Event Support Expert

Job summary

The Event Support Expert is responsible for setting up and breaking down event materials, transporting supplies, and stocking bars and action stations. They ensure events run flawlessly while maintaining a safe, professional, and high-quality environment for guests.

Job details

POSITION SUMMARY Our jobs aren’t just about setting up tables and chairs for our guests to use during a banquet or meeting. Instead, we want to create an atmosphere that is memorable and unique. Our Event Support Experts take the initiative and deliver a wide range of services that allow our events to go off without a hitch. Whether setting up and breaking down materials, transporting supplies, stocking bars and action stations, or anything in between, the Event Support Expert plays a key role in making our events run flawlessly. No matter what position you are in, there are a few things that are critical to success – creating a safe workplace, following company policies and procedures, upholding quality standards, and ensuring your uniform, personal appearance, and communications are professional. Event Support Experts will be on their feet and moving around (stand, sit, or walk for an extended time) and taking a hands-on approach to work (move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance and objects weighing in excess of 75 pounds with assistance). Doing all these things well (and other reasonable job duties as requested) is critical – to get it right for our guests and our business each and every time. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent. Related Work Experience: Less than 1 year related work experience. Supervisory Experience: No supervisory experience. License or Certification: None At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law. Notification to Applicants: Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre takes seriously its obligations under provincial human rights and accessibility legislation (such as the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, the Accessibility for Manitobans Act, and Nova Scotia Accessibility Act). We are happy to provide accommodations to job applicants needing assistance. If you require an accommodation in relation to this job posting, our online application or an interview, please call 905-366-5227 or email CanadaApplicationAccommodation@marriott.com [CanadaApplicationAccommodation@marriott.com] and a member of our Human Resources team will respond to your request. Please note that this phone number and email are only for those individuals who would like to request an accessibility accommodation as part of the recruiting process. This posting is for an existing vacancy. Marriott Hotels strive to elevate the art of hospitality, innovating at every opportunity while keeping the comfort of the oh-so-familiar all around the globe. As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep the promise of “Wonderful Hospitality. Always.” by delivering thoughtful, heartfelt, forward-thinking service that upholds and builds upon this living legacy. With the name that’s synonymous with hospitality the world over, we are proud to welcome you to explore a career with Marriott Hotels. In joining Marriott Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you. JW Marriott is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and consists of more than 100 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW believes our associates come first. Because if you’re happy, our guests will be happy. JW Marriott associates are confident, innovative, genuine, intuitive, and carry on the legacy of the brand’s namesake and company founder, J.Willard Marriott. Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where you’ll be part of a community and enjoy true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-workers. JW creates opportunities for training, development, recognition and most importantly, a place where you can pursue your passions in a luxury environment with a focus on holistic well-being. Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take care of our associates. That’s The JW Treatment™. In joining JW Marriott, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.

What you’ll do

The Event Support Expert is responsible for setting up and breaking down event materials, transporting supplies, and stocking bars and action stations. They ensure events run flawlessly while maintaining a safe, professional, and high-quality environment for guests.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent and be capable of performing physical tasks such as lifting up to 75 pounds. The role requires availability for evening and weekend shifts and adherence to company policies and quality standards.

Listed skills

• Material Handling · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Physical stamina · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Event setup
• Event breakdown
• Material handling
• Customer service
• Physical stamina
• Lifting
• Stocking
• Safety compliance
• Professional communication
• Attention to detail
• Physical Stamina
• Supervision
• Event Operations
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Training And Development
• Innovation
• Inventory Management
• Material Handling
• Safety Standards
• Quality Management
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Hospitality
• Customer Service & Support
• Food & Beverage
• Support Expert
• Sales Event Specialist
• Sales Demonstrators
• Demonstrators and Product Promoters

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