About the role
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.
Key Accountabilities
- 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
Education and Qualifications
- Embraces the Casino Nova Scotia culture and philosophy and has a playful, infectious and "all about the guest" attitude!
- Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent is required
- 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
- 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
Work Environment Considerations
- Regular kitchen and banquets environment; standing and walking for long periods of time; major exposure to heat, cold, steam, noise, odors; lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stretching, bending; some exposure to fumes, smoke, chemicals; risk of minor cuts and burns, non-traditional work hours.
About Great Canadian Entertainment
Founded in 1982 as Great Canadian Gaming Corporation, Great Canadian Entertainment is an Ontario- based company that operates gaming, entertainment and hospitality destinations across Ontario, British Columbia, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. We’re driven by our vision, which is to be the leading gaming, entertainment, and hospitality company in our chosen markets by providing superior entertainment value and exceptional experiences.
Fundamental to the company's culture is its commitment to social responsibility. "Proud of our people, our business, our community" is Great Canadian Entertainment's brand that unifies the company's community, volunteering, and social responsibility efforts. Under the Proud program, Great Canadian Entertainment annually supports hundreds of charitable and non-profit organizations in Canada. In each Canadian gaming jurisdiction, a significant portion of gross gaming revenue from gaming facilities is retained by our Crown partners on behalf of their provincial government for the purpose of supporting programs like healthcare, education, and social services.
Follow us on social media for more:
Facebook: @GRTCanadian Instagram: @GRTCanadian Twitter: @GRTCanadian
About the role
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.
Key Accountabilities
- 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
Education and Qualifications
- Embraces the Casino Nova Scotia culture and philosophy and has a playful, infectious and "all about the guest" attitude!
- Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent is required
- 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
- 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
Work Environment Considerations
- Regular kitchen and banquets environment; standing and walking for long periods of time; major exposure to heat, cold, steam, noise, odors; lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stretching, bending; some exposure to fumes, smoke, chemicals; risk of minor cuts and burns, non-traditional work hours.
About Great Canadian Entertainment
Founded in 1982 as Great Canadian Gaming Corporation, Great Canadian Entertainment is an Ontario- based company that operates gaming, entertainment and hospitality destinations across Ontario, British Columbia, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. We’re driven by our vision, which is to be the leading gaming, entertainment, and hospitality company in our chosen markets by providing superior entertainment value and exceptional experiences.
Fundamental to the company's culture is its commitment to social responsibility. "Proud of our people, our business, our community" is Great Canadian Entertainment's brand that unifies the company's community, volunteering, and social responsibility efforts. Under the Proud program, Great Canadian Entertainment annually supports hundreds of charitable and non-profit organizations in Canada. In each Canadian gaming jurisdiction, a significant portion of gross gaming revenue from gaming facilities is retained by our Crown partners on behalf of their provincial government for the purpose of supporting programs like healthcare, education, and social services.
Follow us on social media for more:
Facebook: @GRTCanadian Instagram: @GRTCanadian Twitter: @GRTCanadian