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.
Responsibilities for this Position
PROPERTY OVERVIEW
Beautifully situated in the Whippany/Parsippany Area, the Marriott Hanover is located just miles outside New York City and Newark Liberty International Airport.
Renovated in 2007 the hotel has an elegant comfortable lobby, indoor and outdoor pool and state of the art fitness center.
Surrounded by over 50 Fortune 500 companies, the 353-room Marriott Hanover is ideal for business meetings with over 18,000 square feet of flexible meeting space.
Additionally, the hotel is home to the Auld Shebeen, an authentic Irish Pub fashioned in Ireland from reclaimed materials and reassembled at the Marriott Hanover.
Recently purchased by HEI Hotels & Resorts, the hotel is part of the fastest growing owner/operator in hospitality, featuring strong leadership, excellent benefits, and growth opportunities across the US.
JOB DESCRIPTION
ON CALL POSITION... weekends and evenings are common. Previous Banquet Server experience PREFERRED.
Assist Banquet Manager in the serving of guests during banquet functions to ensure positive guest experience.
Set up banquet room as instructed by Supervisor to include linen, serviceware and glassware.
Attend roll call meetings before events to learn function particulars, including guest and hotel expectations.
Greet guests and respond to requests in a friendly and courteous manner.
Serve the food and/or beverage in the order and to the expectation of the Supervisor to ensure consistency throughout the banquet.
Promptly remove dishes as guests complete each course and/or meal at the end of the meal or function.
Abide by all State, Federal and Corporate requirements pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages.
Replenish beverages as necessary, and check with guests for overall satisfaction.
Once banquet is complete, reset banquet room according to Supervisors specifications to ensure the readiness of the room for the following function.
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.
Hotel experience preferred.
Can communicate well with guests.
Must be willing to pitch-in and help co- workers with their job duties and be a team player.
Must have basic knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette. Knowledge of the appropriate table settings and serviceware.
Ability to comprehend and apply written product labeling instructions to enable the safe application of products and processes within the hotel.
Ability to remember, recite and promote the variety of menu items.
Ability to transport up to 30 lbs. through a crowded room on a continuous basis throughout the shift. Ability to operate beverage equipment, e.g., coffee maker.
Ability to stand for long periods of time.
Must have the ability to communicate in English.
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.
Located just 24 miles from Newark Liberty International Airport, the Marriott Hanover hotel in Whippany is beautifully situated just 40 miles from New York City and surrounded by over 30 Fortune 500 companies in the Parsippany, Hanover and Whippany areas of NJ.
This Hanover hotel is ideal for business meetings or weekend getaways in New Jersey, featuring 353 guest rooms and suites, an elegant comfortable lobby, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, state of the art fitness center and expertly designed meeting rooms.
With an abundance of amenities, the Marriott Revive bed, and a collection of vacation deals, the Marriott Hanover is your ideal choice for a romantic getaway in New Jersey.
Additionally, this Morris County hotel is home to the Auld Shebeen, an authentic Irish Pub fashioned in Ireland from reclaimed materials and reassembled inside the Marriott Hanover hotel.
With certified wedding planners and culinary expertise, the Marriott Hanover is also an ideal wedding reception site in Northern NJ.
Dining
======= Allie's American Grille American Cuisine Open for breakfast and lunch Located on the Lobby Level of the Marriott Hanover.
Auld Shebeen Pub - The Real McCoy For a trip to Ireland without crossing the Atlantic, stop by the Hanover Marriott and visit The Auld Shebeen, New Jerseys most authentic Irish pub. Walk through our doors and youll immediately be welcomed in a warm, friendly environment that exudes the old-world charm Irish pubs have made famous the world over. What makes us so unique? Weve done the traveling for you The Auld Shebeen is actually a genuine Irish pub built in Ireland and reassembled at the hotel right down to the oak flooring.
Welcome, or fαilte as the Irish would say. Inspired by the old Irish speakeasies of times past, The Auld Shebeen takes authenticity to the next level. Constructed in Belfast, Ireland and reassembled right here, our charming pub features details like wood paneling and a fireplace from the library of an old mansion in Belfast, a whisky still from an 18th century shebeen outside Dublin, church kneelers from a seminary college in Dublin, and 200 year-old pine flooring in the raised bar area from Stormont Castle. Its these detailsas well as the traditional, hearty Irish pub fare and famed whiskies, ales, and beersthat make The Auld Shebeen much more than your average neighborhood pub. Its where you get a free side of history with the good food and company you enjoy.
Meeting Space Highlights
22 meeting rooms 18,850 sq ft of total meeting space Largest meeting room is Grand Ballroom with maximum meeting space of 10,750 sq ft and maximum seating capacity of 1,720 Maximum of 15 breakout meeting room(s) Exhibition space on-site
High-speed Internet access
Meeting Rooms: Wireless Public Areas: Wireless Guest Rooms: Wired-for-Business
Property Statistics
Number of rooms
353
Food & Beverage Outlets
Restaurants
Grill Irish
Lounges
Lounge
Amenities
Hotel Amenities
GENERAL ROOM AMENITIES
Air conditioning
Alarm clock
Bottled water
Coffee maker/tea service
Crib
Electrical adapters
Individual climate control
Iron and ironing board
Luxurious bedding - down comforters, custom duvets, cotton-rich linens