Banquet Porter

We are currently seeking Part and Full-Time Banquet Porter staff to join our expanding Hotel and Spa, offering a competitive wage in the beautiful town of Niagara-on-the-Lake.

**Why Us?**

It is an exciting time to join our Family at 124 on Queen Hotel & Spa as we have entered a long-awaited expansion. This will increase our guestroom numbers and completely transform our property and public spaces. As one of the top ranked Hotels in Niagara-on-the-Lake we are excited to further enhance our Hotel and Spa to be a truly luxurious location for our guests and team.

Our employee company goal is to provide you with a family work atmosphere where we have fun while providing an exceptional guest experience.

**Hours: Full and Part time positions available**

**Salary Range: $20.00/hour**

**Position Summary**:
Responsible for assisting in the set up of all banquet functions including wedding/social and corporate meetings and events.

**Primary Responsibilities**
- Transport and setup tables, chairs, pipe and drape, podiums, flipcharts and other items needed for functions
- Quickly and efficiently setup/teardown meeting rooms according to BEO function sheet
- Setup/teardown wedding ceremonies according to BEO function sheet
- Setup/teardown wedding function rooms according to BEO function sheet
- Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness throughout banquet space
- Quickly and efficiently set up and maintain coffee breaks for corporate groups
- Transport all necessary equipment for offsite catering
- Quickly and efficiently setup/teardown for offsite catering
- Follow all company standards and procedures
- Keep all services areas properly stocked and cleaned
- Provide prompt courteous service to all guests
- Help other banquet employees when needed
- Perform other duties as requested
- Need to be able to work a variety of shifts
- Responsible for sweeping & mopping banquet areas
- Potentially assist events as Banquet Server

**Professional Requirements**:

- Grade 12 is recommended.
- Second language is an asset.
- Hospitality experience is considered an asset.
- Good interpersonal skills and public relations.
- Self-motivated.
- Able to work unsupervised.
- Must be flexible for various shifts including days, evenings, weekends and holidays.
- Good organizational skills.
- Must comply with all Health & Safety guidelines.
- Eye for exceptional attention to details.
- Excellent hygiene is a necessity and standard.
- Excellent communication skills/educate.
- WHMIS, CPR, First Aid training and Smart Serve would be considered an asset.
- Clear Drivers Abstract and over 25 years of age for using company van considered an asset
- Police Clearance.

**Personal Attributes**:

- Ability to handle guest interaction.
- Punctual, dependable and flexible.
- Positive, happy and outgoing attitude.
- Good physical condition.
- Confidence in selling all our products and services.
- Desire to help meet goals and budgets of the department.
- Ethical and honest.
- Team oriented

**Physical Requirements**:

- Must be able to lift 50+lbs.
- Must be able push, pull, carry and twist with heavy tables, chairs and linens.
- Walking and stair climbing while lifting and standing over extended periods of time.
- Exceptional physical condition.
- Meet stressful deadlines.
- **Additional Employee Incentives**:_
- **Be a part of an expanding family team**_
- **Flexible Shifts**_
- **Company Discounts**_

**Job Types**: Part-time, Casual, Seasonal

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 - 30 per week

**Benefits**:

- Discounted or free food
- Flexible schedule
- Store discount

Schedule:

- Evening shift
- Every Weekend
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- On call

Application question(s):

- What is the most important part of teamwork?

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Smart Serve (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-05-17