Banquet Set-Up
Crowne Plaza Springfield - Convention CTR

3000 South Dirksen Parkway

Springfield, IL 62703

288 Room Hotel
Managed By Driftwood Hospitality Management
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Crowne Plaza Springfield - Convention CTR
Springfield, IL

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Compensation: $15.50 per hour

Great Opportunity to Work at the Crowne Plaza

*$500 Sign On Bonus!!!

*Free Meal

*Health Insurance

*410 K

*Vision Insurance

*Dental Insurance

*Hotel Discounts

*Life Insurance

Job Summary

To manually set up, break down, and service all meeting rooms in accordance with hotels high standards of quality.

Essential Job Functions

This description is a summary of primary responsibilities and qualifications. The job description is not intended to include all duties or qualifications that may be required now or in the future. The Hotel operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, so operational demands require variations in shift days, starting times, and hours worked in a week.

  • Keeping storage rooms maintained and organized.
  • Maintaining back hall: breakdown dirty dishes and bring to dish room.
  • Pickup linen and put away.
  • 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, dance floors, etc., from storage area to meeting rooms.
  • 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 always stay presentable.
  • Supply and replenish meeting rooms with clean glasses and fresh water.
  • Communicate with supervisor throughout shift to be aware of the work.
  • Perform any general cleaning tasks using standard hotel cleaning products as assigned by the supervisor to adhere to health standards.
  • Perform other duties as requested, such as cleaning up unexpected spills, or special guest requests.
  • Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
  • Follows safety and security procedures and rules.
  • Knows department fire prevention and emergency procedures.
  • Utilizes protective equipment.
  • Reports unsafe conditions to supervisor.
  • Reports accidents, injuries, near-misses, property damage or loss to supervisor/manager.
  • Provides for a safe work environment by following all safety and security procedures and rules.
  • All team members must maintain a neat, clean and well groomed appearance. (Specific standards outlined in team member handbook).
  • Perform any related duties as requested by supervisor/manager.
  • Assists other Banquet Personnel when need.

    Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Hold a current Food Handler Card.
  • Must have basic knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette.
  • Knowledge of the appropriate table settings and service ware. Knowledge of various types of equipment and set up styles used in the meeting rooms. For example: different table types (round, schoolroom, etc.).
  • Basic knowledge of the English language sufficient to understand inquiries from customers and communicate simple instructions.
  • 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 operate beverage equipment, e.g., coffee maker.

    Physical Demands

  • Ability to lift and move multiple tables and chairs and podiums weighing up to 80 lbs. through a crowded room. This position requires considerable physical activity on a continuous basis throughout the shift for room set up and breaks down.
  • Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise move or push goods on a hand cart/truck weighing a maximum of 100 lbs.

    Frequent twisting, bending, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing and smiling.

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    Crowne Plaza Springfield - Convention CTR

    288 Room Hotel

    Take a break along the historic route 66

    Great Hotel & Convention Center on Famous Route 66!

    TheCrowne Plaza Springfield – Convention Center is conveniently located on I-55 & I-72, better known as Historic Route 66.  Near the University of Illinois Springfield, our hotel is perfect for those coming in to visit the school or catch a game at one of the nearby sports complexes.

    With a short drive to Downtown Springfield, history buffs will enjoy a visit to the Lincoln Home National Historic Site and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.  Other nearby attractions include Knight’s Action Park and the Illinois State Fairgrounds.

    Our accommodations also offer Free Wi-Fi, parking, and always open business center.  Maintain your workout routine at our 24-hour fitness center, go for a swim in our 14th floor indoor pool, or relax in our hot tub and dry sauna.  Each room is equipped with a mini-refrigerator, Keurig, and 43” TV.