Banquet Lead/Houseman

Responsibilities

• Oversee setting up/breaking down materials for events including tables, chairs, stages, dance floors, and food and beverage stationery equipment.
• Ensure physical setup, breakdown, and maintenance of all banquet spaces and meeting rooms in accordance with event specifications.
• Work evenings and some mornings, primarily working into overnight hours after events.
• Set up meeting rooms according to banquet event order forms and associated diagrams to meet guest expectations.
• Transport awkward and heavy materials such as staging, tables, chairs, dance floors, etc., from storage to rooms safely using proper equipment.
• Break down rooms and return banquet items to storage closet in a neat and organized manner.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of banquet storage areas, loading docks, and service corridors.
• Ensure equipment is properly stored and in working order, report maintenance issues promptly.
• Adhere to all safety, sanitation, and cleanliness guidelines and policies.
• Comfortable with physical labor, standing, and moving for extended periods.
• Able to lift 25–50 pounds regularly.
• Reliable, able to follow directions, prioritize tasks, work independently.

Required Skills & Physical Requirements

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• High attention to detail to ensure flawless service presentation and delivery.
• Able to lift 25–50 pounds regularly.
• Reliable, able to follow directions, prioritize tasks, work independently.