Steward Banquet - Willard InterContinental Washington

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Hotel: The Willard Washington D.C. (WASHA), 1401 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, 20004

IHG Hotels & Resortsis one of the largest hotel companies in the world and one of the world’s leading hotel and resort companies with a family of 19 brands. Our purpose – True Hospitality for Good – comes to life in every one of our collections. With luxury and lifestyle, we are taking it to new heights.

Five visionary brands - Inter Continental, Regent Hotels, Six Senses, Vignette Collection and Kimpton Hotels - make up our luxury collection. Individually, they are icons. Together, they bring unforgettable and unparalleled experiences to travelers in over 430 hotels and resorts in 100 countries around the world.

Each of our hotels cultivates a distinctive style and ambience where we embrace every opportunity to give our guests unforgettable and unparalleled experiences.

About the hotel

The Willard Inter Continental Washington, DC is one of the most iconic hotels in the Nation’s Capital. Since 1818, the Willard Inter Continental Hotel has played host to the world’s social and political elite. Often referred to as the ‘Residence of Presidents’, The Willard has welcomed U.S. presidents, foreign dignitaries and celebrities, as well as has been the site of many historic moments in U.S. history.

Located in the heart of the nation's capital on Pennsylvania Avenue, the Willard continues to be the hotel of choice for heads of state and leaders of the world's business, cultural, social and political sectors.

About the Steward Banquet position

Truly memorable banquet experiences don’t just come from delicious dishes, fine dining and exquisite ambiance. Which is why we’re searching for a new Steward Banquet confident in making the hotel shine. This is a crucial role in which you directly impact the guests’ experience and have the ability to create memories that will last a lifetime.

A little taste of your day-to-day

Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be:

• Providing Heart of House support to the Banquet department areas including maintenance of equipment and utensils to ensure clean and orderly condition.
• Cleaning and maintaining banquet supplies to include chafers, china, silverware, glassware, and utensils.
• Organizing and cleaning back of the house storage rooms.
• Transporting dirty china and silverware to dishwasher during banquet events, including between floors
• Assisting Banquet Captains during events with transporting food from kitchen to banquet rooms.

What we need from you

• The strength to lift, push and pull big objects up to 50lbs (23 kg) which can also involve bending and kneeling
• A good grasp of reading, writing and basic maths
• The flexibility to work night, weekend, and holiday shifts
• Great communication – you’ll be warm, welcoming, and easy to talk to

What you can expect from us

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

The hourly pay rate for this role is $26.27. This rate is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Washington, DC. This is the starting rate we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may pay more or less than the posted rate, and the rate may be modified in the future.

An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k, and many other benefits to eligible employees.

You can apply for this role through the link below (or through the internal career site if you are a current…