Banquet Porter

Looking for a career change? Join one of Canada’s most successful and multicultural Hospitality companies, that strives to take your talent to the next level. With 20 hotels owned and managed by Easton’s Group of Hotels, and more in development, your passion, collaboration, and voice will be an excellent addition to our growing Organization. As a company, we strive to provide exceptional benefits, perks, and growth opportunities to all our employees. If you have a passion for exceptional service delivery, are results driven and appreciate the recognition, Easton’s is your career partner of choice.

At Easton's, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute. We believe that inclusion strengthens our teams, drives innovation and enables us to achieve our vision while creating opportunities for everyone to thrive.

About the Hotel:

Welcome to the vibrant Holiday Inn Toronto International Airport, where excitement and comfort collide! Boasting 451 rooms and owned by Easton's Group of Hotels , we're just minutes from Pearson Airport. Indulge in our expansive restaurant and bar and explore over 20,000 square feet of versatile banquet space.

Benefits:

• Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
• Wellness Days
• Employee Social Events
• On-Site Parking
• Onsite Gym/Pool
• Retirement Saving Plan / Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan
• Career Development
• Hotel Discounts at IHG

Job Overview

Set-up and break down all meeting rooms, banquet space and ballroom areas. Clean and maintain all corridors, vending areas, elevators and landings and service areas in the banquet facilities ensuring hotel’s standards of cleanliness.

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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 table top items (water pitchers, glasses, supplies, etc.)
• 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.
• Inspect cleanliness and working condition of all equipment to be set up in function area. Report all damages or issues to Supervisor.
• May refresh room during breaks (replenish supplies, water pitchers, etc.)
• May retrieve clean linen and skirting and stock in storage areas.
• May pick-up and deliver all boxes and materials (flip charts, easles, blackboards, etc.) for function.
• Perform other duties as assigned. In carrying out your duties you will follow all Company and Brand Standards

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Basic reading and writing and mathematical skills. General knowledge of banquet operations preferred.

This job requires ability to perform the following:

• Remain stationary for extended periods of time
• Carrying or lifting items of up to and including 100 pounds (i.e. tables, chairs, stages) occurs often.
• Moving about the function areas.
• Bending, stooping, kneeling

Other:

• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with guests, coworkers, and supervisors.
• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often with banquet event orders and instructions.
• Basic math is used frequently to ensure the proper set up of tables, settings, chairs, etc.
• Alcohol Awareness certification as required by local or state government agency.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

Work Area: Banquet Rooms/Space

Accessibility & Accommodation:

• Holiday Inn Toronto International Airport is committed to an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request for all stages of the selection process.
• Should you require any accommodations during an interview process, kindly let us know in advance, as we are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.