Banquet Manager jobs in Abilene, TX

Abilene's FIRST full-service hotel, DoubleTree Abilene Downtown Convention Center, is searching for a Banquest Houseperson to join their Food & Beverage Team! 

DoubleTree Abilene Downtown Convention Center is Abilene’s newest, upscale dining option. Smokehouse Abilene, inside DoubleTree by Hilton Abilene Downtown Convention Center hotel, offers a three-meal restaurant targeting in-house guests, local neighbors, and visiting travelers to Abilene. The restaurant’s bustling outdoor space – consisting of patio seating and a customized smoker – is both aromatic and alluring.  As the first full-service hotel in the local market, DoubleTree by Hilton Abilene will set the standard for upscale dining in the region. Unique in concept, design, and atmosphere, all outlets in the hotel will share elements of identity and provide products and services of the utmost quality.

The new DoubleTree by Hilton will bring 200 guest rooms, 17,000 sq ft of meeting space, a 3-Meal Restaurant, Lounge/Bar, and much more! 

We are conveniently located across the street from the convention center in downtown Abilene, among restaurants and businesses. The Adamson-Spaulding Storybook Garden is a block away, and the Grace and Frontier Texas museums are within a mile. Abilene Zoo is only four miles from our front door and we’re just a 10-minute drive from the regional airport. We offer a pool and fitness center.

What will I be doing?

A Banquet Houseperson is responsible for supporting Food and Beverage operations to deliver an excellent Guest experience while ensuring cleanliness of all areas and maintaining equipment. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Maintain cleanliness of banquet, meeting and conference areas to meet established cleanliness and quality standards
• Cleaning includes, but not limited to, cleaning restrooms, vacuuming, mopping, sweeping, shampooing carpets, cleaning/waxing floors, removing trash, stocking and maintaining supply rooms, reporting maintenance deficiencies for repair/replacement and cleaning and removing spots, insects and debris
• Ensure equipment is in full working order and report any defects
• Project a professional manner to guests and team members
• Assist back of house team when requested
• Able to lift and Push Banquet Equipment
• Assist with set ups to ensure department runs efficiently
• Manage the set up relating to Food and Beverage functions in a timely manner
• Lift/Pull/Push at least 50 pounds
• Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety legislation
• Attend training provided by the hotel

Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:

• Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.
• Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.
• Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.
• Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.
• Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline

In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:

• Quality
• Productivity
• Dependability
• Customer Focus
• Adaptability

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands.  Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day.  And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!