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Houseman
Brand: Gramercy Terrace at Gramercy Park Hotel
Req#: 441214
Updated: 08/03/2017
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Maialino / Gramercy Park Hotel (2 Lexington Ave.)
Category: Front of House
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Job Description

 

We are seeking a
Houseman
to join our team!

 
 
Key Responsibilities
 
Event Set-Up and Breakdown
 
  • Thoroughly read BEO
  • Meet with manager to discuss floor plan
  • Carefully move furniture to specifications of floorplan
  • Take cover off bar and put cover on the bar
  • Store unused furniture in its proper place
  • Set-up buffet tables and extra bars
  • Bring linen upstairs for tablecloths and napkins
  • Attend pre-shift meeting
  • Discard dirty linen in the proper receptacle
 
Tent
 
  • Organize and maintain china and glassware storage and organization
  • Organize and maintain furniture storage and organization
  • Clean up any trash
  • Break-down boxes
  • Maintain all surfaces, keep everything clean
Cleaning
 
  • Clean and maintain all furniture, drapes, and surfaces in dining and interior rooms
  • Clean and maintain bathrooms, empty bathroom trash, keep soap and towels stocked

Food and Beverage

  • Bus and clear dirty china, silver and glassware from holding areas at bars
  • Bring clean glasses to the bar & service stations
  • Assist the porter in the dish area
  • Assist in bar set-up
  • Keep bars stocked with ice
  • Keep bars stocked with product
  • Unload the requisition, organizing bottles in the cages
  • Run dirty glasses to the dish pit
  • Report guest complaints to a manager.
Other Tasks
 
  • Check in and out at the beginning and end of your shift
  • Build and maintain fire as requested
  • Perform any other duties as requested by manager
Physical Demands
 
  • Must be able to stand, reach with arms and hands, bend and stoop, kneel and crouch more than 50% of the time.
  • Must also possess the ability to taste and respond to visual and aural cues; must be able to verbally communicate with employees and guest at all times.
  • Lifting requirements include being able to lift between 10 and 50 lbs more than 50% of the time




Skills/Requirements
  • Uncommon warmth and friendliness, a passion for food and service, and a strong desire to pursue more knowledge and growth
  • Communication
  • Fluent in oral and written English
  • Able to communicate clearly and concisely with teammates and guests
  • Ability to understand guests’ needs
  • Organization
  • Perform job functions with precision, speed, and accuracy
  • Prioritize all the minute details of service appropriately, and adapt to constantly changing priorities
  • Maintain composure and remain calm under pressure, resolve problems using good judgment
  • Maintain a safe, clean and organized work environment
  • Maintain complete knowledge of proper maintenance and use of equipment
  • Service Knowledge
  • Maintain complete knowledge of service requirements for assigned function
  • Ability to follow the cycle of service
 
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