Banquet Houseperson PM (On-Call)

Omni Hotels • Eagan, MN • 17h ago

Location

A substantial part of the 200-acre Viking Lakes mixed-use development, this destination is home to the Minnesota Vikings headquarters, Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center and TCO Stadium. The location is easily accessible from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul, the Mall of America and airport, with additional uses for the planned development to include corporate offices, retail, restaurants and entertainment.

The 320-room luxury hotel features more than 35,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and pre-function space, including a 7,500-square-foot ballroom, a 4,410-square-foot event center and six two-story hospitality lounges for groups and meeting planners to utilize. From small board meetings, conferences and large galas or special events to Sunday football tailgates and more, the Omni Viking Lakes Hotel accommodates groups of all sizes with its robust meetings offerings, multiple food and beverage venues, a signature spa and state-of-the-art fitness facilities.

Job Description

Omni Viking Lakes Hotelis seeking aBanquet Houseperson. The Banquet Houseperson ensures the function room is set according to guest expectations and Omni Standards. To set up, tear down, and clean all space associated with banquets and conventions.

Omni Hotels has been named one of the "Best-Led Companies of 2024" by Glassdoor

If you love hospitality, creating amazing customer experiences, and the structure and benefits that come from working with a hotel company then you will love working with Omni!

Salary for this position starts at: $16.50/hour. Omni Viking Lakes Hotel reserves the right to pay more or less than listed compensation scale based on factors not related to sex or race. Part Time Associates at Omni Viking Lakes are entitled to elect the following benefits: Dental, Vision and other healthcare benefits.

Additional associate benefits offered include discounts at the spa and restaurants, discounted rates at other Omni properties, corporate discounts, continued education opportunities and more.

Responsibilities

Cleans Function Rooms Prior to Set-up.

Set up, stock, and maintain meeting rooms.

Provides required amenities, as dictated by Banquet Department Standards.

Refreshes meeting rooms during and in-between meal and coffee breaks.

Break down meeting rooms as soon as possible after the end of function.

Completes Special Projects as directed by department management.

Moves convention material boxes, programs, etc. from hotel receiving docks, registration areas, sleeping rooms, or suites.

Cares for banquet equipment.

Accommodates special customer needs, hanging banners for meetings and food/beverage functions.

Respond to last-minute requests and communicate changes to appropriate departments.

Must follow all details as described on Banquet Event Orders (BEO's).

Fulfills assigned tasks to ensure that function rooms meet all requirements reflected on the daily worksheets are met.

Walls, baseboards, and light fixtures cleaned.

Room to be vacuumed thoroughly.

Drapes to be hung properly.

Lighting and temperature control to client's request.

Banquet equipment.

Tablecloths and skirting to be cleaned and pressed.

Uniformity among all set-ups in accordance.

Ensures that cleanliness and order of all storage and back of house areas is to ensure a productive, safe and energy-conserving work environment.

Responsible for adhering to hotel policies and procedures, as well as all associate safety trainings.

Attend department meetings and other company required trainings.

Complete other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years previous banquet experience in a high volume, upscale hotel required.

Must have exceptional guest service skills.

High School Diploma required.

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and evenings.

Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Must have a strong attention to detail, be able to make quick decisions and possess good judgment.

Ability to multitask and portray a friendly demeanor in a fast-paced environment.

Must consistently demonstrate a teamwork-oriented and positive attitude.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and use hands and arms.

Must be able to push, pull, stoop, bend and lift items of significant weight, up to 50lbs minimum.

Working Environment:

Interior and exterior or resort property depending on location of events, bar areas, storeroom.

Exposure to various hazardous chemicals.

Exposure to food items and beverages.

Tools & Equipment:

Risers' set-up, service carts, dance floor, stages, air walls, chair dollies.

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity employer - vets/disability. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster (https://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm) and the following link is the OFCCP's Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination policy statement (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_formattedESQA508c.pdf) If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to applicationassistance@omnihotels.com. Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category with respect to the payment of wages.

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