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Job #118115
Banquet Houseperson
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Highly Competitive Wage
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Hilton Long Beach & Executive Meeting Center
Long Beach, CA
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Rooms393  
Year Built1992  
Employees285  
Job Openings4  
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Job #118115 - Banquet Houseperson

Banquet Houseperson

Property:
Hilton Long Beach & Executive Meeting Center
Long Beach, CA
Managed by:
HEI Hotels & Resorts
Norwalk, CT

 Responsibilities for this Position

  • The Hilton Long Beach & Executive Meeting Center is located in downtown Long Beach, adjacent to the World Trade Center and only four blocks from the Long Beach Convention Center. Long Beach has over 4 major bus lines and the hotel is within walking distance to the main bus station and The Passport, Long Beach's own free bus transportation passes and stops directly in front of the hotel.
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  • Associates enjoy working at our hotel because of its monthly all-associate functions where associates participate in raffles and games.
  • Associates at our hotel also enjoy full benefits: medical, vision, dental, 401K and company-paid Life insurance.
  • We have associates that have been here since the hotel was built in 1993 and they happily call it "The best hotel in the city of Long Beach!"
  • Joining the team means joining a group of energetic people who love the community of Long Beach and are excited to meet the needs of guests.
  • We are known in the community for our contributions to local churches and homeless shelters as well as the local Red Cross.
  • The Hilton Long Beach is an exciting and fun place to work!
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  • International flair and ambiance, as well as exceptional service and attention to detail, are evident throughout the hotel.
  • The Hilton Long Beach has twice earned Hilton Hotels' Top Guest Service Award.
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  • HEI VIEWS OUR ASSOCIATES AS OUR GREATEST RESOURCE, AND WE HIRE AND DEVELOP THE BEST.
  • We have a culture of winning, we embrace change, thrive on challenge and always seek to surpass our personal bests. Defined by our unique business platform, our environment is fast-paced, expansive and ever-evolving…yet stable, consistent, enduring. It is a high-performance culture where innovation and entrepreneurial-spirit are evident; initiative and results are rewarded.
  • Our people know they're "in on the ground floor" of a company with all the cornerstones of success in place: experienced leaders, steady investors, a strong track record and long-term career potential. And in turn, each of our associates thrive because HEI's distinctly advantaged infrastructure creates a supportive, educational culture as well as unlimited opportunities for personal and professional success on every level.
  • An engaging, high-energy environment, HEI presents a rare career opportunity: the chance to shape a powerful leader in the hospitality industry.
  • HEI Hotels & Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefits plan that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you!
  • >> FOR YOUR PHYSICAL & MENTAL WELLNESS:
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • >> FOR YOUR FINANCIAL WELLNESS:
  • Supplemental Life Insurance Coverage
  • Spouse Life Insurance Coverage
  • Child Life Insurance Coverage
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Matching 401(k) Savings & Retirement Plan
  • Employee Discount Program by ‘YouDecide’
  • Hotel Room Discount
  • Vacation/Sick/Holiday Benefit
  • JOB DESCRIPTION
  • Communicate with supervisor throughout shift to be aware of the work.
  • Set up all meeting rooms to the specifications of the guest. This includes considerable physical activity in transporting awkward and heavy materials such as staging, tables, chairs, dancefloors, etc., from storage area to meeting rooms
  • Supply and replenish meeting rooms with clean glasses and fresh water.
  • Break down all meeting rooms where meetings have concluded and return to storage closet so the room will be available to be reset for the next function.
  • Maintain established cleaning schedule of meeting rooms and ballrooms so the rooms stay presentable at all times.
  • Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
  • Perform any other job related duties as assigned.

 Job Requirements

  • Must be a citizen of this country or possess a valid work permit.
  • REQUIRED SKILLS
  • Must have the ability to communicate in English.
  • Self-starting personality with an even disposition.
  • Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times.
  • Can communicate well with guests.
  • Must be willing to “pitch-in” and help co- workers with their job duties and be a team player.
  • Knowledge of various types of equipment and set up styles used in the meeting rooms. For example: different table types (round, schoolroom, etc.).
  • Ability to lift and move multiple tables and chairs and podiums weighing up to 100 lbs. through a crowded room.
  • This position requires considerable physical activity on a continuous basis throughout the shift for room set up and break down.
  • Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise move or push goods on a hand cart/truck weighing a maximum of 500 lbs.
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  • HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer M/F/V/D
Technical Requirements:
  • Must live in the local area or within commuting distance.

 Compensation

WageHighly Competitive Wage
HoursFull Time, Permanent

 Benefits

Paid VacationYes
Personal LeaveYes
  • Dental Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Matching 401k Plan
  • Company Travel Benefits
  • An Equal Opportunity Employer
  • We provide equal opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, or disability.

 How to Apply

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Hilton Long Beach & Executive Meeting Center
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Hilton Long Beach & Executive Meeting Center

701 West Ocean Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90831-3102

Phone (562) 983-3400

Hilton Long Beach & Executive Meeting Center photo

 Management

Managed by 

HEI Hotels & Resorts - Norwalk, CT

 Property Description

The Hilton Long Beach & Executive Meeting Center is located in downtown Long Beach, adjacent to the World Trade Center and only four blocks from the Long Beach Convention Center.

Long Beach is a diverse and growing city, who rivals Los Angeles for its culture, entertainment, and oppurtunity. Within Long Beach is the trendy East Village Arts District, the quaint beach side town of Belmont Shores, and the boat-lined shore of Naples. Gorgeous beaches, excellant shopping, and an energetic nightlife, Long Beach brings the best of California to your fingertips.

The hotel has convenient access to the Aquarium of the Pacific, Port of Long Beach, The Queen Mary, Long Beach Convention Center, Pacific Coast beaches, Long Beach Performing Arts Center, Long Beach Airport and Los Angeles International Airport. Just miles away is the California State University Long Beach.

International flair and ambiance, as well as exceptional service and attention to detail, are evident throughout the hotel.

The Hilton Long Beach has twice earned Hilton Hotels' Top Guest Service Award.

Ameneties and services include Ascari Restaurant, a beautifully appointed lobby bar, fitness center and health club, outdoor heated pool and whirlpool, business center, and 40,000 square feet of meeting and banquet space.

Guest rooms offer all the comfort and conveniences expected from a luxury class hotel, including two-line phones and dataports and in-room refreshment center. For those seeking an even higher level of service, we offer executive level rooms with cordless telephones and CAIS high-speed internet.

For leisure guests, there is a complimentary passport shuttle bus from the Hilton to all the sights and attractions of Long Beach. Pine Avenue's wide array of restaurant choices is nearby.

For the perfect location, comfortable rooms, and top quality service - It Happens at the Hilton!

 Why People Like to Work for Us

HEI Hotels & Resorts is a cohesive team creating a legacy as the leading private hospitality owner/operator driven to be recognized by our associates, guests and investors as continually setting a higher standard of excellence. With 28 hotels nationwide under well-known brand names such as Westin, Marriott, Sheraton and Hilton, we are lead by some of the most respected minds in the industry.

At HEI, we are committed to associate development. In order for us to be successful, we need to attract, train and retain the best associates in every market in which we operate hotels. We are dedicated to creating a culture of high energy, high performance, and high integrity with a real commitment to the people who embrace our vision and values.

Join HEI and grow your career with the fastest growing hotel owner/operator in the world.

 Awards

  • The Hilton Long Beach has twice earned Hilton Hotels' Top Guest Service Award.

 Property Statistics

Year built1992
Number of rooms393
Meeting rooms27
Sq. ft. of meeting space40,000
Banquet capacity800
Number of employees285
 
Our top markets  Corporate
 Transient
 Association
 
 

 Food & Beverage Outlets

Restaurants
 Cafeteria/Buffet
 Casual/3 meal
 Continental
Lounges
 Lobby

 Amenities

Hotel Amenities
  • 1 Outdoor Pool
  • 1 Fitness Facility
  • 1 Health Club
  • 1 Gift Shop
  • 1 Retail Outlet
  • Business Center
  • Dual Line Telephones
  • Data ports
  • High Speed Internet-All Rooms
  • In-room coffee/tea
  • Minibar
  • Newspaper (Mon-Fri)

 Internet Links

Hilton Long Beach & Executive Meeting Center
http://www.longbeach.hilton.com
HEI Hotels & Resorts
http://www.heihospitality.com

 How to Apply

Job #118115 — Banquet Houseperson

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