of the work; Set up all meeting rooms to the specifications of the guest. This includes considerable physical activity in transporting awkward and heavy materials such as staging, tables, chairs, dancefloors, etc., from storage area to meeting rooms; Supply and replenish meeting rooms with clean glasses and fresh water; Break down all meeting rooms where meetings have concluded and return to storage closet so the room will be available to be reset for the next function; Maintain established cleaning schedule of meeting rooms and ballrooms so the rooms stay presentable at all times; Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis; Perform any other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

Self-starting personality with an even disposition; Can communicate well with guests; Willing to “pitch-in” and help co-workers with their job duties and be a team player; Can withstand prolonged periods of standing and/or walking; Can lift at least 50 lbs; Looking for some flexibility in a job, so working a variety of different shifts and weekends works for your personal life

Benefits

Exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & your family members; 401K matching program for eligible associates; Discounts with our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family members; Marriott Hotels Discounts Worldwide; Free Meals; Health & wellness programs; Best in class learning and development; Travel discounts that ‘feed your inner explorer’