Job Location Canada-Nova Scotia-Halifax
Job Stream Food, Beverage & Banquets
Site Location Casino Nova Scotia - Halifax
Job Type Permanent, Part-Time
Number of Positions 1
Posting Date 07-Mar-2022
Expiry Date 31-Mar-2022
Travel Required Not Required
Educational Requirements High School
Languages Required English
Job Description
We are looking for a Casual Banquet Event Set Up (Houseperson)!
Do you like to have fun at work? As Atlantic Canada's top entertainment destination, we are all about fun! Walk through our doors and feel the energy! Located in the vibrant Halifax Downtown core, our central location makes us easy to access by foot, car, or transit.
When you join Casino Nova Scotia, you are joining a team that is proud of our people, our business and our community.
As leaders in the hospitality and entertainment industry, we credit our success to our people.
So, come on down, show us your energy and let the fun begin!
Position Summary: Reporting to the Banquet Captain(s), Manager, Catering and Banquets the Banquet Houseperson is responsible for preparing banquet rooms for functions, performing stewarding duties (dishwashing), general cleaning tasks in the pre-function area, and maintaining the cleanliness of banquet rooms. Above all else, must embrace and be aligned with Casino Nova Scotia's culture and philosophy of providing outstanding entertainment experiences.
Job Duties
- Set-up function room for events ranging from 20pp - 600pp
- Various heavy lifting and maneuvering in respect to setting up tables, chairs, dance floor, staging etc.
- Responsible for various cleaning duties including: vacuuming, dusting, mopping and dishwashing in preparation before, and after events
- Organize multiple job tasks in a quick and efficient manner to ensure banquet rooms are ready for event start times
- Finds ways to play; you are serious about work, without being serious in demeanor
- Chooses to make everyday a great day
- Stays focused in order to be there
- Delivers an exceptional entertainment experience to internal and external guests to ensure you make their day
Job Requirements:
Embraces the Casino Nova Scotia culture and philosophy and has a playful, infectious and 'all about the guest' attitude!
- Previous Conventions/Stewarding experience an asset
- Ability to lift up to 75 lbs, is required
- Ability to work alone or with a team, is required
- Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent is required
- Must be able to work manage multiple priorities and work quickly while under pressure in a busy, fast-paced environment
- Must be pleasant, positive, well-organized, self-motivated individual with the ability to multi-task
- Must be neat, clean and professional with your appearance
- Must be able to communicate well with your fellow team members
- Must be able to commit to offering our guests the highest level of guest service
- Must be friendly, detailed oriented, fun and outgoing!
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, is required
Great Canadian Gaming Corporation is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we welcome all qualified applicants to apply to join our team of unique contributors. We accommodate people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process and applicants are encouraged to advise Human Resources in advance if an accommodation is required. We thank all applicants for their interest, and will contact those qualified to continue in the recruitment process.