Banquet Houseperson, Event Operations

Fairmont ,
London, Greater London

Overview

Job Description

## Primary Location ** Event Operations, Banquet Houseperson Engaging service, delicious cuisine and distinctive surroundings make every special event at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts a truly memorable affair. Showcase your service and organization strengths as Banquet Houseperson, where your attention to detail, safety and quality will help "set the stage" for a successful group function. Your day-to-day duties may involve: * Maintain the cleanliness of banquet rooms, hallways, storage and service areas * Lift and store tables, chairs and staging efficiently and safely * Set-up, maintain and break down banquet meeting rooms You will also follow directions from banquet event orders for assigned banquet meetings, Report needed repairs of unsafe equipment and/or conditions and commit to offer consistent, professional, friendly and engaging service. ## Employee Status Qualifications: * Excellent communication and organizational skills Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities Highly responsible & reliable Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment Ability to work cohesively with fellow colleagues as part of a team Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to): * Constant standing and walking throughout shift * Frequent lifting and carrying up to 20 lbs * Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting * Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in the UK. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining UK work authorization. APPLY TODAY: Whether you're launching your career or seeking meaningful employment, we invite you to visit to learn more about Fairmont Hotels & Resorts-and the extraordinary opportunities that exist! ABOUT FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS At Fairmont Hotels & Resorts we offer our guests the finest hospitality experience in each of our destinations. And we know that, to offer our guests the best, we first need to offer our employees the best. That's why you'll find exceptional work opportunities-throughout North America and the Caribbean, Europe and Africa, the Middle East and Asia Pacific-as well as industry-leading training, career development, recognition and rewards. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is a celebrated collection of hotels that includes landmark locations like London's The Savoy, New York's The Plaza, and Shanghai's Fairmont Peace Hotel. Our teams are guided by values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Empowerment; we employ the highest ethical and quality standards, treating all colleagues with fairness and dignity. Our Sustainability Partnership program represents our ever-expanding commitment to being a responsible business and to following the principles of sustainability across our operations, the world over. An exciting future awaits! Primary Location: United Kingdom-London-The Savoy, A Fairmont Managed Hotel Employee Status: Regular Job Level: Colleague Schedule: Full-time Shift: Rotating / Shift Work Travel: No Closing Date: Ongoing Req ID: SVY02789