Houseperson Banquet at InterContinental Washington DC - Wharf

Overview

Hotel Brand: Inter Continental

Location: United States, DC, Washington

Hotel: Washington D.C.

- The Wharf (WASHC), 801 Wharf Street SW, 20024

IHG Hotels & Resorts is 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.

Having recently added a host of incredible properties to our portfolio, we now stand as one of the world’s leading luxury operators. Each of our hotels cultivates a distinctive style and ambience where we embrace every opportunity to give our guests unforgettable and unparalleled experiences.

A luxurious hotel destination at The Wharf on D.C.’s Waterfront, the Inter Continental Washington D.C. – The Wharf in the reimagined Wharf neighborhood brings sophistication to its contemporary style. Perfectly placed on the beautiful Potomac River, Inter Continental Washington D.C. – The Wharf enjoys waterfront views of D.C. The hotel offers a resort destination that pays homage to the maritime and industrial-working heritage of its setting.

First impressions count. To get our guests’ memorable experiences off to an unforgettable start, we’re looking for a Banquet Houseperson who can set up and break down banquet space, clean and maintain corridors, and anticipate every request to make our guests feel right at home.

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

• Clean, store, and secure in an organized manner all tables, chairs, and audio-visual equipment, platforms/stages and other equipment used for banquet functions.
• Maintain cleanliness of banquet rooms, banquet hallways, and storage and service areas.
• May refresh room during breaks (replenish supplies, water pitchers, etc.).
• Set-up and/or break-down tables, chairs, audio visual equipment and platforms/stages and other equipment as specified by group requirements. Set-up table linens, skirting and tabletop items (water pitchers, glasses, supplies, etc.).
• May retrieve clean linen and skirting and stock in storage areas.
• May pick-up and deliver all boxes and materials (flip charts, easels, blackboards, etc.) for function.

• Communication skills - guests will need to come to you with concerns as well as compliments, so you’ll be easy to talk to.
• Your problem-solving skills will turn issues into opportunities, so every guest leaves with great memories.
• Fluency in the local language - extra language skills would be great, but not essential.
• Literate and tech-savvy - you’ll need a good grasp of reading, writing, basic math and computer skills.

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 $26.75. This rate is applicable for jobs in Washington, DC. The starting rate presented is our good faith belief at the time of 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 not 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.

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