Vail Resorts Careers

Description

Banquet Set-Up Houseperson is an important member of the Red Pine Lodge Banquet team, responsibile for helping ensure our guests get the highest quality and service for their conference and special events needs. 

Job duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Provides prompt, accurate, professional and friendly food and beverage, setup and conference services to hotel and conference guests.  Maintains strict Breckenridge Hospitality standards.
• Performs conference setups daily operations including setting conference rooms, posting signs, refreshes, teardowns, vacuuming, and assorted cleaning.  Assists coworkers internally and externally, resort-wide.
• Ensures assigned functions adhere to adhere to the 24 hour setup rule.
• Maintains linen and inventories to par levels.  Maintains equipment and keeps at par levels.
• Maintains all work areas in a neat and orderly manner at all times.  Checks banquet area before, during and after shift for proper set & cleanliness.  Follows established checklists for opening & closing duties, responsible for security of meeting rooms.
• Greets all guests in a courteous and professional manner.  Handles multiple guests efficiently.  Follows established Brand Standards for banquet setups.  Ensures all BEO's are followed and serviced in a timely manner.
• Follows all appropriate regulations for Food Service, Safety & Sanitation, MSDS, TIPS ( alcohol service ), Fire, Equipment, Chemical Management.
• Displays excellent communication/organizational skills and proven ability to work under high pressure.
• May be required to assist any other resort or F&B department, including serving and bar. 

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED - Required
• Must be able to move heavy banquet equipment and furniture for long periods of time.
• Minimum 1 year in a food and beverage service/setup position - Required
  • Conference/Banquet/High Volume experience - Preferred
• Hospitality experience - Preferred
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule including:
  • May be required to work extended hours/split shifts/back to back shifts/6-7 days per week if needed 
  • May be required to work outdoors in adverse weather
  • Must be available on call on short notice with ability to respond to last minute changes 
• In person interview with hiring manager - Strongly preferred 
• Must have clean driving record and pass motor vehicle background check - Required