Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:
This full-time position enjoys a free meal each shift, free parking on and off shift, access to the employee gym and benefits eligibility at 90 days with an on-site clinic! Coordinates and acts as working Supervisor for set-up operations of the Special Events Center space of the Hotel. Works in conjunction with Sales, Banquets, Group Services, Food, Beverage and Stewarding Departments to ensure that facilities are adequately arranged for groups and special events.
$20/hr
KEY JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Responds to the direction of the Group Services Department in the service of room set-ups and arrangements indicated by the prospectus for each event.
- Ensures prompt set-up of Special Events Center rooms as scheduled and according to prospectus.
- Coordinates with Food and Beverage departments, all needed equipment, etc. to provide maximum service.
- Oversees tasks for assigned Banquet Set-Up personnel so that all functions are set up in the proper manner.
- Maintains all Special Events Center equipment in an operable and efficient manner.
- Oversees monthly inventory counts.
- Quarterly, ensures that all Silver is polished and maintained.
- Schedules Banquet Set-up staff to ensure efficient set-up process for events.
- In coordination with the Stewarding Manager, oversees the monthly breakdown of kitchen for steam cleaning, making sure banquet supplies are removed from area to be cleaned.
- Reports any needed repairs/refurbishment to the appropriate managing staff.
- Makes recommendations to the Banquet Manager regarding hiring, promotion, demotion, termination and salary changes for Banquet Set-Up personnel.
- Assists supervisor in guiding and instructing assigned personnel in the proper performance of their duties.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- High School graduate or equivalent preferred
- Six months previous banquet or convention experience
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Literate and fluent in English
- Good computer skills
- Must be able to read and understand a Special Events prospectus
- Must know basic room layouts and capacities
- Above average communication and organizational skills
- Ability to lead
- Professional appearance and demeanor
- Ability to work a flexible schedule based on Convention Center needs
- Ability to uphold and demonstrate the highest level of integrity in all situations and recognize standards required by a regulated business
- Acts as a role model to other Team Members and always presents oneself as a credit to Caesars Entertainment and encourages others to do the same. Adheres to all regulatory, company and department policies and procedures
PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
- Ability to lift large objects weighing up to 60 lbs.
- Ability to push/pull carts weighing 200+ lbs
- Ability to grasp, hold, reach, bend, use a step stool, have hand-eye coordination
- Ability to handle multiple tasks
- Ability to stand/walk for 8 hours
- Visual range must include near and far distances
- Auditory range must include immediate environment
- Ability to climb stairs
- Mobility to move quickly and easily throughout the restaurant and kitchen areas
- Ability to frequently tolerate extreme indoor temperatures
Positions that have contact with the public require the ability to work in a noisy
environment, and may be exposed to guests who use tobacco products. Also, non-public contact positions may be required to enter public areas from time to time, in connection with their duties, and may be subject to the same environment.
Disclaimer
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the current job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change, (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments).
About Us
At Harrah’s and Harveys Lake Tahoe, we want you as a partner in a win-win relationship. We want you to maximize your skills and talents to become the best you can be in your chosen field. We are proud to be one of the leaders in the hospitality business. One of the reasons our resorts have consistently received 4-Star and 4-Diamond Awards is because of the friendly, top quality people we hire to serve our guests.
Harrah’s and Harveys Lake Tahoe are located on the south shore of magnificent Lake Tahoe, America’s largest alpine lake and number one vacation destination. Visitors are drawn to Lake Tahoe’s year round recreation, which includes skiing and snowboarding in the winter months and hiking, fishing, mountain biking, golf kayaking, sailing and a plethora of other recreation opportunities in the spring, summer and fall. Add to this, the lively, round-the-clock gaming and indoor entertainment, world-class amenities, which include two heated pools , a full-service health spa, various restaurants, including the world renowned, Hell’s Kitchen, 1,254 rooms and suites plus excellent guest service, and you can understand why Harrah’s & Harveys are popular choices for travelers and vacationers throughout the year.
Besides living in one of the Earth’s most beautiful locations you will join a company that understands how to treat employees. As an industry leader, Harrah’s believes a successful company starts with satisfied employees. Whether it’s professional advancement or personal recognition, Harrah’s provides accolades and incentives as you move along your career path.
Caesars Entertainment will engage in an interactive process and make reasonable accommodations, as required by law, for individuals with disabilities or to accommodate pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, or where a conflict exists between the position and an individuals’ religious beliefs or practices.
The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position.
The Company reserves the right to make changes to the job description whenever necessary.
As a part of the new hire process, finalist candidates will be required to complete a drug test and background check prior to an offer being extended, except where applicable law requires that such pre-employment screening occur post-offer. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants based on race, color, national origin, sex, age over 40, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.