Event Staff

The Best Western Plus University Inn is looking for Event Staff to assist us in our Convention Center.

Full availability beneficial. Day and Evening shifts are available.

The Best Western University Inn is managed by Hagadone Hospitality Management, a company committed to providing quality service and memorable guest experiences in a positive and welcoming work environment. We are focused on supporting the needs of our team through our commitment to the family/work-life balance and by providing development opportunities.

Applications can be picked up in the Executive Office at the Best Western Plus University Inn, 1516 W Pullman Road, Moscow.
Executive Offices are open Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5: 00 pm.

Alternatively, if interested in this position, you can send your resume to zhoffman@uinnmoscow.com

Please be advised, the successful candidate is required to pass a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment

Essential Functions:

• Create a superior guest experience by ensuring all events and services are conducted with a high level of professionalism and customer service
• Setup, serve, and tear-down events with the ability to move and lift tables, chairs, and items that weigh 50 lbs or more; as well as set a table with meticulous attention to detail
• Interact with guests and multi-department team members on a regular basis, maintaining positivity and professionalism
• Maintain event facilities including but not limited to: carpets, fixtures, decorative supplies, linens, tableware, and audiovisual equipment

Requirements:

• Take direction from supervisors, managers, and experienced team members; making professional improvements as needed
• Ability to learn formal dining etiquette and standard tableside service
• Maintain immaculate hygienic standards; keeping clothes, shoes, hair, and nails neat at all times on duty
• Interact with team members in a friendly and professional manner; always willing to both lend help and ask for help when needed
• A flexible schedule and a willingness to work events booked on short-notice
• Ability to memorize menu items and event details
• Follow all procedures and guidelines stated in the employee manual
• Complete tasks safely.

The personality of the successful candidate will:

• Maintains a friendly, eager-to-help attitude, and an interest in interacting with individuals and groups
• Ability to bring life to diagrams and event orders, ensuring the client's vision is being met and expectations exceeded
• Sets a powerful example for new and experienced team members by helping to build on the high standard of service that we've created
• Has a coachable attitude with an interest in developing professional skills