The St. Francis Retreat Center in DeWitt, Michigan is accepting applications for a part-time Housekeeper/Banquet Set-Up position. The Housekeeper/Banquet Set Up position is the unseen heart of what we do when we provide exceptional hospitality at St. Francis Retreat Center. By providing a clean environment that is properly set upon arrival, our guests can focus on the goals of their time with us. As a Housekeeper/Banquet Set-Up team member you will be expected to complete all tasks accurately and delivered with high quality and in a timely manner.
Please complete the online application to apply for this position.Questions may be directed to Ms. Chris Fata at 517.388.1413. Or you may stop by the St. Francis Retreat Center at 703 Main St. DeWitt, MI.
Team Member Duties:
- Possess a cheerful disposition that will be projected through their work to our guests.
- Reporting directly to the Housekeeping Manager, this position is primarily responsible to clean and prepare assigned areas in Retreat Center buildings and potentially at our off-site client locations.
- Perform general housekeeping tasks such as: Sweep, mop, and vacuum rugs, carpets, floors, and wash windows, walls, and other assigned areas. Emptying waste baskets and generally ensure that rooms are clean and ready for our guests.
- Assist with conference room set up and break down for our guests.
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work as assigned
Who We Are Looking For:
- Friendly, outgoing personality with a desire to provide superior hospitality to our guests
- Prior housekeeping and/or banquet set up experience is preferred
- Ability to lift and carry light to heavy loads up to 50 pounds
- Ability to assist in the set up and tear down of tables, chairs, and other conference center items, and ensure proper set up of conference rooms and other spaces according to set up instructions.
- Assemble and arrange conference equipment in conference rooms per event requirements.
- Ensure proper use, storage, and maintenance of all AV and meeting room equipment.
- Must be able to work with others in a team atmosphere.
- Professional appearance
- Ability to be proactive and resourceful in dealing with issues that may arise
- Ability to organize, multitask, prioritize and work under pressure
- Evenings, weekends, and holidays are a regular part of this positions schedule
- Must have excellent attendance and conduct record.
- Other duties as assigned
Physical Requirements:
- This position requires moderate to strenuous physical activity including but not limited to: stooping, kneeling, using a ladder, moving items such as mattresses and bed frames, lifting light to heavy loads, and being physically active for prolonged periods of time.
St. Francis Retreat Center offers a peaceful resource for religious, non-profit, and for profit groups to hold retreats, trainings, and meetings. A Catholic organization and ministry of the Diocese of Lansing, St. Francis Retreat Center prides itself on its Catholic roots and it outstanding hospitality. We consider our hospitality positions, such as housekeepers, as ministry positions that help in bringing a Christ-centered experience to our guests.
As such, we seek highly motivated individuals with a passion for offering first-class hospitality to our guests. Housekeepers are at the heart of what we do here, and we consistently receive outstanding reviews. It is our goal to meet and exceed the expectation of our guests.